Overhaul of the Drive Shaft Coupling

This is a sources sought. This announcement is in support of market research to determine the feasibility of a limited competitive acquisition and to identify potential sources that can provide the Maintenance and Overhaul of the following item:

NOMENCLATURE: Coupler, Drive Shaft
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OUTPUT NSN: 1615-01-319-5091
OUTPUT P/N: 145D3500-16

INPUT NSN: 1615-01-319-5091
INPUT P/N: 145D3500-16

ESTIMATED QUANTITY RANGE: Minimum 10 - Maximum 396 each
(Maximum OF 396 each includes quantity of 330 US and a Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Quantity of 66 each)

The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 336413 and the size standard is 1,250 employees.
The Coupler, Drive Shaft is a Critical Safety Item (CSI). A Depot Maintenance Requirement (DMWR) has been identified for this requirement DMWR-55-1615-322; Overhaul. Currently the only known approved sources for the repair of the Adapter Assembly Shaft is the OEM Boeing Helicopter Inc. Ridley Park, PA (CAGE 77272). The other approved source listed in the Arise database is Columbia Helicopter (CAGE Code 7W206).
Interested parties who have capability to perform the above effort should respond to this notice and identify your business size and socio economic status as applicable.
Contractors are encouraged to seek Source Approval Request (SAR) in order to become an approved source by submitting documentation in accordance with the Competition Advocate's Shopping List procedures. These procedures are outlined at the following website: http://amcomdmz.redstone.army.mil/casl_cmo/casl_cmo_home.

This announcement is for information and planning purposes only and should not be construed as a commitment by the Government for any purpose. This announcement does not constitute a RFP. A synopsis will be issued at a later date for this requirement. Requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this announcement and any follow-up information requested. No basis for claim against the Government shall arise as a result of a response to this announcement or Government use of any information provided. This announcement does not restrict the Government to an ultimate acquisition strategy. The Government reserves the right to consider acquisition strategies as deemed appropriate. Submittal of information is requested via electronic mail only to Brian Ball, Contract Specialist, brian.j.ball4.civ@mail.mil no later than OCT 30, 2019.

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