Windshield Wiper Assemblies

Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted

Solicitation number
FD2060-25-00095
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

NAICS code
Not on record
PSC
Not on record
Place of performance
Warner Robins, Georgia 31098, United States

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is seeking sources capable of manufacturing windshield wiper assemblies for the C-5 Galaxy military transport aircraft. The agency is conducting market research to identify potential suppliers with the expertise, capabilities, and experience to qualify and produce the specified windshield wiper assembly motors with part numbers WW21449-3 and WW31449-4. The government intends to award a sole-source contract to the current manufacturer, Emerson Electric, under the Rosemount brand, as they are the only known source with the required technical data and capabilities to ensure compatibility with the C-5 aircraft.

There is no set-aside designation for this procurement. The last procurement was from Rosemount Aerospace, which was purchased by Emerson in 1976, making them the sole source. The government does not have any releasable technical data to support the requirement, further limiting competition. Interested parties must respond by November 19, 2024 to be considered, but the government is under no obligation to award a contract as a result of this announcement.

Notice text

Sources Sought

(Request for Interested Manufacturers)

LOCATION:  Robins AFB, GA 31098-1813

Post Title:  Request for Interested Manufacturers

National Stock Number (NSN)                                   Noun                                              Part Number   / Cage Code

1650001790012UC                             Windshield Wiper Assembly Motor                      WW21449-3 / 70255 ;   2313M-156-1 / 59885

1650001790013UC                             Windshield Wiper Assembly Motor                      WW31449-4 / 70255 ;   2313M-156-2 / 59885

SUBJECT:

Market research is being conducted to identify potential sources that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the requirements for qualification and production of the C-5 Galaxy aircraft windshield wiper assemblies listed above.  Purchase request number is FD20602500095. 

ITEM DESCRIPTION

The subject wiper assemblies are used on the C-5 Galaxy aircraft.  The C-5 aircraft is a military transport aircraft.  The motors are designed to drive the windshield wiper assemblies for the clearing of debris or moisture on windshield.  NSN 1650001790012UC is used on the pilot side of the aircraft.  NSN 1680001790013 is used on the copilot side of the aircraft.

IMPEDIMENT TO COMPETITION:

The sole source manufacturer for these items is Emerson Electric (CAGE 70255), which maintains its configuration by part number version. Last procurement was from Rosemount Aerospace which was purchased by Emerson in 1976.  The Government does not own any data, drawings, schematics, or any other releasable technical data in support of this requirement. As a result, Emerson Electric is the only known source with adequate knowledge of the subject motors’ performance requirements and possession of the required technical data and capabilities needed to produce these items and ensure compatibility of the equipment. 

INTEREST

The DLA/AWB Contracting Office intends to award a sole source contract to Emerson Electric under Rosemount for the production of the subject motors in support of the C-5 Galaxy aircraft.  Other interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement no later than 19 November 2024 by emailing Janet Butcher at janet.butcher@us.af.mil and/or Terrence Wideman at terrence.wideman.2@us.af.mil.  The Government intends to procure these items using Other Than Full and Open Competition as prescribed by FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements.

DISCLAIMER

This sources sought synopsis is for informational purposes only. This is not a request for proposal.  It does not constitute a solicitation and shall not be construed as a commitment by the government.   Responses in any form are not offers, and the government is under no obligation to award a contract as a result of this announcement.  No funds are available to pay for preparation of responses to this announcement.  Any information submitted by respondents to this technical description is strictly voluntary.

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