This Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) is seeking qualified sources for the acquisition of a RAMP ASSEMBLY, AIRCR, NSN: 1560-01-689-4236, Part Number: 724S6071-127 in support of the CH-47 CHINOOK weapon system.

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation has issued a Sources Sought Synopsis seeking qualified sources for the acquisition of a Ramp Assembly aircraft component (NSN: 1560-01-689-4236, Part Number: 724S6071-127) in support of the CH-47 Chinook weapon system. The procurement will be conducted under a Firm Fixed Price contract structure with interested parties required to meet specific prequalification requirements to be eligible for award. All communications and solicitation requests must be directed to Contract Specialist Richard E. Allen via email at richard.allen@dla.mil, with telephone requests not being accepted. Firms must provide their name, company name, CAGE code, and telephone number when requesting solicitation documents. The solicitation closing date is estimated for October 10, 2025, though this date may be adjusted depending on the actual solicitation release date, with the solicitation guaranteed not to close prior to the stated date.

This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designations and is restricted to The Boeing Company (CAGE Code: 77272) as the Government does not own the rights to the technical data required for additional sources and considers reverse engineering uneconomical. The contract calls for a quantity of one ramp assembly with two different production lead times: 675 days after contract award if First Article Testing is required, or 540 days after contract award without First Article Testing. Delivery will be made to Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma (73145-8000), while the place of performance is designated as Ridley Park, Pennsylvania. Foreign firms are reminded that all solicitation requests must be processed through their respective embassies, and the procurement falls under NAICS code 336413 for Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing.