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. (SPRRA1-26-R-0003)

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 336413 which has a corresponding Size Standard of 1250 employees. This SSS is to notify companies that the Defense Logistics Agency, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, 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 rights to use the data needed to purchase this part from additional source(s) are not owned by the Government and cannot be purchased, developed, or otherwise obtained. It is uneconomical to reverse engineer this part. As a result, this acquisition is currently being procured under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1(a)(1) having only one responsible source. 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 possess 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 visiting AvMC's public website: https://www.avmc.army.mil/Directorates/SRD/TechDataMgmt 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-AHD1, Richard E. Allen, Contract Specialist, via e-mail: richard.allen@dla.mil. For request for solicitation, provide your name, the company name and Cage Code and a telephone number. PRON: AX5C0711AX. The Government proposes to acquire on a Firm Fixed Price contract a quantity of 1 each of a RAMP ASSEMBLY,AIRCR; NSN: 1560-01-689-4236; Part Number: 724S6071-127 applicable to the CH-47 CHINOOK. Production Lead Time (PLT) with First Article Testing is 1 each, 675 Days After Contract Award (DACA). PLT without First Article Testing is 1 each, 540 DACA with deliveries to TINKER AFB, OK, 73145-8000. This item is restricted to the following: THE BOEING COMPANY, CAGE CODE: 77272 The rights to use the data needed to purchase this part from additional source(s) are not owned by the Government and cannot be purchased, developed, or otherwise obtained. It is uneconomical to reverse engineer this part. 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 visiting AvMC's public website: https://www.avmc.army.mil/Directorates/SRD/TechDataMgmt All responsible sources may submit an offer, which shall be considered by the Agency. 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 correspondence constitutes a letter solicitation to procure One (1) each, National Stock Number (NSN): 1560-01-689-4236, Part Number (P/N): 724S6071-127, Noun: Ramp Assembly, Aircraft, per demand AX5C0711AX, as a One-Time Buy (OTB) against the Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) SPE4A1-25-G-0008/SPE4A1-25-G-0011, and in support of the Chinook Weapon system. All terms and conditions of the BOA and the requirements of this solicitation shall apply to any resultant award of this solicitation. Be advised, however, that this requirement has been advertised on the SAM.Gov website for viewing by the public. In the event another supplier indicates interest in responding to the requirement because of viewing the synopsis, a formal solicitation will be issued to accommodate that supplier. The Government hereby requests your company s best pricing, delivery days, delivery rate, and terms and conditions, based upon the solicitation requirements. Proposals may be negotiated upon closing of this solicitation. For non-commercial items exceeding the $2,500,000 threshold, Certified Cost and Pricing Data must be submitted and in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation 15.408 Table 15-2. The United States Government (USG) and point of contacts (POCs) would like to draw your attention to some of the requirements of this solicitation and information that will be detailed in the attachments(s): This item is not deemed a Critical Safety Item (CSI) Contractor Tested First Article Test (FAT) is required Item Unique Identification (IUID)/Serial Numbering (SN) is required IAW DAFARS 211.274-2 Serial Number Requirement Reporting (SNRR) and The Army Maintenance Management System Aviation (TAMMS-A) is not required Contractor Furnished Container is required The Government s estimated Production Lead Time (PLT) is no more than: Five Hundred and Forty (540) days after contract award (DACA) when FAT has been waived or Eight Hundred and Ten (810) if FAT not waived If you intend to submit a First Article Test (FAT) waiver request, this needs to be submitted as soon as possible. Whether waived or not, if the proposal is received without pricing for FAT, the proposal shall be deemed inadequate. If the proposal is received that does not fully address all the requirements within this solicitation, the proposal shall be deemed inadequate. Additional clauses may be required for special requirements listed above but will be addressed on a case-by-case basis. An expedient reply is requested. However, the closing date for the referenced solicitation is not later than close of business on December 04, 2025. Please email a copy of your proposal to Richard Allen at richard.allen@dla.mil and Jennifer Royster at jennifer.royster@dla.mil. Thank you for your interest in supporting the mission at DLA Weapons Support.