Opportunity

SAM #SPRRA1-26-R-A014

Sources Sought for Carrier, First Stage (NSN: 1615-01-112-2995, Part Number: 145D0104-3) for CHINOOK Weapon System

Buyer

DLA AVIATION AT HUNTSVILLE, AL

Posted

September 11, 2026

Respond By

September 14, 2026

Identifier

SPRRA1-26-R-A014

NAICS

336413, 336415, 336419

This opportunity seeks qualified manufacturers for a critical aviation component supporting the CHINOOK Weapon System. - Government Buyer: - Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation, Huntsville, Alabama - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEM explicitly named; part is associated with the CHINOOK Weapon System - Products/Services Requested: - Carrier, First Stage - National Stock Number (NSN): 1615-01-112-2995 - Part Number: 145D0104-3 - Quantity: Not specified - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Government does not own technical data for this part; manufacturing rights are restricted - Reverse engineering is considered uneconomical - Limited competition under FAR 6.302-1(a)(1) - Contractors must meet prequalification requirements and are encouraged to seek source approval - Contractor responsibilities include full manufacturing, supply chain management, logistics, procurement of long-lead parts, material forecasting, obsolescence management, and final delivery - Both recurring and nonrecurring engineering services are required to become a qualified source

Description

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 CARRIER, FIRST STAGE, NSN: 1615-01-112-2995, Part Number: 145D0104-3 in support of the CHINOOK WEAPON SYSTEM 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 a limited number of responsible sources. 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://amrdec.army.afpims.mil/Directorates/STI/

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.

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