BELLCRANK CLUSTER; HERCULES C-130

The Defense Logistics Agency is issuing solicitation SPE4A714R1889 for the procurement of bellcrank clusters, identified by NSN 1650-00-092-4241, for use in the Hercules C-130 aircraft program. This requirement is classified under NAICS 336413, Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing, and PSC 16. The agency anticipates awarding an Indefinite Quantity Contract featuring a one-year base period and four subsequent one-year options. The estimated annual demand for this critical application item is 12 pieces, and a total delivery of 254 units is required.

The procurement is conducted as an unrestricted acquisition, though it is subject to other than full and open competition. International Precision (CAGE 3H683) and Lockheed Martin Corp (CAGE 98897, P/N 341332) are the only approved sources for this requirement. As configuration control applies and technical data packages are unavailable at the Defense Supply Center Richmond, inspection will occur at the origin with FOB destination to the stock location.

The solicitation is scheduled for release on March 27, 2014, with a final response deadline of April 30, 2014. Place of performance is located in Richmond, Virginia, and Ivette Hernandez serves as the point of contact. This solicitation includes a reverse auction provision, and electronic offers are not acceptable. Offerors must submit a completed solicitation package in paper format or via the DIBBS portal.