Arm Assy, Trailing - Main Landing Gear

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is seeking a five-year Indefinite Delivery Requirements (IDR) firm fixed-price contract for an Arm Assembly, Trailing Main Landing Gear specifically designed for the AH-64 Apache weapon system. The solicitation (SPRRA1-25-R-0043) is limited to two specific sources: The Boeing Company and Ontic Engineering and Manufacturing, Inc., utilizing a sole-source justification under 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1). The contract includes a critical First Article Test (FAT) requirement and is designated as a Critical Safety Item (CSI), which mandates rigorous quality control measures. Contractors must perform 100% inspection of critical characteristics, implement serialization, demonstrate comprehensive traceability, and adhere to specific manufacturing planning standards. The solicitation requires extensive documentation and compliance with technical and quality specifications. The response deadline is June 13, 2025, with the contract to be administered by the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama.

The solicitation is not set aside for any specific category of business. The initial contract estimates a delivery of 35 units, distributed across five one-year ordering periods with 20 units anticipated per year. The specific item being procured is an Arm Assembly for the Main Landing Gear, with the National Stock Number (NSN) 1620-01-147-4776 and Part Number 1168320-102. The place of performance is located in Corpus Christi, Texas (78419), with potential deliveries to multiple military depots. While specific award values are not explicitly detailed, the contract's multi-year structure and critical nature suggest a significant procurement investment. The contract falls under NAICS Category 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing) and PSC Category 1620 (Aircraft Landing Gear Components), indicating its specialized aerospace manufacturing classification.