PROCESSOR,SIGNAL DA

This market research effort, conducted by the Defense Logistics Agency at Redstone Arsenal, seeks to identify capable sources for providing a Processor, Signal DA (NSN: 5895-01-724-2080, Part Number: 5561000-001) to support the CH-47 Chinook helicopter system. The procurement is planned as a sole-source action under FAR 6.302-1(a)(1), indicating that the government currently considers only one source capable of fulfilling the requirement, likely due to technical complexities or proprietary considerations. The NAICS code associated with this effort is 336413, which covers aerospace and aircraft manufacturing, with a size standard of 1,250 employees. The performance location is in Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania, while the contracting office is based in Redstone Arsenal, Alabama. The government encourages small, disadvantaged, and other socioeconomic businesses to respond and demonstrate their capabilities for potential future competition, although no formal solicitation or binding contractual documents are available at this stage. The sources sought notice emphasizes the need for a contractor capable of full manufacturing, supply chain management, logistics, long-lead component procurement, obsolescence management, and final delivery of the signal processor, supporting the integration into the CH-47 Chinook platform. Respondents must meet prequalification criteria, but specific technical standards, inspection procedures, or evaluation criteria are not detailed in this preliminary notice. The document also indicates that no formal contract clauses, technical specifications, or pricing information are included, as this is solely an informational market research activity. The deadline for responses is December 8, 2025, and interested parties are directed to a government website for registration and further information.