B-2 PTS and Shoulder Shaft - LTC Adds

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation plans to issue a Letter Request for Proposal (RFP) to support a DLA strategic initiative. The effort includes two NSNs to support sole source requirements. DLA considers these items sole source to the OEM: Collins Power Transmission Systems (CAGE 99551) as they are the only approved source of supply for the NSN population.

It is anticipated that the two items will be awarded and priced with lead-times as add-ons to Subsumable Contract SPE4AX-18-D-9412 designated under existed Umbrella Long-Term Contract (LTC) SPE4AX-18-D-9402. It is the Government’s intent to use a letter solicitation format to the sole source Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM); therefore, if a non-OEM source is interested in any of the NSNs, please notify the Contracting Officer prior to the synopsis closing date.

Responses to this announcement from other than the OEM should identify items of interest and include evidence of ability to supply the items in accordance with the aforementioned acquisition strategy. In addition, respondents should identify the available quantities, prices, and lead-times. DLA will consider all such responses and may alter the acquisition strategy if purchase of existing surplus or newly manufactured inventory is in the best interest of the government.

Responses to this announcement from other than the OEM are required by Thursday, August 8, 2024. A copy of the letter of interest should be forwarded to the contracting officer identified herein.

Authority: 10 U.S.C.

2304(c)(1), Justification: Supplies required are available from only one or a limited number of responsible sources and no other type of supplies will satisfy agency requirements. The Government does not own the data or the rights to the data needed to purchase this part from additional sources. It has been determined to be uneconomical to buy the data or rights to the data. It is uneconomical to reverse engineer the part.

Specifications, plans, or drawings relating to the procurement described are incomplete or not available and cannot be furnished by the Government. It is suggested that small business firms or others interested in subcontracting opportunities in connection with the described procurement make contact with the following firm: Collins Power Transmission Systems, Inc. (CAGE 99551) One or more of the items under this acquisition is subject to Free Trade Agreements.