SAM #N68335-27-RFI-1027

MH-60R Main Rotor Spindle Pry Bars

NAWCAD Lakehurst is researching sources for a specialized MH-60R maintenance tool used by U.S. and allied naval forces. - Government buyer: Naval Air Warfare Center, Aircraft Division (NAWCAD), Lakehurst. - Requirement: Manufacture and delivery of Main Rotor Spindle Pry Bars supporting the MH-60R program and the Royal Australian Navy, Danish Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organisation, and Indian Navy. - Product: Main Rotor Spindle Pry Bar - Part number: SPB-60-RS - NSN: 3040-01-722-4706 - Quantity: Not specified - OEM: EAA Tools, LLC is identified as the sole designer, developer, and manufacturer of the requested tool. - The tool provides leverage and stability when manipulating an aircraft main rotor spindle assembly during maintenance. - The Government indicates an intent to pursue a sole-source acquisition; the notice is market research and does not specify a purchase quantity.

Description

This Sources Sought notice is being posted to satisfy the requirements of Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 206.302-170. The Naval Air Warfare Center, Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) Lakehurst, NJ intends to negotiate on a sole-source basis with EAA Tools, LLC (EEA), CAGE: 5LNR7, for the award of a contract. The designated contractor, EEA, shall provide to NAWCAD Lakehurst the manufacture and delivery of the Main Rotor Spindle Pry Bars (P/N SPB-60-RS, NSN 3040-01-722-4706) for the Royal Australian Navy (RAN); Danish Defense Acquisition and Logistics Organization (DALO); and the India Navy (IN) in support of the MH-60R program. 

The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 332216 (Saw Blade and Handtool Manufacturing). The Product Service Code (PSC) is 3040 (Miscellaneous Power Transmission Equipment).

THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. It is a market research tool being used to determine potential and eligible small and large businesses, capable of fulfilling the requirements described herein prior to determining the method of acquisition and issuance of a Request for Proposal. The Government is not obligated to and will not pay for any information received from potential sources as a result of this Notice.

EAA Tools, LLC. is the OEM, sole designer, developer and manufacturer of the Main Rotor Spindle Pry Bar. The Main Rotor Spindle Pry Bar securely attaches to spindle damper mount and provides required leverage and stability to manipulate main rotor spindle assembly on aircraft for various maintenance requirements to include access to spindle mounts bolts and pitch control rod removal/re-installation.

The Government intends to solicit and negotiate this requirement under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), "Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements" for this action. 

(THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS.) Responsible, interested parties, however, may identify their interest by submitting a capabilities statement. The Government will consider all information received prior to the closing date of this notice. A determination by the Government not to compete this procurement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. The Government will not pay for any responses received.

There is no commitment by the Government to issue any solicitations, make an award or awards, or be responsible for any monies expended by any interested parties before award of a contract for the efforts mentioned above. Information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit for or award a contract. No telephone responses will be accepted.

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