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Hub Body - 5340-01-666-9621

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General Information

  • Contract Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Original)
  • Original Published Date: Jan 29, 2025 07:09 am EST
  • Original Response Date: Feb 07, 2025 11:59 pm EST
  • Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
  • Original Inactive Date: Feb 22, 2025
  • Initiative:
    • None

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  • Place of Performance:
    Columbus , OH
    USA

Description

This notice was posted to identify sources that can manufacture NSN 5340-01-666-9621 and are interested in quoting a solicitation.  This notice was posted for the purpose of market research only and is not a Request for Proposal (RFP).  Please review the NSN below and provide any sources that may be able to manufacture the item.  The sources that are currently approved to manufacture this Hub Body are listed below.  If you are interested in this requirement, please complete the attached Market Research Questionnaire.  All information should be submitted to the Contract Specialist, Kyle Barr, at kyle.barr@dla.mil no later than February 7, 2025. 

The approved sources and part numbers are listed below:

  • 4V360 – General Atomics (P/N: 34000D1532803)

HUB,BODY

RQ032: EXPORT CONTROL OF TECHNICAL DATA

This item has technical data some or all of which is subject to export-control of either the International Traffic in Arms regulations (ITAR) or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), and cannot be exported without prior authorization from either the Department of State or the Department of Commerce. Export includes disclosure of technical data to foreign persons and nationals whether located in the United States or abroad. This requirement applies equally to foreign national employees and U.S. companies and their foreign subsidiaries. DFARS 252.225-7048 is applicable to this data.

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) limits distribution of export-control technical data to DLA contractors that have an approved US/Canada Joint Certification Program (JCP) certification, have completed the Introduction to Proper Handling of DOD Export-Controlled Technical Data Training and the DLA Export-Controlled Technical Data Questionnaire (both are available at the web address given below), and have been approved by the DLA controlling authority to access the export-controlled data. Instructions for obtaining access to the export-controlled data can be found at:

https://www.dla.mil/Logistics-Operations/Enhanced-Validation/

To be eligible for award, offerors and any sources of supply proposed for use are required to have an approved JCP certification and have been approved by the DLA controlling authority to access export-controlled data managed by DLA. DLA will not delay award in order for an offeror or its supplier to apply for and receive approval by the DLA controlling authority to access the export-controlled data. JCP applies to all manufactures, dealers, distributors, or suppliers.

ALRE CSI

SERIALIZATION: Serialization is required for this ALRE CSI part as well as the packaging for traceability. Contractor technical documentation shall reflect the appropriate marking scheme. All serialized and lot numbered CSI parts shall be accounted for; to include material scrapped during manufacturing. Re-branding by suppliers which obscures the original marking (part number, serial number, CAGE) of the OEM of ALRE CSI parts is prohibited. Please notify DLA Contracting Officer at time of quote if serialization is not practical due to size, material property, unreasonable or excessive cost.

RA001: THIS DOCUMENT INCORPORATES TECHNICAL AND/OR QUALITY REQUIREMENTS (IDENTIFIED BY AN 'R' OR AN 'I' NUMBER) SET FORTH IN FULL TEXT IN THE DLA MASTER LIST OF TECHNICAL AND QUALITY REQUIREMENTS FOUND ON THE WEB AT:

http://www.dla.mil/HQ/Acquisition/Offers/eProcurement.aspx

FOR SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITIONS, THE REVISION OF THE MASTER IN EFFECT ON THE SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE OR THE AWARD DATE CONTROLS.  FOR LARGE ACQUISITIONS, THE REVISION OF THE MASTER IN EFFECT ON THE RFP ISSUE DATE APPLIES UNLESS A SOLICITATION AMENDMENT INCORPORATES A FOLLOW-ON REVISION, IN WHICH CASE THE AMENDMENT DATE CONTROLS.

RP001: DLA PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS FOR PROCUREMENT

RQ011: REMOVAL OF GOVERNMENT IDENTIFICATION FROM NON-ACCEPTED SUPPLIES

RC001: DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS FOR SOURCE APPROVAL REQUEST (SAR)

RQ002: CONFIGURATION CHANGE MANAGEMENT - ENGINEERING CHANGE PROPOSAL REQUEST FOR VARIANCE (DEVIATION OR WAIVER)

RQ009: INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE AT ORIGIN

CLASS I OZONE DEPLETING CHEMICALS ARE NOT TO BE USED NOR INCORPORATED IN ANY ITEMS TO BE DELIVERED UNDER THIS CONTRACT.THIS PROHIBITION SUPERSEDES ALL SPECIFICATION REQUIREMENTS BUT DOES NOT ALLEVIATE ANY PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS. SUBSTITUTE CHEMICALS MUST BE SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL UNLESS THEY ARE AUTHORIZED BY THE SPECIFICATION REQUIREMENTS.

The Government Procuring Activity has determined that Surplus is not Acceptable for this NSN.

