SAM #SPRPA1-26-R-RZ02

Market Research for Performance-Based Support of Bell Textron H-1 Phase II Components

This opportunity involves market research for a performance-based contract to support Bell Textron H-1 Phase II components: - Government Buyer: - Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation at Philadelphia, PA - OEM Highlight: - Bell Textron Inc. is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for all requested components - Products/Services Requested: - Support for approximately 1,807 National Stock Numbers (NSNs) across various Federal Supply Classes (FSCs) - Specific products, part numbers, and quantities are referenced in an attachment (not provided in the summary) - Requirements: - Contractor must meet supply chain performance-based metrics for material availability - Intended as a sole-source contract with Bell Textron Inc., but open to responses from other qualified manufacturers - Any non-OEM entities must obtain source approval and demonstrate manufacturing qualifications and experience with performance-based programs - NAICS code: 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing) - Open to all small business types - Place of performance includes Fort Worth, Texas (likely Bell Textron's facility) - Contracting office is DLA Aviation at Philadelphia, PA

Description

The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to conduct market research and gauge potential interest in this anticipated support program. The Government seeks information to determine the best acquisition strategy for this procurement and to analyze if responsible sources exist to designate this effort as a competitive acquisition. The proposed North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 336413, which has a corresponding size standard of 1,000 employees. The Government is interested in all small businesses, including 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, HUBZone, and Women-Owned small business concerns. Interested parties are requested to respond to this notice, if applicable, and identify their small business status relative to the identified NAICS code.

This Sources Sought is to potentially add approximately 1,807 National Stock Numbers (NSNs) across various Federal Supply Classes (FSCs) to an administrative contract under the Bell Supplier Capability Contract (SCC), SPE4AX-17-D-9410. The SCC is strategic in nature and serves as the primary vehicle for this requirement. DLA Aviation intends to add the attached list of NSNs as a sole-source, Performance-Based (PB) Requirements Contract. The contractor will be required to meet supply chain performance-based metrics for material availability for these 1,807 NSNs. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source, Bell Textron Inc., under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. Other interested parties may identify their interest and capability to support the objectives by responding to this notice.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Any entity interested in providing some of the required products, but that cannot provide the required Performance-Based outcome, may be afforded an opportunity to partner with the prime contractor, Bell Textron Inc., or participate as a subcontractor. Please provide any anticipated teaming arrangements, along with a description of similar support offered to the Government and commercial customers over the past three years. Any responses involving teaming arrangements should clearly delineate between the work to be accomplished by the prime and the work to be accomplished by the teaming partners. Entities seeking to become an approved source of supply for any of the items covered by this notice should note that the time required for approval of a new source is normally such that an award cannot be delayed pending approval. Sources that are not approved to manufacture these items must obtain source approval from the Government. If the evaluation of source approval requirements precludes the ability to obtain the subject items in time to meet Government requirements, award of the subject requirement may proceed based on support needs.

Please provide the following business information in your response: Company Name, Address, CAGE Code, Point of Contact, Phone, Email and web page URL if available.

Also please describe what small business type or category you represent. Any responses to this Sources Sought are required to include responses to the following:

Describe your experience executing relevant performance-based programs. Are you qualified to manufacture any of the components listed in this announcement? If so, by whom are you qualified and for what components? What is your experience manufacturing any of the components listed? Is your interest in this effort as a prime or sub-contractor? Describe your facilities, transportation, manufacturing, manpower capabilities and capacity and inventory management capabilities. How much transition time would your company require to perform on this contract? This would include capabilities to perform under this contract. What quality control measures do you currently have in place (ISO 9000, 9001, AS9100, NADCAP (National Aerospace and Defense Contractors Accreditation Program)? Describe your experience with Government Source Inspection, Critical Safety Items, and other OSHA standards. How many employees are in your company? Are you currently registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF)? What suggestions, if any, do you have for this Performance Based contract (including evaluation criteria, CLIN structure, contract structure, or other topics)? Do you possess all the necessary technical data to perform for this Performance Based contract? Do you have electronic interface capability with military inventory control points?

Interested sources may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement no later than June 8, 2026. Inquiries and responses should be directed to the Contracting Officer, Richard Ferraiolo, DLA Aviation – 700 Robbins Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19111, or via email at Richard.Ferraiolo@dla.mil.

THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION 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.

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