Small Business Industry Day-J85 Engine Performance Based Supply Chain Management Support

This is notification of DLA Aviation's intention to bundle approximately 3,614 National Stock Numbers (NSNs) into a procurement for J85 engines performance based supply chain management support.  SPE4A2-18-R-J85A is the planned solicitation number and is being used for notice identification; however, no solicitation is available at this time.  This holistic project is expected to be a single contract action with General Electric Aviation (GE).  This population of items meets the definition of bundling at FAR 2.101, and it is likely to be unsuitable for award to a small business due to the diversity, size, or specialized nature of the elements of the specified performance.

DLA Aviation has determined that measurably substantial benefits are expected to be derived as a result of the bundling as defined at FAR 7.107.  The expected benefits of this bundling action are listed in FAR 7.107-3 and summarized below:
1)  Cost Savings
2)  Price reduction
3)  Quality improvements that will save time or improve or enhance performance or efficiency
4)  Reduction in acquisition cycle times
5)  Better terms and conditions
6.  Anticipated financial benefits equivalent to five (5) percent of the estimated contract or order value (including options)

This notice is issued for informational and planning purposes only. This announcement is neither a Request For Proposal (RFP) nor does it constitute a guarantee or otherwise commit the Government, in any way, to solicit or award a contract now or in the future. SPE4A2-18-R-J85A is the planned solicitation number and is being used for notice identification; however, no solicitation is available at this time.

The purpose of this notice is to invite interested parties to attend a Small Business Industry Day hosted by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation.  The Small Business Industry Day will be held at DLA Aviation (Defense Supply Center Richmond), located at 8000 Jefferson Davis Highway, Richmond, Virginia 23297 on 03 January 2018; 0900 - 1400, Eastern Standard Time (EST). A teleconference line will also be available for those individuals unable to attend in person.

DLA Aviation intends to bundle approximately 3,614 National Stock Numbers (NSNs) into a procurement for J85 Engine performance based supply chain management support. This holistic project is expected to be a single contract action with GE. The Small Business Industry Day presentation will explain the Government's rationale for this holistic project and to highlight how small businesses can become qualified suppliers to General Electric (GE) Aviation. GE will provide a briefing that will cover their commitment to small business, what it is looking for in a supplier, small business NAICS codes, supplier-teaming resources, and the steps for supplier qualification. See attached for NSN listing.

Pre-registration for in-person or teleconference is REQUIRED.  This is a no-fee event. Additional event details, including directions, teleconference number, and access data will be provided once attendance is confirmed.

Companies are required to e-mail Mr. Tim Colyer at Timothy.Colyer.ctr@dla.mil with a copy to Ms. Mary L. Smith at Mary.L.Smith@dla.mil no later than 1700 EST on 22 December 2017 with the following pre-registration information:

(1) Company Name
(2) Full Name(s) of employees/representatives attending the Small Business Industry Day
(3) Date of Birth *
(4) Social Security Number *
(5) Race *
(6) Gender *
(7) Place of Birth *

Items with asterisks * must be submitted for those attending the Industry Day in-person to allow base access. Participants calling in will need to provide only Company Name and Attendee Names.

Questions relative to this Small Business Industry Day should be addressed to Mr. Tim Colyer at Timothy.Colyer.ctr@dla.mil with a copy to Ms. Mary L. Smith at Mary.L.Smith@dla.mil.

Hard copy presentation materials will not be provided at the Small Business Industry Day, but will be posted to the FBO website by 1700 EST on 22 December 2017.

Please submit questions in advance to Mr. Colyer with a copy to Ms. Smith no later than 1700 EST on 22 December 2017 via e-mail. As DLA will not be holding one-on-one sessions, business-sensitive/proprietary questions will be addressed off-line by DLA. Please mark business-sensitive/proprietary questions appropriately.

Presentations and questions/answers will be posted on the FBO website following event completion.