# Pre-solicitation Synopsis for the Overhaul of the CH-47 Mechanical Transmission

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/w58rgz24b0032

- Solicitation number: W58RGZ-24-B-0032
- Notice type: Presolicitation (first published as sources sought)
- Status: Closed. Deadline was May 28, 2024 at 4:00 PM EDT
- Department: Department of the Army
- Agency: Department of the Army
- Contracting office: W6QK ACC-RSA (W58RGZ)
- NAICS: 336413 Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing
- Product or service code: 1615 Helicopter Rotor Blades, Drive Mechanisms and Components
- First posted: February 5, 2024
- Last posted: May 14, 2024
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/19c5fa09c5944bbd9f8c044721933719/view

## Description

The contractor shall furnish all services, facilities, labor, parts, materials, equipment, tools, and data necessary to accomplish the inspection and overhaul for the following assets:

**NOMENCLATURE:**

**Transmission, Mechanical INPUT/OUTPUT NSN:**

**1615-01-464-3974 INPUT/OUTPUT P/N:**

**145D5300-20 ESTIMATED QUANTITY RANGE:** Minimum 10 each – Maximum 156 each (Maximum includes a Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Quantity of 26 each) The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 336413 and the size standard is 1,250 employees. The proposed contractual action will be a Five (5) year, Firm-Fixed Price, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), maintenance and overhaul contract, with minimum/maximum quantities listed above.

The maximum quantity includes a quantity for FMS. Although technical data to include a Depot Maintenance Work Requirement (DMWR) 55-1615-325 is available for this effort, it is restricted to approved sources only. The Transmission, Mechanical is a Critical Safety Item (CSI) and must only be overhauled by approved sources. The overhaul shall be accomplished in accordance with Government specifications.

This is a Limited Competitive requirement amongst the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), The Boeing Company, (CAGE Code: 77272) and the following approved sources: Heligear Acquisition Co. DBA Northstar Aerospace (CAGE Code 22907) and Columbia Helicopters (CAGE Code 7W206). Product Verification Audit (PVA) is required.

Contractors are encouraged to seek Source Approval Request (SAR) in order to become an approved source by following the procedures outlined at the following website: https://www.avmc.army.mil/Directorates/SRD/SAR/ Award of this requirement will not be withheld pending SARs. This announcement does not constitute an Invitation for Bid (IFB). An IFB will be issued at a later date for this requirement. Requests for solicitation will not receive a response.

No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this announcement and any follow-up information requested. No basis for claim against the Government shall arise as a result of a response to this announcement or Government use of any information provided. All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered by the agency.

The closing date annotated is an estimated date dependent upon the date of the release of the solicitation; however; the solicitation will not open prior to the closing date stated on the synopsis. No telephone requests for the solicitation will be accepted.

**Point of Contact:** Susan M. Bryan, email: susan.m.bryan.civ@army.mil. Foreign firms are reminded that all request for solicitation must be processed through their respective embassies. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the Agency. This requirement is currently unfunded. Award will be withheld pending receipt of sufficient funds.

## Publications

- February 5, 2024: Sources sought, due February 15, 2024 at 4:00 PM EST. Notice 78ae785f46c044e9a072d502c2c0005f. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/78ae785f46c044e9a072d502c2c0005f/view
- May 14, 2024: Presolicitation, due May 28, 2024 at 4:00 PM EDT. Notice 19c5fa09c5944bbd9f8c044721933719. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/19c5fa09c5944bbd9f8c044721933719/view

## Points of contact

- Susan Bryan, susan.m.bryan.civ@army.mil
- Charles R. Miller, charles.r.miller254.civ@army.mil

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