Sources Sought for the Overhaul of the CH-47 Transmission, Mechanical

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

NOMENCLATURE: Transmission, Mechanical

Input NSN: 1615-01-317-6446

Output NSN: 1615-01-317-6446

Input P/N: 145D1300-9

Output P/N: 145D1300-9

ESTIMATED QUANTITY RANGE: Minimum 10 – Maximum 105 each

Maximum of 105 each includes quantity of 88 US and a Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Quantity of 17 each

The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 336413 and the size standard is 1,250 employees.

The Transmission, Mechanical is a Critical Safety Item (CSI) and must be overhauled by the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) or other approved source. The OEM is Boeing Helicopter Inc. (CAGE 77272). The other approved source is COLUMBIA HELICOPTERS (CAGE 7W206). Depot Maintenance Requirement (DMWR) DMWR- 55-1615-321, Revision Date: 04/15/2016, No Change #, has been identified for this requirement.

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. Contractors 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 at:

http://www.avmc.army.mil/Directorates/SRD/SAR.

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@mail.mil no later than 27 April 2020.