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P8 COMM 3 (Option Period)

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SPRPA1-25-R-701EFederal

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This contract involves a three-year option period for the P-8 COMM 3 program, managed by DLA Aviation in Philadelphia, in partnership with Boeing. The primary objective is to implement a comprehensive, performance-based supply chain management program to support the P-8 aircraft, focusing on the procurement and management of 5,799 National Stock Numbers (NSNs), which consist mainly of consumable materials. The support will be executed under the Boeing Captains of Industry (BCOI) contract, SPRPA1-22-D-001U, with the additional option period covered by contract SPRPA1-23-D-9003, under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, allowing for sole-source procurement due to the specialized nature of the support. The solicitation was posted on January 22, 2025, with a response deadline of February 5, 2025. The contract emphasizes fulfilling both DoD and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) requisitions, ensuring a reliable supply chain for the P-8 aircraft's consumable parts. The performance-based approach aims to optimize logistics efficiency and readiness, with the contract managed by Kristen Keiner, who can be contacted via email or phone for further details. The performance work will be conducted primarily in Saint Louis, Missouri, although the contracting agency is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

General Info

Boeing to manage P-8 aircraft supply chain for three years; proposals due February 5, 2025.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Pa DLA Aviation At PhiladelphiaView Agency

NAICS

336413 - Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment ManufacturingView NAICS

Place of Performance

Saint Louis, MO, 63134, USA

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P8 Option 1 Parts List

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Pa DLA Aviation At Philadelphia
Contacts1 person available
OfficePHILADELPHIA, PA, 19111-5098, USA
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Department Of Defense → Pa DLA Aviation At Philadelphia
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Office AddressPHILADELPHIA, PA, 19111-5098, USA

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DLA Weapons Support Philadelphia will solicit for the 3-year Option Period of the P-8 COMM 3 contract with Boeing to execute a comprehensive and holistic performance based supply chain management program to support the P-8 aircraft. The acquisistion of performance-based support will be under the Boeing Supplier Capability Contract (SCC), SPRPA1-22-D-001U, under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. The contractor will be required to fill DoD and FMS customer requisistions for the attached list of 5,659 P-8 National Stock Numbers. The NSNs are comprised of consumable material. The P-8 requirement is for a three (3) year Option Period under the Boeing SCC administrative number contract, SPRPA1-23-D-9003.

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