DUCT ASSEMBLY, AIR C; E-3A AWACS

The Defense Logistics Agency is issuing pre-solicitation SPE4A723R0187 for the procurement of air duct assemblies (NSN 1660-01-037-2025) for the E-3A AWACS aircraft. This requirement is classified under NAICS 336411 Aircraft Manufacturing and PSC 1660 AIRCRAFT AIR CONDITIONING, HEATING, AND PRESSURIZING EQUIPMENT. The procurement is designated as a 100% small business set-aside (SBA; Small Business Administration) for a critical application item subject to export and configuration controls. Performance is located in Richmond, Virginia, under the management of point of contact Dorothy Ferebee.

The government intends to award a five-year Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC 1000157545) with an estimated annual quantity of eight units. The delivery schedule is 185 days after receipt of order, with shipping terms designated as FOB Destination and inspection and acceptance occurring at origin. The solicitation is expected to be issued on or about December 23, 2022, with a response deadline of January 24, 2023.

Offerors must submit written proposals via fax to (804) 279-4165 to be considered for award. The government will provide available specifications, plans, and export-controlled drawings relating to the procurement. Final contract award decisions will be based on a combination of price, past performance, and other evaluation factors, including the application of the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS).