Clutch assembly, CE

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation at Redstone Arsenal is conducting market research for a CLUTCH ASSEMBLY for the CH-47 CHINOOK helicopter, with specific National Stock Number (NSN) 1615-01-306-4353 and Part Number CL-40093-7-23. The agency is seeking qualified manufacturers and suppliers capable of providing engineering services, manufacturing, supply chain management, logistics, parts forecasting, and addressing potential obsolescence challenges. Contractors from various business categories are invited to participate, including 8(a), small business, small disadvantaged business, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, HUBZone, and Women-Owned small businesses. Interested parties must meet prequalification requirements and can seek source approval by emailing usarmy.redstone.devcom-avmc.mbx.amr-ss-sar@army.mil. The sources sought synopsis was posted on January 23, 2025, with a response deadline of February 4, 2025, under NAICS category 336413 for Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing.

The pre-solicitation notice indicates no specific set-aside designation, and no incumbent contractor details are provided. The acquisition falls under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1(a)(1) with limited responsible sources, suggesting potential constraints on competitive bidding. The government does not currently own the technical data rights for the clutch assembly, which makes reverse engineering economically unfeasible. While no specific award value or budget range is mentioned, the procurement is for a critical aircraft component with potential long-term supply implications. The size standard for the NAICS code is set at 1,250 employees, which provides guidance for potential contractor qualifications. No government funds are available for response preparation, and the notice explicitly states that it does not constitute a formal solicitation or government commitment.