Niin:012894810/nomen:gearbox, input modul

NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Philadelphia intends to procure one helicopter gearbox input module (Part Number 70351-38100-047) for Foreign Military Sales to Spain on a sole source basis from Sikorsky. The procurement falls under NAICS code 336413 for Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing and PSC code 1615 for Helicopter Rotor Blades, Drive Mechanisms and Components. The government lacks the technical data rights necessary to competitively source this component from alternative suppliers, citing 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) and FAR 6.302 as the source authority for sole source justification. While all responsible sources may submit capability statements, proposals, or quotations for consideration, the agency anticipates receiving only one acceptable offer from Sikorsky. The due date for responses is August 8, 2025, and the government will use FAR Part 15 acquisition procedures rather than commercial item procedures under FAR Part 12.

This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designations and is intended for award under the existing Basic Ordering Agreement N00383-22-G-Y601 with Sikorsky as the incumbent contractor. The requirement is for a single unit of the specified gearbox component to support Spain's foreign military sales program. Any firm not currently approved to manufacture this material must submit a Source Approval Request, though the procurement will not be delayed pending such approval. The solicitation specifically notes that no drawings or technical data are available to support alternative sourcing, reinforcing the sole source nature of this acquisition. The government's market research determined that standard commercial acquisition procedures are not appropriate for this specialized military helicopter component.