Aircraft, T-38 talon; housing, brake cylinder
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- SPE4A725R0360
- Agency
-
Aviation
Defense Logistics Agency, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 336413 Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing
- PSC
- 1630 Aircraft Wheel And Brake Systems
- Place of performance
- Richmond, Virginia 23237, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation (DLA-Aviation) is conducting market research to identify potential sources for manufacturing a brake cylinder housing for the T-38 Talon aircraft, with a specific focus on part number 6033-10. This sources sought synopsis aims to determine the procurement method by assessing industry capabilities to provide these components, which include manufacturing, inspection, testing, preservation, packaging, and shipping. The government will evaluate potential contractors based on their ability to provide services consistent with the notice's scope, demonstrate robust corporate financial and technical resources, implement effective project management plans, and meet stringent performance requirements. Interested parties must submit their capability statements and organizational details via email to Jenier.Mitchell@dla.mil by February 7, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. The evaluation will specifically examine contractors' capacity to manage supply chain logistics, address manufacturing source challenges, and meet production forecasting needs.
The pre-solicitation notice indicates that the requirement is currently not set aside for any specific business category, though there is potential for a small business set-aside or full and open competition. The estimated annual demand is 5 units of the brake cylinder housing, with part numbers from Woodward HRT Inc (CAGE 81873) and Thomas Instrument, Incorporated (CAGE 5H860). The procurement falls under NAICS category 336413 for Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing, with a Product Service Code (PSC) of 1630 for Aircraft Wheel and Brake Systems. While specific contract pricing will be established during award, the notice suggests multiple awards may be possible. Contractors will need to demonstrate comprehensive capabilities in manufacturing aircraft components, including complex logistical and technical requirements specific to aviation parts production.
Notice text
SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS
AIRCRAFT, T-38 TALON; HOUSING, BRAKE CYLINDER
The DLA-Aviation is issuing this Sources Sought Synopsis as a means of conducting market research to identify parties having an interest in and the resources to support this requirement for a HOUSING, BRAKE CYLINDER. The result of this market research will contribute to determining the method of procurement. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this procurement is 336413.
THE SOLICITATION IS BEING POSTED ON SAM.GOV AT A LATER TIME. This request for capability information does not constitute a request for proposals; submission of any information in response to this market survey is purely voluntary; the government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred.
If your organization has the potential capacity to perform these contract services, please provide the following information: 1) Organization name, address, email address, Web site address, telephone number, and size and type of ownership for the organization; and 2) Tailored capability statements addressing the particulars of this effort, with appropriate documentation supporting claims of organizational and staff capability. If significant subcontracting or teaming is anticipated in order to deliver technical capability, organizations should address the administrative and management structure of such arrangements.
The government will evaluate market information to ascertain potential market capacity to 1) provide services consistent in scope and scale with those described in this notice and otherwise anticipated; 2) secure and apply the full range of corporate financial, human capital, and technical resources required to successfully perform similar requirements; 3) implement a successful project management plan that includes: compliance with tight program schedules; cost containment; meeting and tracking performance; hiring and retention of key personnel and risk mitigation; and 4) provide services under a performance based service acquisition contract.
BASED ON THE RESPONSES TO THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE/MARKET RESEARCH, THIS REQUIREMENT MAY BE SET-ASIDE FOR SMALL BUSINESSES OR PROCURED THROUGH FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION, and multiple awards MAY be made. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions.
Submission Instructions: Interested parties who consider themselves qualified to perform the above-listed services are invited to submit a response to this Sources Sought Notice by 07 February 2025 NLT 02:00 p.m. All responses under this Sources Sought Notice must be emailed to Jenier.Mitchell@dla.mil.
If you have any questions concerning this opportunity, please contact: Jenier.mitchell@dla.mil
APPENDIX 1: Purpose and Objectives
Potential sources shall be capable of furnishing all labor, materials, facilities and equipment required to accomplish the new manufacture of the item(s). Generally, this entails the procurement/manufacture of component parts, inspection, testing, preservation/packaging, and shipping. Additionally, potential sources may be responsible for supply chain management, logistics planning, forecasting production requirements, long-lead time parts procurement, diminishing manufacturing sources and material shortage issues, and shipping serviceable assets. The unit prices will be established at the time of a contract award.
The specific requirement for this effort is below:
Part Number:
WOODWARD HRT INC CAGE: 81873 P/N 6033-10
THOMAS INSTRUMENT, INCORPORATED CAGE: 5H860 P/N 6033-10
Nomenclature: HOUSING, BRAKE CYLINDER
NSN: 1630-004351351
Estimated Annual Demand: 5 Each
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Aircraft, T-38 talon; housing, brake cylinder | Limited / Sole Source Justification | |
| Housing, brake cylinder | Award Notice | |
| Aircraft, T-38 talon; housing, brake cylinder | Pre-Solicitation | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation |
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