Clutch Assembly, Cen

The Defense Logistics Agency is conducting market research to identify qualified sources for the procurement of a Clutch Assembly, Cen, with NSN 1615-01-305-6943 and part number 107DS214-8, intended for use on the CHINOOK weapon system. This effort supports potential future competition and explores the feasibility of setting aside the acquisition for small businesses, including 8(a), small disadvantaged, service-disabled veteran-owned, hubzone, and women-owned concerns. The North American Industry Classification System code is 336413, with a size standard of 1,250 employees. The government does not own the data required to source this part from alternative suppliers and reverse engineering is deemed uneconomical, resulting in a sole source procurement under FAR 6.302-1(a)(1) due to the limited number of responsible sources. Companies interested in becoming qualified suppliers must meet prequalification criteria and bear full responsibility for all engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, obsolescence management, and delivery costs associated with achieving source approval. Responses are voluntary and do not constitute an offer or a commitment from the government; no funds are available to cover preparation costs. This announcement is purely informational for market research purposes and does not represent a solicitation or guarantee of future contract issuance. All interested firms are directed to the AvMC public website to pursue source approval, and inquiries can be directed to Erica Allen at the Redstone Arsenal office.