This Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) is seeking qualified sources for the acquisition of NSNs and in support of the AH-64 Apache weapon system. (SPRRA1-26-R-0054)
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AI-generated · May 05, 2026Two wing assemblies for the AH-64 Apache helicopter are the target, identified by specific military stock numbers and corresponding part numbers. The effort is for market research to identify capable manufacturers/suppliers that could become sources in future competitions, and the government is inviting all small business types (including 8(a), small disadvantaged, SDVOSB, HUBZone, and women-owned) to express interest. Prequalification is required to be listed as a potential source, and source approval can be pursued via AvMC’s Technology Data Management site.
If a company becomes qualified, it will be responsible for the full manufacturing/production process and related engineering services, including supply chain management, parts forecasting, long-lead part procurement, obsolescence handling, logistics, and timely delivery of the assets, along with complying with any terms in a future solicitation and pricing at contract award. Submissions in response to this synopsis are voluntary, and there is no solicitation currently, nor funds to pay for preparing responses.
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 the following items in support of the AH-64 APACHE weapon system: NOMENCLATURE NSN PART NUMBER WING ASSEMBLY,AIRCR 1560-01-658-4942 7-311131200-14 WING ASSEMBLY,AIRCR 1560-01-658-3454 7-311131200-13 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.
From Sources Sought posted on May 04, 2026This letter Request for Proposal (RFP) is issued for the purpose of acquiring items identified by the National Stock Numbers (NSNs) on the attached Identification of Requirements (IOR). In reply, please reference Solicitation Number SPRRA1-26-R-0054. The Government requests the best pricing and delivery terms for the parts based on the quantities listed. The Government s required delivery lead time and packaging requirements are attached as well. The price and delivery proposed may be negotiated upon closing of this solicitation. For non-commercial items exceeding the $10,000,000 threshold, Certified Cost and Pricing Data must be submitted (If awarded after 30 June 2026). This correspondence constitutes a letter solicitation to add items to the Boeing Captain of Industry (BCOI) Long Term Contract (LTC) SPRPA1-22-D-001U/SPRPA1-24-D-002E, CLIN 0008, Schedule B Attachment 7, and in support of the AH-64 Apache Weapon system. The terms and conditions of your proposal must be in accordance with those of the aforementioned contract. This requirement has been advertised in 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. An expedient reply is requested. However, the closing date for the referenced solicitation is no later than the close of business on 12 July 2026. Please send your proposal in writing. All efforts will be made to issue a modification to the BCOI LTC SPRPA1-22-D-001U/SPRPA1-24-D-002E contract as quickly as possible. The acquisition specialist and point of contact for this solicitation is Richard Allen. Please forward all communications to him at email richard.allen@dla.mil or telephone (256) 221-9950. Thank you for your interest in supporting the mission of DLA Aviation.
From Solicitation posted on May 28, 2026Notice history
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Solicitation LATEST Posted May 28, 2026View changes (4)
- Title: This Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) is seeking qualified sources for the acquisition of NSNs and in support of the AH-64 Apache weapon system. → This Solicitation is for the acquisition of NSNs and in support of the AH-64 Apache weapon system
- Description: Description was updated
- Notice Type: Sources Sought → Solicitation
- Response Deadline: May 07, 2026 → Jul 12, 2026
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