SAM #W58RGZ-26-R-0066

Market Research for AH-64 Apache Insulation, Thermal Spares

The U.S. Army Contracting Command – Redstone Arsenal (ACC-RSA) is seeking sources for Insulation, Thermal spares for the AH-64 Apache helicopter. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Army Contracting Command – Redstone Arsenal (ACC-RSA), Redstone Arsenal, Alabama - OEMs and Vendors: - Thermal Structures, Inc. (OEM) - The Boeing Company (OEM) - Products/Services Requested: - Insulation, Thermal components for the AH-64 Apache helicopter - No specific part numbers or quantities provided - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Only vendors with proprietary technical data (Thermal Structures, Inc. and Boeing) currently able to manufacture the part - Offerors must demonstrate access to required technical data and data rights, or explain how requirements will be met without them - Avoidance of significant additional costs and schedule risk is emphasized - Anticipated contract is Firm-Fixed Price, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) with a 60-month base period and a possible six-month extension - Place of Performance: - Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, Alabama

Description

This Sources Sought Notice is to research the number of large and small businesses capable and interested in this prospective procurement. The United States Government (USG) Army Contracting Command – Redstone Arsenal (ACC-RSA) is seeking qualified sources to provide spares for the AH-64 Apache, Insulation, Thermal. The Insulation, Thermal is used to protect surrounding structures and systems from heat generated by nearby equipment or environmental exposure.  

This acquisition is anticipated to be awarded in accordance with (IAW) Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 15, Contracting by Negotiation. The resulting contract is anticipated to be a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP), Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with 60 month base contract period of performance. FAR Clause 52.217-8, “Option to Extend Services” will be incorporated to allow for a contract extension of up to six months.  

The technical data and data rights required for the Insulation, Thermal are unavailable to the Government. Thermal Structures, Inc. and Boeing are the only vendors with the required proprietary technical data to manufacture this part. Interested offerors responding to this notice must demonstrate that they have access to the technical data and data rights or how the requirements can be met without having this data and without incurring significant additional costs and schedule risk.

This notice does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. This notice does not  commit the United States Government (USG) to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. There is no reimbursement for any costs associated with providing information in response to this notice or any follow-up information requests. All costs associated with responding to this notice are solely at the responding party’s expense. Not responding to this notice does not preclude participation in any future RFP. Responses to this notice are not offers and acceptance of responses does not constitute a binding contract with the USG.  

All interested sources are encouraged to submit a response via email to Kevin Corrica, Contract Specialist, at kevin.k.corrica.civ@army.mil and Jessica Mangum, Contracting Officer, at jessica.t.mangum.civ@army.mil. NO TELEPHONE INQUIRIES ARE ACCEPTED OR ACKNOWLEDGED, AND NO FEEDBACK OR EVALUATIONS IS PROVIDED TO COMPANIES REGARDING THEIR SUBMISSIONS.

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