This sources sought synopsis (SSS) is for market research to identify potential manufacturing supply sources for aircraft wheel and brake systems, and if future efforts can be competitive or set aside for small business. The proposed North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is ****, with a corresponding size standard of **** employees. The
Defense Logistics Agency, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, is seeking qualified sources for the acquisition of a suppressor, heat, nsns: **** 00 912 **** and **** 00 912 ****, part numbers: **** 13 and **** 11 in support of the CH 47 turbine engine T55 weapon system. This acquisition is currently being procured under FAR **** 1a1, having only a limited number of responsible sources. The government is interested in all businesses, including 8(a), small business, small disadvantaged business, service-disabled veteran-owned, HUBZone, and women-owned small business concerns. All contractors must meet prequalification requirements. Firms are encouraged to seek source approval to compete for future solicitations by emailing inquiries to the specified address. The contractor will be responsible for recurring and nonrecurring engineering services, manufacturing production process, supply chain management,
logistics, forecasting of parts, long lead parts procurement, material forecasting, obsolescence issues, and final delivery of assets, as well as any additional costs incurred. This SSS is for informational and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation request for proposal or request for quotation.