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This Sources Sought Notice is issued for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. The Government requires that only non-proprietary information be submitted in response to this Sources Sought Notice. The Government shall not be liable for or suffer any consequential damages for the use of any proprietary information submitted. Responses to the Sources Sought Notice will not be returned. The responses to this notice are not an offer and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. The Government reserves the right to reject, in whole or in part, any contractor's input resulting from this Sources Sought Notice. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this Sources Sought Notice. PURPOSE: This Sources Sought Notice is issued as a means of conducting market research to determine if other companies, besides General Electric (GE), are capable of developing a proprietary forecasting and analysis tool to include supply chain management consisting of supply support, demand/planning forecasting, material management, engineering support and sustainment elements, packaging, storage/warehousing, reliability improvements, and field customer service/engineering support of the J85 Engine manufactured by GE, and the associated J85 Bill of Materials (BOM) of 5,736 DLA-managed Consumable parts and USAF-managed Depot Level Reparable (DLR) parts to support United States Air Force (USAF) customers. Attachment 1 represents the J85 BOM of 5,736 parts that align with the scope of the proposed sole source contract for the proprietary forecasting and analysis tool. The J85 Engine powers the T-38A/C Talon dual engine aircraft, the training workhorse for the US Government and its allies. The proposed contract action is for PBL support for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under authority of FAR 6.302-1. The contract is anticipated to be a 5-year Requirements-type, Firm Fixed Price Contract. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to support the objectives by responding to this notice. All responses received by the notice response date will be considered by the Government. A decision 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 in response to this notice will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. This notice is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment by the Government. OBJECTIVES: The overarching objectives of this acquisition are to decrease J85 Engine repair delays due to outstanding consumable requirements and fill requisitions within material availability priorities by emphasizing improvement of lead times. In order to meet these objectives, the contractor must have the ability to cleanse and analyze the entire J85 BOM to identify items that pose a challenge to meeting lead times, analyze drawings for any/all items to determine if updates are required, identify sources in the supply base to build the items as well as identify any tooling needed, drive changes into the weapons system configuration, and understand, analyze, and assess the implications-both in terms of performance and operational usage-of any potential configuration change. In addition, the contractor will be required to make recommendations for Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) along with being responsible for obsolescence management and mitigating Diminishing Manufacturing Source (DMSMS) challenges for the J85 BOM. The contractor must have the ability to perform an in-depth National Stock Number (NSN) analysis of the J85 BOM to identify potential Sourcing and Tooling issues, Processes, Engineering Stability, Executability, and build the J85 NSN population. The contractor must have the ability to perform a tooling availability, location, condition assessment, and provide a recommended tooling solution if required, for each NSN. The contractor must have the ability to Identify/ Develop/ Update Technical Data Packages (TDP) & Build to Packages (BTP) for each NSN. In addition, the contractor must have the ability to identify/develop and warm the supply chain on all NSNs with the goal to ensure the supply chain is ready to respond once an order is placed. The contractor will combine current usage data, replacement factors and their NSN analysis, forecast, and make recommendations (buy time/quantity) to DLA on NSNs. Performance metrics associated with this acquisition may be tied to material availability improvements as well as reliability improvements and backorder management. The contract will allow for an expansion of support based on developing and evolving J85 Engine requirements from DLA and/or USAF. The material list is attached as part of this Sources Sought. However, the list may increase based on the results of the BOM Analysis. RESPONSES: The Government requires that only non-proprietary information be submitted in response to this Sources Sought Notice. The Government shall not be liable for or suffer any consequential damages for the use of any proprietary information submitted. 