Multiple NSNs, Honeywell Sole Source, Weapon Systems: 05F (C/K-135), 25F (E-3A AWACS), 43N (F/A-18), 26F (F-16), Adds to Exclusively Licensed Contract with BDSI
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- SPE4A2-25-R-0018
- Agency
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Aviation
Defense Logistics Agency, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 332999 All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
- PSC
- 5365 Bushings, Rings, Shims, And Spacers
- Place of performance
- United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation is conducting market research to identify potential manufacturers or suppliers for specific National Stock Number (NSN) components used in military aircraft systems, including the C/K-135, E-3A AWACS, F/A-18, and F-16. The Sources Sought notice seeks to determine if companies can manufacture or legitimately obtain seven specific parts such as washers, pins, O-rings, shims, spacers, and identification plates. Currently, these NSNs are sole-sourced to Honeywell and exclusively licensed to Boeing Distribution Services, Inc. (BDSI), with an anticipated addition to their existing Subsumable Contract SPE4AX-20-D-9412. Interested parties are required to submit responses via email to Contract Specialist Alesia Hayes by March 20, 2025. The market research is informational in nature and does not constitute a formal solicitation, with no funds available for response preparation.
The pre-solicitation notice does not include a specific set-aside designation and is open to all qualified manufacturers. The current contract with BDSI is a Fixed-Price, Requirements Umbrella Contract spanning ten years, consisting of a five-year base period and a five-year option period. While specific award values are not disclosed, the attachment indicates estimated annual quantities for the NSNs range from 57 to 592 units. The procurement follows a Justification and Approval (J&A) for Other than Full and Open Competition in accordance with FAR 6.302-1, indicating unique sourcing requirements. The contract falls under the NAICS category 332999 (All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing) and PSC category 5365 (Bushings, Rings, Shims, And Spacers), signaling the specialized nature of the required components.
Notice text
Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation is issuing this sources sought as a means of conducting market research to determine if other companies are capable of manufacturing (or legitimately obtaining) the NSNs listed in the attachment. The NSNs are sole source to Honeywell and exclusively licensed to Boeing Distribution Services, Inc. (BDSI), CAGE 2N935. Estimated annual quantities are provided in the attachment. It is expected the NSNs will be added to BDSI long-term, Subsumable Contract SPE4AX-20-D-9412 (Umbrella Contract SPE4AX-20-D-9411). The contract was issued on an unrestricted basis and is supported by a Justification and Approval (J&A) for Other than Full and Open Competition in accordance with FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements.
The Sources Sought is for informational purposes only. This is not a request for an offer. This does not constitute a solicitation and shall not be construed as a commitment by the government. Responses in any form are not offers and the government is under no obligation to award a contract because of this announcement. No funds are available to pay for preparation of responses to this announcement. Any information submitted by respondents to this technical description is strictly voluntary.
Interested parties who consider themselves qualified to manufacture (or legitimately obtain) the above listed supplies are invited to submit a response to this Sources Sought notice by March 20, 2025.
Contract/Program Background: There is currently a Fixed-Price, Requirements Umbrella Contract SPE4AX-20-D-9411 and Subsumable Contract SPE4AX-20-D-9412 with Prospective Price Redetermination with BDSI, CAGE 2N935. The contract contains a five-year base period and five-year option period for a total of ten years.
Required Capabilities: See Attachment
SUBMISSION DETAILS: Responses to this Sources Sought Notice should be emailed to the Contract Specialist, Alesia Hayes at alesia.hayes@dla.mil no later than March 20, 2025.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Sources Sought SPE4A2-25-R-0018 Attachment.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Multiple NSNs, Honeywell Sole Source Licensed Exclusively to Boeing Distribution Services, Inc. (BDSI), Weapon Systems: 05F (C/K-135), 25F (E-3A AWACS), 43N (F/A-18), 26F (F-16) | Pre-Solicitation | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation |
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