SAM #SPE4A6-26-R-0183

Sources Sought: Manufacture of CH-53 Helicopter Component (NSN 6220-009259497)

This opportunity seeks manufacturers for a CH-53 helicopter component for the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation in Richmond, Virginia. - Government Buyer: - Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation - Contracting office: ASC Commodities Division, DLA AV Richmond - Product Requested: - NSN 6220-009259497, a component for the CH-53 helicopter (including MH-53E variants) - New manufacture required; includes procurement or manufacture of component parts, inspection, testing, packaging, and shipping - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEM is named; open to qualified manufacturers - Requirements: - Must provide all labor, materials, facilities, and equipment - Capable of supply chain management, logistics planning, and addressing long-lead time parts and diminishing manufacturing sources - Technical Orders and Qualification Requirements are not available - NAICS code: 335132 - Place of Performance: - DLA Aviation facility, Richmond, Virginia - Notable: - This is a sources sought/market research notice, not a solicitation for bids or proposals

Description

SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS

The Defense Logistics Agency Richmond is issuing this sources sought synopsis as a means of conducting market research to identify parties that have interest and the resources to support this requirement for NSN 6220-009259497. 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 335132.

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 in order 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 01 APR 2026 2:00 pm EST.  All responses under this Sources Sought Notice must be emailed to ladonna.groven@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/manufacturer 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.

Technical Orders and Qualification Requirements are not available.

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