1. Responses are required by no later than February 18, 2025. 2. Reponses must include the following information: a. Company Name b. Address c. CAGE Code d. Point of Contact e. Phone f. Email g. Web page URL, if available h. Small business type or category you represent, if applicable. i. Identify as a U.S. or Foreign Owned Entity j. Indicate whether your interest is a prime contractor or as a subcontractor 3. Respondents must address: a. Their capability to satisfy all objectives listed above, to include a description of the extent and content of prior Sources Sought for a potential Supply Chain Management Contract for J85 Engine Support experience on PBL efforts that are similar in nature and scope and, b. Their experience with the J85 Engine. c. Their access to engineering and logistics data for the J85 Engine. d. Their transition and implementation actions and timeframes to successfully execute the anticipated requirements of this acquisition. e. Willingness to provide upfront pricing for full term of contract SUBMISSION OF INFORMATION: Responses to this Sources Sought Notice must be readable by Microsoft Office or Adobe software. Responses this Sources Sought Notice shall be unclassified and not exceed 20 pages in length. Please note: emails containing file types such as .zip, .xlsx, docx, or other macro-enabled extension, may not be delivered to the intended recipient. All responses and questions under this Sources Sought Notice must be transmitted electronically to Andrew Alverson at Andrew.Alverson@dla.mil. Prior to the response date, if necessary, potential respondents may request clarification by email. Significant responses to a potential respondent's request for clarification will be posted to sam.gov under this Sources Sought Notice.","origin":"extract"},"notice_type":{"code":"r","label":"Sources Sought"},"schema_version":1,"solicitation_number":"SPE4AX25RJ851","place_of_performance":{"country":{"code":"USA"}},"product_service_code":"1680"},{"dates":{"posted":"2025-04-10","response_deadline":{"raw":"2025-05-08T15:00:00-04:00","utc":"2025-05-08T19:00:00Z","date":"2025-05-08","time":"15:00:00","utc_offset_seconds":-14400}},"links":{"sam":"https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/b4660ea5d96a488aa1944598b7610e6f/view"},"naics":{"codes":["336412"],"primary":"336412"},"title":"Sources Sought for a potential Supply Chain Management Contract for J85 Engine Support","agency":{"office":{"code":"SPE4AX","name":"DLA AVIATION"},"subtier":{"code":"97AS","name":"DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY"},"department":{"code":"097","name":"DEPT OF DEFENSE"},"office_address":{"zip":"23237","city":"RICHMOND","state":"VA","country":"USA"},"organization_type":"OFFICE"},"status":{"active":false,"archive_date":"2025-05-23","archive_type":"auto15"},"contacts":[{"name":"Andrew AlversonDSN804-695-5468","role":"primary","email":"Andrew.Alverson@dla.mil"}],"base_type":{"code":"r","label":"Sources Sought"},"notice_id":"b4660ea5d96a488aa1944598b7610e6f","provenance":{"extract":{"url":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/falextracts/Contract%20Opportunities/Archived%20Data/FY2025_archived_opportunities.csv","etag":"\"d47226e3d2c6545974b252e103f82b34-139\"","fetched_at":"2026-09-16T17:45:50.850439Z","row_sha256":"e409869b8108546b9358b7397a95e2e98af3c4ff7e333b670024cbcf31dc304d","last_modified":"2026-09-13T14:49:20Z"},"updated_at":"2026-09-16T17:45:50.850439Z","first_seen_at":"2026-09-16T17:45:50.850439Z"},"description":{"text":"DLA Aviation intends to solicit on a sole source basis under the authority of FAR 6.302-1 to General Electric Company, CAGE 99207, via a letter Request for Proposal (RFP) for a proprietary forecasting and analysis tool to include supply chain management consisting of supply support, demand/planning forecasting, material management, storage/warehousing, reliability improvements, and field customer service support of the J85 Engine manufactured by GE, and the associated J85 Bill of Materials (BOM) of 5,736 DLA-managed Consumable parts and USAF-managed Depot Level Reparable (DLR) parts to support United States Air Force (USAF) customers. Attachment 1 represents the J85 BOM of 5,736 parts that align with the scope of the proposed sole source contract for the proprietary forecasting and analysis tool. The J85 Engine powers the T-38A/C Talon dual engine aircraft, the training workhorse for the US Government and its allies. A copy of the solicitation will not be available via the DLA-BSM Internet Bid Board Systems (DIBBS). A copy of this solicitation may only be available to requesters by contacting the Point of Contract (POC) for this notice directly. If any non-OEM source is interested, please notify the Contracting Officer prior to the synopsis closing date. The period of performance for the forecasting and analysis tool shall be five years from the executed contract action, one seven-month base period with one four-year and five-month option. Responses to this announcement from other than the OEM should identify items of interest and include evidence of ability to support all items