Ametek Sole Source Aviation Parts

Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted

Solicitation number
SPE4A225R0007
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

Place of performance
Richmond, Virginia 23237, United States

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is seeking to procure 16 specific National Stock Numbers (NSNs) for aircraft components through a firm fixed price contract. The solicitation targets aircraft parts exclusively distributed by AAR Supply Chain, Inc. from the original manufacturer Ametek, Inc. Potential contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and prepared to provide comprehensive documentation about product design, materials, and specifications. The government will evaluate proposals based on a combination of price, past performance, and other factors outlined in the solicitation. Interested parties have forty-five days from the publication date to submit responses, with the solicitation expected to be issued on or about February 10, 2025.

The contract is not set aside for any specific business category and will cover a ten-year period with four additional option years. The procurement involves variable quantities of aviation parts across multiple National Stock Numbers, with potential for both newly manufactured and surplus inventory. While a specific award value is not disclosed, the contract encompasses technical aviation components in the pressure, temperature, and humidity measuring instrument category (NAICS 334511). The government retains discretion to alter the acquisition strategy based on the best available inventory and will only award to offerors who meet qualification requirements at the time of contract award. Surplus dealers are explicitly invited to respond, with the expectation of providing comprehensive traceability documentation for their proposed items.

Notice text

This is a synopsis for items prepared in accordance with FAR Part 12 and/or FAR Part 15.

This solicitation will contain 16 National Stock Numbers (NSNs) for the various aircraft components. This solicitation will be solicited for award of a firm fixed price contract for all (not part) of the listed NSNs. The approved source is Ametek, Inc. (97424), which gave sole exclusive distribution for the below NSNs to AAR Supply Chain, Inc. (1Y249). The below NSNs will have variable quantities for a ten year period with 4 option years. The FOB: Origin; Inspection/Acceptance: Varies. Specifications, plans, or drawings related to the procurement described are not available and cannot be furnished by the Government. The final contract award decision may be based upon a combination of price, past performance, and other evaluation factors as described in the solicitation. The solicitation issue date is on or about 10 February 2025.

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Conditions for evaluation and acceptance of offers for part numbered items cited in the Acquisition Item Description (AID): This agency has no data available for evaluating the acceptability of alternate products offered. In addition to the data required in subparagraph (c) (2) of clause 52.217-9002, the offeror must furnish drawings and other data covering the design, materials, etc., of the exact product cited in the AID, sufficient to establish that the offeror’s product is equal to the product cited in the AID. To receive an award, regardless of dollar value, you must be registered in system for award management (SAM). SAM registration is at https://www.sam.gov.  

The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received within forty-five days (thirty days if award is issued under an existing basic ordering agreement) after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

Surplus dealers are also invited to respond to this synopsis.  The response should include a completed surplus certificate, DLAD 52.211-9000, Government Surplus Material or adequate traceability documentation to show that the product is acceptable. (Note:  Other Aviation sites will provide their equivalent surplus clause, as applicable).  Responses to this announcement from other than the OEM should identify items of interest and include evidence of ability to supply the items for the contract period as identified.  In addition, respondents should identify the quantity available and price.  A copy of the letter of interest should be forwarded to the contracting officer identified herein and SBA PCR (tammy.birdsong@sba.gov).  The Government may alter the acquisition strategy if purchase of existing surplus or newly-manufactured inventory is in the best interest of the Government.

Award will be made only if the offeror, the product/service, or the manufacturer meets qualification requirement at time of award, in accordance with FAR clause 52.209-1 or 52.209-2. The solicitation identifies the office where additional information can be obtained concerning qualification requirements and is cited in each individual solicitation.

Please contact the Acquisition Specialist for a copy of the solicitation.

Notice history

Notice Type Posted
This notice Latest pre-solicitation Pre-Solicitation
Ametek Sole Source Aviation Parts Original Pre-Solicitation

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