17--COVER,AIRCRAFT GROU

The Defense Supply Center Philadelphia is soliciting proposals for a Single Award, Fixed Price contract to supply protective covers for CH-47 aircraft components. This unrestricted acquisition involves multiple cover types, with requested quantities ranging from approximately 300 to 1,000 units for each item. The current approved source for these items is L&C Protec, Inc. DBA Cocoon. The solicitation is set to be issued in early September 2014, with bids closing later that month, and delivery is required to CONUS stock locations with destination inspection. Production lead time is estimated at 400 days, emphasizing the need for timely manufacturing and delivery capabilities. This procurement is conducted under FAR 13.5, allowing simplified acquisition procedures to promote competition and efficiency. Award will be made to the offeror providing the best value considering both price and past performance, with evaluations potentially utilizing PPIRS-SR data and other relevant information. Prospective manufacturers must submit a Source Approval Request package to qualify to produce the items. Due to a lack of available manufacturing data from the contracting office, bidders need to provide comprehensive data packages for both the approved parts and any proposed alternates to support evaluation. The contracting office point of contact is Maureen Tyler at the DLA Troop Support office in Philadelphia.