Request for Interested Manufacturers of the UH-1N Pendant
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- SPRWA1-1837
- Agency
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Aviation
Defense Logistics Agency, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- Not on record
- PSC
- Not on record
- Place of performance
- Warner Robins, Georgia 31098, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation (DLA Aviation) is conducting market research to identify potential manufacturers for the UH-1N Pendant, a hand-held controller for the UH-1N helicopter Rescue Hoist with NSN 5930-01-474-1837. The agency is currently facing a unique procurement challenge, as Goodrich Corporation is the original component manufacturer with exclusive technical knowledge and capabilities for producing this specialized equipment. The government does not possess any technical data, drawings, or schematics for the pendant, which limits competitive sourcing. Interested manufacturers are invited to demonstrate their capability and interest by emailing Kiem Tarpley and Vanessa Moes no later than February 20, 2024. The procurement will follow FAR 6.302-1 guidelines for procuring from only one responsible source when no alternative supplies or services can satisfy agency requirements.
The pre-solicitation notice indicates no specific set-aside designations for this procurement. Goodrich Corporation (CAGE Code: 3HRL4) is the intended sole source contractor for this requirement, with the government planning to award a direct contract to this manufacturer. While no specific contract value or quantity is mentioned in the notice, the procurement is specifically supporting the UH-1N helicopter program. The synopsis is explicitly informational and does not constitute a formal solicitation, with the government emphasizing that no funds are available for response preparation and that they are under no obligation to award a contract. Respondents are advised that any submitted information is strictly voluntary, and the notice serves primarily as a market research tool to confirm potential sources for this specialized helicopter component.
Notice text
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 UH-1N Pendant, NSN: 5930-01-474-1837, PN: 42305-723.
ITEM DESCRIPTION
Hand-held controller for UH-1N helicopter Rescue Hoist.
IMPEDIMENT TO COMPETITION
The original component manufacturer for this item is Goodrich Corporation (CAGE Code: 3HRL4), which was developed specifically for the UH-1N helicopter program. The Government does not own any data, drawings, schematics, or any other releasable technical data in support of this requirement. As a result, Goodrich Corporation, is the only known source with adequate knowledge of the UH-1N Pendant performance requirements and possession of the required technical data and capabilities needed to produce this item and ensure compatibility of the equipment.
INTEREST
The DLA/AWB Contracting Office intends to award a sole source contract to Goodrich Corporation for the purchase of the Pendant in support of the UH-1N helicopter program. Other interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement no later than 20 Feb 2024 by emailing Kiem Tarpley (kiem.tarpley@us.af.mil) and/or Vanessa Moes (vanessa.moes.1@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.
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