Spare parts

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is seeking to add various sole source Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. consumable National Stock Numbers (NSNs) to an existing corporate contract supporting the H-1, OH-58, and V-22 aircraft. These items will be available through DLA Direct only, with delivery and fill rate metrics required. The terms specify FOB Origin with inspection and acceptance at origin. While the solicitation targets Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. as the sole source Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), surplus dealers, small business dealers, and distributors with existing stocks of surplus or newly manufactured materials are invited to respond. Such responses must include a surplus certificate or other traceability documentation, along with quantity and price information. The agency may adjust its acquisition strategy if purchasing surplus or newly manufactured inventory proves beneficial to the government. The solicitation, identified as SPRPA1-11-R-002Y-4, was posted on January 6, 2014, and is associated with NAICS code 336413, concerning aerospace product and parts manufacturing. The place of performance is Richmond, Virginia, and the primary point of contact is Timothy L. Holcey. Interested non-OEM sources must notify the Contracting Officer before the synopsis closing date to be considered. This combined type solicitation aims to maintain support for these specific aircraft platforms via a letter solicitation format to Bell Helicopter Textron Inc., emphasizing streamlined procurement and government oversight in quality and delivery standards.