Whippany actuator evaluation and repair

The Department of the Army Materiel Command Contracting Command Redstone Arsenal is seeking a contractor to perform inspection, evaluation, and repair services for four electro-mechanical linear actuators (part number 5310M) used on the CH-47 rotor head at the Corpus Christi Army Depot. The solicitation (W912NW-24-Q-0090) requires the selected contractor to tear down, inspect, repair, and test these actuators to the original equipment manufacturer's specifications at the contractor's repair facility. Contractors must develop a comprehensive quality control program and comply with the government's quality assurance surveillance plan. The bid response is due by September 19, 2024, at 3:00 PM, with work to be performed during standard business hours (7:00 AM to 3:00 PM) on weekdays, excluding federal holidays. The solicitation indicates that only one source, Whippany Actuation Systems LLC, is reasonably available to fulfill this specialized repair requirement.

The contract is not set aside for any specific business category and falls under the NAICS category 811210 for Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance. The procurement will be a fixed-price purchase order with a 12-month period of performance, funded by Army Working Capital in fiscal year 2024. The place of performance is the contractor's repair facility, with the specific location noted as Corpus Christi, TX 78419. While no specific award value is disclosed, the procurement is being conducted under the simplified acquisition threshold, which typically indicates a relatively low-dollar contract. The sole-source justification is based on Whippany Actuation Systems LLC being the only vendor with the capability to repair these specific Whippany actuators used on the CH-47 rotor head, making them the unique provider for this specialized repair service.