Request for Interested Manufacturers 1680-99-213-1688MH, REAR ACTUATOR, P/N: MBEU205146-1
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- Solicitation number
- PW4SRFEB01
- Agency
-
Aviation
Defense Logistics Agency, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 336413 Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Warner Robins, Georgia 31098, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is conducting market research to identify potential sources to produce a Rear Actuator for the T-38C Ejection Seat. This item allows the aircrew to adjust the seat height before flight. The current sole source provider is Martin Baker Aircraft Co. Ltd. due to their proprietary data and configuration control. The agency intends to award a sole source contract to Martin Baker for the manufacture of these items. Other interested parties may submit information on their interest and capabilities by December 5, 2024. This is not a request for proposal, and the government is under no obligation to award a contract as a result of this announcement.
There is no set-aside designation for this procurement. Martin Baker Aircraft Co. Ltd. is the current incumbent and only known source with the required technical data and capabilities. The potential value of the contract is not provided. The agency is seeking a quantity of Rear Actuators, part number MBEU205146-1, in support of the T-38C Ejection Seat program.
Notice text
FBO Post Title: Request for Interested Manufacturers 1680-99-213-1688MH, REAR ACTUATOR, P/N: MBEU205146-1
SUBJECT:
Market research is being conducted to identify potential sources that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the requirements for qualification and production of the following items: Rear Actuator.
ITEM DESCRIPTION
The Rear Actuator allows the aircrew to adjust the seat height to the correct position before flight on the T-38C Ejection Seat.
IMPEDIMENT TO COMPETITION:
The current original equipment manufacturer for these items is Martin Baker Aircraft Co. Ltd. (CAGE U1604), which maintains its configuration by part number and configuration control. The Government either does not own any data/drawings/schematics or has limited rights which indicate an inability to release data for competitive solicitation. As a result, Martin Baker Aircraft Co. Ltd. is the only known source with adequate knowledge of the Rear Actuator’s performance requirements and has possession of the required technical data and capabilities needed to produce these items and ensure compatibility of the equipment.
INTEREST
The DLA/AWB Contracting Office intends to award a sole source contract to Martin Baker Aircraft Co. Ltd. for the manufacture of the Rear Actuator in support of the T-38C Ejection Seat. Other interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement no later than 05 Dec 2024, closing date by emailing
Victor Henderson
DLA AFMC/AWB
Contract Specialist, PCO
victor.henderson.2@us.af.mil
Todd Stimus
DLA AFMC/ AWB
Contract Specialist, Buyer
todd.stimus@us.af.mil
The Government intends to procure these items using Other Than Full and Open Competition as prescribed by FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements.
DISCLAIMER
This sources sought synopsis is for informational purposes only. This is not a request for proposal. It 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 as a result 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.
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Combined Synopsis/Solicitation - RT-5000 Radio Receiver (NSN 5821-01-552-8993HL; PN 3H1230-10) | Solicitation | |
| Request for Quotation 1680-99-213-1688MH, REAR ACTUATOR, P/N: MBEU205146-1 | Solicitation | |
| Synopsis 1680-99-213-1688MH, REAR ACTUATOR, P/N: MBEU205146-1 | Pre-Solicitation | |
| Request for Interested Manufacturers, Distributors, and/or Surplus Sources of the RT-5000 Radio Receiver (NSN 5821-01-552-8993; PN 3H1230-10) | Pre-Solicitation | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation |
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