16--WALKING BEAM ASSEMB

The Department of Defense's NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support in Philadelphia plans to procure 130 units of a walking beam assembly (Part Number 70400-08104-048, NSN 1RD 1680 011589653 VH) on a sole source basis from Sikorsky. This procurement is under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) and FAR 6.302, indicating that only Sikorsky is authorized to supply this item due to the lack of available drawings or data, which the government does not own or have rights to. The contract will be awarded under an existing Basic Ordering Agreement, and any manufacturer not already approved must submit a Source Approval Request, although the procurement will proceed without delay for approval. The solicitation emphasizes that this is not a competitive process, but other responsible sources may submit capability statements or proposals within 45 days for consideration, primarily to evaluate potential for future competition. The acquisition will follow FAR Part 15 procedures, and the government will not utilize FAR Part 12 policies. All communications and submissions are to be made electronically via NECO or email, with no hard copies or telephone requests accepted. The project aims to fulfill specific military requirements, and interested parties can contact the designated government representative for further details.