Sources Sought for the Overhaul of the CH-47 Shaft Assy, Drive

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

NOMENCLATURE: Shaft Assy,Drive
Input/Output NSN: 1615-01-113-0292
Input/Output P/N: 145D3400-25

ESTIMATED QUANTITY RANGE: Minimum 10 – Maximum 232 each
Maximum OF 132 each includes quantity of 110 US and a Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Quantity of 22 each

The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 336413 and the size standard is 1,250 employees.
The Shaft Assy,Drive is a Critical Safety Item (CSI). Although DMWR-55-1615-322 is adequate for overhaul of the Shaft Assy, Drive, it is restricted to approved sources only. This is a Critical Safety Item (CSI) and must be overhauled by the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) or other approved sources. The OEM Is Boeing Helicopter Inc. Ridley Park, PA. (CAGE 77272). The approved M&O source listed in the ARISE database is Columbia Helicopters (CAGE 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.

ontractors 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. Questions concerning SAR submissions can be directed to the ED SAR Team at EDS-AR@amrdec.army.mil or call the SAR Team at 256-876-3198 or 256-313-8998. The solicitation will not close prior to the closing date stated on the solicitation.

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 Karen Greenwood, Contract Specialist Karen.greenwood2.civ@army.mil no later than 6 July 2022.