OEM Boeing Company CH-47 Chinook Helicopter Weapon System, Sole Source One-Time Buy SPRRA125R0054

Class Code: 81 NAICS Code: 332439 Subject: OEM Boeing Company CH-47 Chinook Helicopter Weapon System, Sole Source One-Time Buy Solicitation Number: SPRRA1-25-R-0054 Set Aside Code: N/A Response Date: 06/27/2025 3 days No telephone requests will be accepted. Direct your requests and communication to Lesley Odom, Contract Specialist, via email at lesley.odom@dla.mil. THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. REQUEST FOR A SOLICITATION WILL NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE. This Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) is in support of Market Research being conducted by the Defense Logistics Agency to identify potential manufacturing/supply sources, and if future efforts can be competitive or Set Aside for Small Business. The proposed North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) Code is identified as 332439. This SSS is to notify companies that the Defense Logistics Agency, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, is seeking qualified sources for the Sole Source acquisition of one NSN in support of the CH-47 Chinook Helicopter Weapon System. NSN: 8145-01-128-1739 Part Number: 114G1017-70 Noun: Shipping and Storage Container, Heli. The data needed to acquire this part competitively is not physically available, it cannot be obtained economically, nor is it possible to draft adequate specifications or any other adequate, economical description of the materials for a competitive solicitation. As a result, this acquisition is currently being procured under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1 Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. The Government is interested in all businesses to include 8(a), small business and small disadvantaged business, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Hubzone, and Women-Owned small business concerns. All contractors must meet prequalification requirements in order to be registered as a potential source. Firms that process the ability and can produce the required item(s) described above are encouraged to identify themselves. Contractors are encouraged to seek source approval in order to compete for future solicitations by emailing: usarmy.redstone.devcom-avmc.mbx.amr-ss-sar@army.mil. The contractor shall be capable of successfully performing and complying with any and all special requirements in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in the solicitation annotated above, at the unit prices established at time of a contract award. The contractor will be responsible for recurring and nonrecurring engineering services associated with becoming a qualified source. The contractor will also be responsible for all aspects of the manufacturing/production process, including but not limited to: supply chain management, logistics, forecasting of parts, long-lead parts procurement, material forecasting, obsolescence issues and final delivery of assets as well as any and all additional costs incurred resulting from contract performance. DISCLAIMER: THIS SSS IS ISSUED SOLELY FOR INFORMATIONAL AND PLANNING PURPOSES. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION (REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL OR REQUEST FOR QUOTATION) OR A PROMISE TO ISSUE A SOLICITATION IN THE FUTURE 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.

No telephone requests will be accepted. Direct your requests and communication to: ATTN: DLA-AHAC, Lesley Odom, Contract Specialist, via email lesley.odom@dla.mil. For request for solicitation, in the email subject line enter SPRRA125R0054, provide your name, the company name, CAGE Code, telephone number, and email address. PRON: AX5C0660AX. The Government proposes to acquire on a firm-fixed price One-Time Buy contract, a quantity of 22 each, SHIPPING AND STORAGE, NSN: 8145-01-128-1739, Part Number: 114G1017-70 applicable to the A-BK Chinook helicopter weapon system. The estimated Production Lead Time without First Article Testing, 540 Days After Contract Award (DACA) with deliveries to NEW CUMBERLAND, PA. This item is restricted to: THE BOEING COMPANY, Cage Code 77272. This item will be acquired for the second or subsequent time directly from the actual manufacturer as indicated. The Government does not have adequate data, lacks rights to data, or both needed to purchase this part from additional sources. The Government has been unable to economically buy the data or rights to data, although the part has been undergoing full screening for 12 or more months. Breakout to competition has not been achieved, but current, continuing actions to obtain necessary rights to data or adequate, re-procurement technical data indicate breakout to competition is expected to be achieved. As a result, this acquisition is currently being procured under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302?1(a)(2) having only a limited number of responsible sources. All offerors must meet prequalification requirements in order to be eligible for award. Firms that recognize and can produce the required item described above are encouraged to identify themselves. Firms are encouraged to seek source approval in order to compete for future solicitations by emailing inquiries to: usarmy.redstone.devcom-avmc.mbx.amr-sssar@army.mil. The closing date annotated is an estimated date and may be adjusted dependent upon the date of release for solicitation; however, the solicitation will not close prior to the date stated above. Foreign Firms are reminded that all requests for solicitation must be processed through their respective embassies. THIS IS A PART NUMBER BUY; NO DOCUMENTATION TO BE PROVIDED. The SAM.GOV website will be used to issue the solicitation, amendments, or any other information concerning the solicitation.

This correspondence constitutes a letter solicitation for a One-Time Buy (OTB) to award NSN 8145-01- 128-1739, against Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) SPE4A1-25-G-0008. All terms and conditions of your proposal must be in accordance with those of SPE4AX-25-G-0008 and will apply to any resultant award of this solicitation. In reply, please reference Solicitation Number SPRRA1-25-R-0054. The Government requests your best pricing and delivery terms based on a one-time buy quantity of 22 each with delivery to New Cumberland, PA 17070-5002. This requirement has been advertised as a Contract Opportunity on the SAM.gov website for viewing by the general public. If another supplier indicates interest in responding to the requirement as a result of viewing the synopsis, a formal solicitation will be issued to accommodate that supplier. The acquisition specialist and point of contact for this solicitation would like to draw your attention to some of the requirements of this solicitation along with information that will be detailed in the attachments: Contractor First Article Test (FAT) NOT required. Flight Safety/Critical Safety Item (CSI) IS NOT required. Production Lot Testing (PLT) IS NOT required. SNRR Markings ARE NOT required. The Army Maintenance Management System Aviation (TAMMS-A) ARE NOT required. Item Unique Identification (IUID) markings ARE required IAW DFAR 252.211-7003(1)(i). Serial Numbering IS NOT required. Fit check IS NOT required. This is a One Time Buy (OTB). Higher Level Contract Quality Systems Requirement IS Required. The price and delivery proposed may be negotiated upon closing of this solicitation. For non-commercial items exceeding the $2,000,000 threshold, Certified Cost and Pricing Data must be submitted. Any prior and official waivers or exceptions granted by the government and applicable to this NSN and solicitation that is cited in your response, must be included with the response. The proposal submission must include a simulated delivery schedule in Microsoft Project or Excel and based upon actual lead time/days after contract award (DACA) until first delivery and subsequent manufacturing capacity. The proposal cover letter must state that all the terms, conditions, and requirements of this RFP were read, fully understood, and totally accounted for by The Boeing Company (CAGE: 77272) in its original response to this RFP. An expedient reply is requested. However, the closing date for the referenced solicitation is no later than the close of business on 29 August 2025. Please send your proposal in writing for the NSN stated above. If more time is required, please also inform us in writing. The acquisition specialist and point of contact for this solicitation is Lesley Shane Odom. Please forward all communications to him at email lesley.odom@dla.mil and Phanicia Montgomery at Phanicia.montgomery@dla.mil. Thank you for your interest in supporting the mission of DLA Aviation.