"NSN 6605-01-327-0253,CONTROL-INDICATOR S,WSDC:YLN,HELICOPTER,H-60." SPE4A525R0284
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AI-generated · Aug 24, 2025Market research is being conducted to identify sources capable of manufacturing CONTROL-INDICATOR S for the H-60 helicopter (part number 70450-81012-041, NSN 6605-01-327-0253) in a small initial lot of five units. The effort encompasses procurement and manufacture of parts, inspection, testing, preservation/packaging, and shipping, plus related supply-chain and logistics activities such as forecasting, long-lead part management, and risk mitigation. The government notes that the requirement may be set aside for small businesses or competed full and open with potential for multiple awards. Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation is listed as an approved source, and interested parties should submit tailored capability statements and information on organizational and staff capability, including any anticipated subcontracting or teaming arrangements and proposed program management. A DoDSafe-based source approval process may be required to qualify, and responses are voluntary.
A presolicitation for a Foreign Military Sales requisition for five units of the same item is described, with no available technical data package and no current DoD-approved TDP; other manufacturers may submit a complete source approval package (SAR) to compete. The award will be firm-fixed-price and unrestricted, with delivery to Kaohsiung City, Taiwan, approximately 97 days after award. The approved source is Sikorsky (CAGE 78286); other suppliers must pursue SAR to be considered. This is an FMS action, with FOB origin and inspection/acceptance at origin, and SPRS applies. The solicitation will be posted on DIBBS, and final award will consider price, past performance, and other factors described in the solicitation; responses from all responsible sources will be considered.
The DLA Aviation is issuing this sources sought synopsis as a means of conducting market research to identify parties having an interest in and the resources to support this requirement for CONTROL-INDICATOR S. The result of this market research will contribute to determining the method of procurement. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this procurement is 336413. THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AT THIS TIME. This request for capability information does not constitute a request for proposals; submission of any information in response to this market survey is purely voluntary; the government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred. If your organization has the potential capacity to perform these contract services, please provide the following information: 1) Organization name, address, email address, Web site address, telephone number, and size and type of ownership for the organization; and 2) Tailored capability statements addressing the particulars of this effort, with appropriate documentation supporting claims of organizational and staff capability. If significant subcontracting or teaming is anticipated to deliver technical capability, organizations should address the administrative and management structure of such arrangements. The government will evaluate market information to ascertain potential market capacity to 1) provide services consistent in scope and scale with those described in this notice and otherwise anticipated; 2) secure and apply the full range of corporate financial, human capital, and technical resources required to successfully perform similar requirements; 3) implement a successful project management plan that includes: compliance with tight program schedules; cost containment; meeting and tracking performance; hiring and retention of key personnel and risk mitigation; and 4) provide services under a performance based service acquisition contract. BASED ON THE RESPONSES TO THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE/MARKET RESEARCH, THIS REQUIREMENT MAY BE SET-ASIDE FOR SMALL BUSINESSES OR PROCURED THROUGH FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION, and multiple awards MAY be made. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions. Submission Instructions: Interested parties who consider themselves qualified to perform the above-listed services are invited to submit a response to this Sources Sought Notice by close of business, August 11, 2025. All responses under this Sources Sought Notice must be emailed to Samuel Kogi at Samuel.kogi@dla.mil. APPENDIX 1: Purpose and Objectives Potential sources shall be capable of furnishing all labor, materials, facilities and equipment required to accomplish the new manufacture of the item(s). Generally, this entails the procurement/manufacture of component parts, inspection, testing, preservation/packaging, and shipping. Additionally, potential sources may be responsible for supply chain management, logistics planning, forecasting production requirements, long-lead time parts procurement, diminishing manufacturing sources and material shortage issues, and shipping serviceable assets. The unit prices will be established at the time of a contract award. The specific requirement for this effort is below: Part Number: 70450-81012-041 Nomenclature: CONTROL-INDICATOR S NSN: 6605-013270253 Estimated Requirement: 5 each APPROVED SOURCES: Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, CAGE code 78286 Technical Orders and Qualification Requirements are not available. DLA-Aviation can only receive Source Approval Requests (SAR) through DoDSafe link due to internet/web safety concerns. To submit your SAR please send an email to: dlaavnsmallbus@dla.mil, subject line "Request a SAR drop off". Include CAGE code, the NSN and the email address where you want to receive the DoDSafe link. After your email is received, a DoDSafe drop off will be returned, where you can download your SAR file.
From Sources Sought posted on Aug 05, 2025Purchase Request: 7013111221 NSN 6605-01-327-0253, CONTROL-INDICATOR S,; Part Number: 70450-81012-041. Specifications, plans or drawings relating to the procurement described are not available and cannot be furnished by the Government. DLA Aviation does not currently have an approved technical data package for this item, therefore, please do not submit requests. Approved sources for this item are Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation CAGE 78286. Any manufacturer, other than the approved source, who would like to submit a proposal on this item, must submit a complete source approval package (SAR). This solicitation will result in a firm-fixed price contract. This is requirement is for 5 EACH. The required delivery is 97 days ARO to Kaohsiung City,Taiwan(line 0001). This is an Unrestricted Acquisition. FOB Origin, Inspection and Acceptance at Origin applies. This is NOT a Critical Safety Item. This is a Foreign Military Sales (FMS) requisition. Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) applies. The final contract award decision may be based upon a combination of price, past performance and other evaluation factors as described in the solicitation. All responsible sources may submit an offer that will be considered. A copy of the solicitation will be available via the DLA-BSM Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS). A copy of this solicitation will also be available to requesters by contacting the buyer directly. The estimated solicitation issue date is 08/27/2025. The anticipated closing date is 09/26/2025. DLA Aviation 6090 Strathmore Rd Richmond, VA. 23237
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