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AH-64 Apache Insulation, Thermal
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The U.S. Army Contracting Command – Redstone Arsenal is seeking information from large and small businesses capable of supplying thermal insulation for the AH-64 Apache helicopter, a critical component used to protect surrounding systems from high heat exposure. This sources sought notice aims to identify viable sources for a forthcoming procurement anticipated to result in a Firm-Fixed Price, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract with a base period of performance of 60 months and a potential six-month extension under FAR Clause 52.217-8. The technical data required to manufacture this insulation is proprietary and currently held exclusively by Thermal Structures, Inc. and Boeing, meaning any interested offeror must demonstrate either direct access to this proprietary data or a feasible alternative approach that avoids significant cost increases or schedule delays. All responses must be submitted via email to Kevin Corrica and Jessica Mangum by the deadline of May 12, 2026, with no telephone inquiries or feedback permitted. This notice does not constitute a solicitation, request for proposal, or binding commitment to award a contract, and respondents bear all costs associated with their submissions. The NAICS code 336413 applies, and no set-aside is planned. The place of performance is Huntsville, Alabama, and while responses are not guaranteed to lead to future opportunities, non-response does not disqualify any entity from participating in a future RFP. The notice specifically clarifies that submission of information does not create any contractual obligation with the U.S. Government.
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Huntsville, AL, 35898, USASet-Aside
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This Sources Sought Notice is to research the number of large and small businesses capable and interested in this prospective procurement. The United States Government (USG) Army Contracting Command – Redstone Arsenal (ACC-RSA) is seeking qualified sources to provide spares for the AH-64 Apache, Insulation, Thermal. The Insulation, Thermal is used to protect surrounding structures and systems from heat generated by nearby equipment or environmental exposure.
This acquisition is anticipated to be awarded in accordance with (IAW) Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 15, Contracting by Negotiation. The resulting contract is anticipated to be a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP), Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with 60 month base contract period of performance. FAR Clause 52.217-8, “Option to Extend Services” will be incorporated to allow for a contract extension of up to six months.
The technical data and data rights required for the Insulation, Thermal are unavailable to the Government. Thermal Structures, Inc. and Boeing are the only vendors with the required proprietary technical data to manufacture this part. Interested offerors responding to this notice must demonstrate that they have access to the technical data and data rights or how the requirements can be met without having this data and without incurring significant additional costs and schedule risk.
This notice does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. This notice does not commit the United States Government (USG) to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. There is no reimbursement for any costs associated with providing information in response to this notice or any follow-up information requests. All costs associated with responding to this notice are solely at the responding party’s expense. Not responding to this notice does not preclude
participation in any future RFP. Responses to this notice are not offers and acceptance of responses does not constitute a binding contract with the USG.
All interested sources are encouraged to submit a response via email to Kevin Corrica, Contract Specialist, at kevin.k.corrica.civ@army.mil and Jessica Mangum, Contracting Officer, at jessica.t.mangum.civ@army.mil. NO TELEPHONE INQUIRIES ARE ACCEPTED OR ACKNOWLEDGED, AND NO FEEDBACK OR EVALUATIONS IS PROVIDED TO COMPANIES REGARDING THEIR SUBMISSIONS.
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