of the entire J85 BOM for the duration of the contract period as identified. A copy of the letter of interest should be forwarded to the Contracting Officer identified herein and SBA PCR (Steven.Powell@dla.mil). The Government may alter the acquisition strategy if it is in the best interest of the Government. This is a combined synopsis and solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The proposed action is for a forecasting and analysis tool for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. Solicitation number SPE4AX-25-R-J851 is issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation (DFARS) and Defense Logistics Acquisition Directive (DLAD). The associated NAICS code is 336412. The Government intends to add this tool to the current GE J85 COI Contract, SPE4AX-20-D-9445. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. SOLICITIATION WILL BE POSTED TO FBO ONLY. INDIVIDUAL REQUESTS WILL NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE AS FBO IS A PUBLIC ACCESS DOMAIN. Offerors are required to be registered in the System for Award Management (https://www.sam.gov) Offerors must be registered prior to receiving an award for this acquisition or for any future awards. EXPORT CONTROL: DOES NOT APPLY. Submit proposals electronically to: Andrew Alverson, E-mail: Andrew.Alverson@dla.mil Proposal is due by 8 May 2025 @ 3:00pm EST","origin":"extract"},"notice_type":{"code":"k","label":"Combined Synopsis/Solicitation"},"schema_version":1,"solicitation_number":"SPE4AX25RJ851","place_of_performance":{"country":{"code":"USA"}},"product_service_code":"2840"}],"due_at":"2025-05-08T19:00:00Z","due_date":"2025-05-08","closes_at":"2025-05-08T19:00:00Z","awardable":true,"dept_key":"d-097","dept_name":"DEPT OF DEFENSE","sub_key":"s-97AS","sub_name":"DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY","office_key":"o-SPE4AX","office_name":"DLA AVIATION","state":null,"county":null,"county_name":null,"city":null,"city_name":null,"country":"USA","winner_key":null,"amount":null,"linked_awards":0,"cancelled":false,"archived":false,"updated_at":"2026-09-16T21:18:12.857524Z","principal_notice_id":"b4660ea5d96a488aa1944598b7610e6f","description":{"text":"DLA Aviation intends to solicit on a sole source basis under the authority of FAR 6.302-1 to General Electric Company, CAGE 99207, via a letter Request for Proposal (RFP) for a proprietary forecasting and analysis tool to include supply chain management consisting of supply support, demand/planning forecasting, material management, storage/warehousing, reliability improvements, and field customer service support of the J85 Engine manufactured by GE, and the associated J85 Bill of Materials (BOM) of 5,736 DLA-managed Consumable parts and USAF-managed Depot Level Reparable (DLR) parts to support United States Air Force (USAF) customers. Attachment 1 represents the J85 BOM of 5,736 parts that align with the scope of the proposed sole source contract for the proprietary forecasting and analysis tool. The J85 Engine powers the T-38A/C Talon dual engine aircraft, the training workhorse for the US Government and its allies. A copy of the solicitation will not be available via the DLA-BSM Internet Bid Board Systems (DIBBS). A copy of this solicitation may only be available to requesters by contacting the Point of Contract (POC) for this notice directly. If any non-OEM source is interested, please notify the Contracting Officer prior to the synopsis closing date. The period of performance for the forecasting and analysis tool shall be five years from the executed contract action, one seven-month base period with one four-year and five-month option. Responses to this announcement from other than the OEM should identify items of interest and include evidence of ability to support all items of the entire J85 BOM for the duration of the contract period as identified. A copy of the letter of interest should be forwarded to the Contracting Officer identified herein and SBA PCR (Steven.Powell@dla.mil). The Government may alter the acquisition strategy if it is in the best interest of the Government. This is a combined synopsis and solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The proposed action is for a forecasting and analysis tool for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. Solicitation number SPE4AX-25-R-J851 is issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation (DFARS) and Defense Logistics Acquisition Directive (DLAD). The associated NAICS code is 336412. The Government intends to add this tool to the current GE J85 COI Contract, SPE4AX-20-D-9445. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. SOLICITIATION WILL BE POSTED TO FBO ONLY. INDIVIDUAL REQUESTS WILL NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE AS FBO IS A PUBLIC ACCESS DOMAIN. Offerors are required to be registered in the System for Award Management (https://www.sam.gov) Offerors must be registered prior to receiving an award for this acquisition or for any future awards. EXPORT CONTROL: DOES NOT APPLY. 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