Pre-Solicitation Synopsis for the Overhaul of the CH-47 Swashplate, Controllable
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The Department of Defense is conducting market research to assess the feasibility of a competitive acquisition and identify potential sources for the overhaul of the CH-47 Swashplate, Controllable, a critical safety item used in the CH-47 Chinook fleet. The overhaul involves restoring unserviceable units to a fully serviceable and airworthy condition according to government specifications outlined in the Depot Maintenance Work Requirement. The contract considered will be a five-year, firm-fixed-price, indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) agreement with an estimated quantity range between 10 and 144 units, including up to 24 units for Foreign Military Sales. Only vendors approved by the System Readiness Directorate (SRD) are qualified to perform this work, and currently, only three companies hold such approval. However, interested firms with the capability to perform this work are encouraged to respond and seek source approval. Responses must include company details, business size, and socio-economic status, and be submitted electronically by May 19, 2026. This announcement is solely for information and planning purposes and does not represent a solicitation or contract commitment. The government reserves the right to pursue any acquisition strategy it deems appropriate and will issue a formal solicitation later. No reimbursement will be provided for costs incurred in response, and no claims against the government will arise from submissions. The point of contact for this sources sought notice is Cameron Maclin at the Redstone Arsenal office.
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Redstone Arsenal, AL, USASet-Aside
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The Contractor shall furnish all services, facilities, labor, parts, materials, equipment, tools and data (other than Government Furnished Property), necessary to accomplish the inspection and overhaul of the following assets:
NOMENCLATURE: CH-47 Swashplate, Controllable
INPUT/OUTPUT NSN: 1615-01-395-0007
INPUT/OUTPUT P/N: 145R3551-18
ESTIMATED QUANTITY RANGE: Minimum 10 each – Maximum 144 each
(Maximum includes a Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Quantity of 24 each)
This requirement is to fulfill the government’s need for the overhaul of the Swashplate, Controllable, NSN 1615-01-395-0007. The proposed contractual action is a five (5) year, Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) overhaul contract. The Swashplate, Controllable is a Critical Safety Item (CSI). The overhaul shall be accomplished in accordance with Government specifications. The overhaul requires the complete restoration of unserviceable assets to a like-new, fully serviceable, and air-worthy condition in accordance with the specifications outlined in the Depot Maintenance Work Requirement (DMWR) 55-1615-297, Revision date 3/30/2012, Change # 1. Due to its classification as a CSI, only vendors approved by the System Readiness Directorate (SRD) are qualified to perform this work. Currently, these
vendors are Overhaul Support Services LLC, Airtronics Inc., and The Boeing Company. Interested parties who have capability to perform the above effort should respond to this notice and identify your business size and socio-economic status as applicable. Contractors are encouraged to seek Source Approval Request (SAR) to become an approved source by following the procedures outlined at the following website: https://www.avmc.army.mil/Directorates/SRD/SAR. This effort is essential for the ongoing sustainment and operational readiness of the CH-47 fleet.
An RFP will be issued at a later date for this requirement. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this announcement and any follow-up information requested. No basis for claim against the Government shall arise as a result of a response to this announcement or Government use of any information provided. All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered by the agency. The closing date annotated is an estimated date dependent upon the date of the release of the solicitation; however, the solicitation will not open prior to the closing date stated on the synopsis. No telephone requests for the solicitation will be accepted.
Foreign firms are reminded that all request for solicitation must be processed through their respective embassies. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the Agency. This requirement is currently unfunded. Award will be withheld pending receipt of sufficient funds.
Point of Contact is Cameron Maclin, cameron.a.maclin.civ@army.mil.