FMS Czech Republic, Clevis Welding Set H-1

The Naval Air Warfare Center, Aircraft Division in Lakehurst, New Jersey intends to issue a Fixed Price contract for procuring two Clevis Welding Sets (P/N: 18D10496-1) in support of the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program for the Czech Ministry of Defense's AH-1Z and UH-1Y aircraft. The procurement is specifically for Peculiar Support Equipment (PSE) that will enable intermediate level maintenance to hold ducting stable during welding processes. Interested vendors must provide a valid DD2345 form to receive the Technical Data Package and Drawings, and no telephone responses will be accepted. The government will review all information received prior to the closing date of February 13, 2025, though they retain sole discretion regarding competition and are not obligated to issue a solicitation or make an award. Potential contractors should contact Shelby Weldon via email for additional information.

This contract opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside, targeting businesses within the Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing sector (NAICS 336413). The Statement of Work requires contractors to deliver the welding sets within 100 days after receipt of order, with delivery to Exel Global Logistics in Sterling, VA for subsequent shipment to the Czech Republic's 22nd Helicopter Air Base. Contractors must implement a quality assurance system, assign unique serial numbers, comply with IUID marking requirements, and package items according to MIL-STD-2073-1E standards. The items will be subject to DCMA inspection and acceptance at the point of origin, with the contract to be fulfilled via FOB Origin shipping terms. While specific award values are not disclosed, the contract represents a targeted procurement for specialized military equipment supporting international defense cooperation.