Flight Data Recorder and Interconnecting Box

On or about 15 October 2021, in accordance with FAR 5.2 this is a notice that DLA Land at Aberdeen anticipates issuing a Request for Quote (RFQ) which will result in a Firm-Fixed-Price, Cost-Plus- Fixed-Fee, Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity Contract for the procurement of hardware and repair services for the items listed below, with 10-Year total Best Estimated Quantity (BEQ). The Contract will have a one 5-Year base period and one 5-Year option period.

The procurement will be conducted as Other Than Full and Open Competition under the authority of FAR 6.302.  The procurement will use the Special Emergency Procurement Authority (SEPA) and FAR 13.5 procedures.

Hardware:

NSN: 6610-01-580-9437 Nomenclature: Flight Data Recorder Part Number: 2500-1302- 01, total BEQ: 115

NSN: 5895-01-564-9012 Nomenclature: Interconnecting Box Part Number: S162-0030- 70, total BEQ: 20

Repair Services:

NSN: 6610-01-580-9437 Nomenclature: Flight Data Recorder Part Number: 2500-1302- 01, total BEQ: 46

NSN: 5895-01-564-9012 Nomenclature: Interconnecting Box Part Number: S162-0030- 70, total BEQ: 289

Note: The BEQ is listed for planning purposes only. Actual quantities may be more or less than the BEQ.

The approved manufacturing and repair source is L3 Aviation Products, (L3), CAGE: 25583.

This acquisition will not be set aside for small businesses.

The Government does own and have rights to the complete technical data package these items. Because this acquisition will be using the sole source authority at FAR 6.302-1, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered.

This synopsis does not constitute a solicitation and shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government.

If you have any questions, please contact Matthew Crouch (443) 417-6972, or Matthew.crouch@dla.mil.

Caution Notice: The Defense appropriations and authorization acts and other statutes (including what is commonly referred to as “The Berry Amendment”) impose restrictions on the DoD’s acquisition of foreign products and services. Generally, Clothing and Textile items (as defined in DFARS clause 252.225-7012) and “specialty metals” (as defined in DFARS clause 252.225-7014), including the materials and components thereof (other than sensors, electronics, or other items added to, and not normally associated with clothing), must be grown, reprocessed, reused, melted or produced in the United States, its possessions or Puerto Rico, unless one of the DFARS 225.7002-2 exceptions applies.