T-55 Turbine Engine for the CH-47 Chinook Weapon System

Class Code: 28NAICS Code: 334419Subject: OEM Honeywell Company T-55 Turbine Engine for the CH-47 ChinookWeapon System, Sole Source Long Term ContractSolicitation Number: SPRRA1-24-R-0009Set Aside Code: N/AResponse Date: (MM) 11 (DD) 30 (YYYY) 2024 3 daysNo telephone requests will be accepted. Direct your requests and communication to David Pizitz, ContractSpecialist, via email at David.Pizitz@dla.milTHERE IS NO SOLICITATION AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. REQUEST FOR A SOLICITATION WILLNOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE. This Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) is in support of Market Researchbeing conducted by the Defense Logistics Agency to identify potential manufacturing/supply sources, and iffuture efforts can be competitive or Set Aside for Small Business. The proposed North American IndustryClassification Systems (NAICS) Codes are identified on Attachment 1 entitled “SPRRA1-24-R-0009 Sources Sought IOR”. This SSS is to notify companies that

the Defense Logistics Agency,Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, is seeking qualified sources for the Sole Source acquisition of multiple NSNs(attachment 1) in support of the T-55 Turbine Engine for the CH-47 Chinook Weapon System. The dataneeded to acquire these parts competitively is not physically available, it cannot be obtained economically,nor is it possible to draft adequate specifications or any other adequate, economical description of thematerials for a competitive solicitation. As a result, this acquisition is currently being procured under theFederal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1 Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies orServices Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. The Government is interested in all businesses to include8(a), small business and small disadvantaged business, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Hubzone, andWomen-Owned small business concerns. All contractors must meet prequalification requirements in orderto be registered as a potential source. Firms that process 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 emailingusarmy.redstone.ccdc-avmc.mbx.ame-sar@mail.mil. The contractor shall be capable of successfullyperforming and complying with any and all special requirements in accordance with the terms andconditions set forth in the solicitation annotated above, at the unit prices established at time of a contractaward. The contractor will be responsible for recurring and nonrecurring engineering services associatedwith becoming a qualified source. The contractor will also be responsible for all aspects of themanufacturing/production process, including but not limited to: supply chain management, logistics,forecasting of parts, long-lead parts procurement, material forecasting, obsolescence issues and finaldelivery 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. ITDOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION (REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL OR REQUEST FORQUOTATION) OR A PROMISE TO ISSUE A SOLICITATION IN THE FUTURE AND SHALL NOT BECONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOTOFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS ARESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OFRESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TOTHIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.The specific requirement for this effort is outlined in Attachment 1 “SPRRA1-24-R-0009 Sources SoughtIOR”