Solicitation for the Starter, Engine, HYDR

The Department of the Army Materiel Command Contracting Command at Redstone Arsenal is seeking contractors for the inspection and overhaul of hydraulic engine starters (NSN 2995-01-076-7732, Part Number 420078) used on CH-47 aircraft. This procurement is structured as a five-year Firm Fixed Price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) maintenance and overhaul contract that will encompass all necessary services, facilities, labor, parts, materials, equipment, tools, and data required to complete the overhaul work according to Government specifications outlined in Depot Maintenance Requirement (DMWR) 55-2995-108. The contract includes multiple components such as Product Verification Audit, overhaul/repair services, scrap/beyond economical repair handling, and shipping container management, with detailed requirements for packaging, preservation, and technical documentation. Awards will be made to the responsive and responsible bidder with the lowest total evaluated cost through a sealed bidding process. The solicitation was posted on September 17, 2025, with bid submissions due electronically by October 22, 2025, at 10:00 AM Central Standard Time, though the current requirement remains unfunded and award will be withheld pending receipt of sufficient funds.

This opportunity is designated as a 100% Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 336412 (Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,500 employees, and no incumbent contractors are identified in the solicitation materials. The estimated quantity ranges from a minimum of 20 units to a maximum of 312 units, which includes 260 units for U.S. purposes and 52 units for Foreign Military Sales (FMS), with ordering periods structured in 12-month increments and estimated annual quantities of 20-60 units for U.S. requirements and 0-13 units for FMS. The contract will be performed in Huntsville, Alabama, and includes specific packaging requirements with a maximum package weight of 22.0 lbs and dimensions of 11.5" x 11.5" x 20.0". Contractors will be required to manage government property inventory, submit various technical reports and discrepancy documentation, and comply with Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) ratings along with standard federal acquisition regulations covering cybersecurity, telecommunications equipment restrictions, and veterans' employment provisions. While no specific dollar values are provided in the solicitation, the multi-year IDIQ structure suggests a substantial contract value given the quantity range and complexity of the overhaul services required.