SPRRA126R0060// CYLINDER & PISTON// 1620016252795

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Synopsis to identify potential manufacturers and suppliers capable of producing a specific cylinder and piston assembly (NSN: 1620-01-625-2795, Part Number: 70250-13101-046) for the BLACKHAWK weapon system. This preliminary announcement is not a solicitation and does not guarantee future contract awards. It serves to assess whether future procurement efforts can be competitive or set aside for small businesses. Due to the specialized nature of this part, including its requirement for engineering source approval by the design control activity, the contract is currently limited to approved sources possessing unique design and manufacturing knowledge critical to maintaining part quality. These sources maintain proprietary data rights, creating a limited pool of responsible manufacturers under Federal Acquisition Regulation provisions. Interested businesses, including small and disadvantaged enterprises, are encouraged to identify themselves and seek source approval to qualify for potential future solicitations. Contractors must be capable of fulfilling all manufacturing and logistical responsibilities, such as supply chain management, forecasting, engineering services, and dealing with obsolescence, while adhering to strict export control regulations governed by U.S. law. Only firms with current certifications to handle export-controlled data under the Joint Certification Program for the U.S. and Canada will be considered eligible. Responses to this announcement are voluntary and will not result in contract awards or reimbursement for response preparation. The government emphasizes its intent to maintain quality through approved manufacturers with existing capabilities and proprietary knowledge critical to the BLACKHAWK system.