(End of TQ Requirement)

MERCURY OR MERCURY CONTAINING COMPOUNDS SHALL NOT BE INTENTIONALLY ADDED TO OR COME IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH ANY HARDWARE OR SUPPLIES FURNISHED UNDER THIS CONTRACT. EXCEPTION: FUNCTIONAL MERCURY USED IN BATTERIES, FLUORESCENT LIGHTS, REQUIRED INSTRUMENTS; SENSORS OR CONTROLS; WEAPON SYSTEMS; AND CHEMICAL ANALYSIS REAGENTS SPECIFIED BY NAVSEA. PORTABLE FLUORESCENT LAMPS AND PORTABLE INSTRUMENTS CONTAINING MERCURY SHALL BE SHOCK PROOF AND CONTAIN A SECOND BOUNDARY OF CONTAINMENT OF THE MERCURY OR MERCURY COMPOUND. (IAW NAVSEA 5100-003D).

AIRCRAFT LAUNCH AND RECOVERY EQUIPMENT (ALRE) CRITICAL APPLICATION ITEM

SOURCE APPROVAL - TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR AWARD UNDER THIS SOLICITATION, AN OFFEROR MUST BE AN APPROVED SOURCE OR PROVIDE THE PRODUCT OF AN APPROVED SOURCE AS DETERMINED BY THE ENGINEERING SUPPORT ACTIVITY, NAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER (NAWC) AIRCRAFT DIVISION LAKEHURST. THE CRITERIA AND PROCEDURES FOR SOURCE APPROVAL ARE CONTAINED IN PART I OF THE NAVAL INVENTORY CONTROL POINT (NAVICP) PHILADELPHIA BROCHURE ENTITLED "SOURCE APPROVAL INFORMATION BROCHURE FOR SPARES". THE LATEST VERSION OF THIS BROCHURE MAY BE OBTAINED BY ACCESSING NAVICP'S WEBSITE:

HTTPS://WWW.NAVSUP.NAVY.MIL, OUR TEAM, NAVICP, BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES, COMMODITIES, SOURCE APPROVAL REQUEST (SAR) BROCHURE SPARES

TO ASSIST IN THE DETERMINATION OF SOURCE APPROVAL, THE OFFEROR MAY BE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT TO A SURVEY PRIOR TO AWARD IN WHICH NAWC LAKEHURST
MAY PARTICIPATE.

IN ADDITION, THE OFFEROR MUST PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION, WHICH MAY BE CONSIDERED IN DETERMINING WHETHER THE OFFEROR IS AN APPROVED SOURCE:

(1) A SOURCE APPROVAL LETTER FROM NAVICP'S ENGINEERING AND PRODUCT SUPPORT DIRECTORATE; OR;

(2) OTHER EVIDENCE INDICATING THAT THE OFFEROR MEETS THE SOURCE APPROVAL CRITERIA.

ALL REQUESTS FOR WAIVERS OR DEVIATIONS CLASSIFIED AS CRITICAL, MAJOR, OR MINOR MUST BE FORWARDED TO THE DSC CONTRACTING OFFICER FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL.

ALL ITEMS OF SUPPLY SHALL BE MARKED IAW MIL-STD-129.  IN ADDITION, EACH UNIT PACK WILL BE MARKED WITH LOT AND SERIAL NUMBER (IF AVAILABLE), CONTRACTOR'S CAGE CODE, ACTUAL MANUFACTURER'S CAGE CODE AND PART NUMBER. (February 2016)

THIS MATERIAL MUST MEET NAVAIR AIRCRAFT LAUNCH & RECOVERY EQUIPMENT TRACEABILITY REQUIREMENTS. BARE ITEM MARKINGS SHALL BE IAW THE TECHNICAL DATA DRAWINGS PROVIDED.

BARE ITEM MATERIAL SHALL BE MARKED WITH CONTRACT NUMBER, NAWC CAGE, AND PART NUMBER UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFICIED ON ASSOCIATED DRAWING. IF A CONFLICT EXISTS WITH MARKING REQUIREMENTS OF THIS 82N ALRE/SE ITEM, THE ASSOCIATED DRAWING REQUIREMENTS SHALL APPLY.

NOTE: THIS IS A RESTRICTED SOURCE ITEM AND REQUIRES ENGINEERING SOURCE APPROVAL BY THE GOVERNMENT DESIGN CONTROL ACTIVITY.

The following Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs), DD Form 1423s, apply to this procurement.  Review the Technical Data Package (TDP) for additional information.

UNLESS WAIVED, THE FOLLOWING CDRLS APPLY:

-First Article Testing Report
-Production Test and Inspection Report
-Certificate of Quality Compliance
-Test Report for Radiographic Inspection
-Welding Procedures
-Weld Procedure Qualification Report
-Welder Performance Qualification Report
-Welder Level III Cert Report
-Weld Visual Inspection Procedure
-Welder Qualification Training Procedure
-Welder Maintenance of Quality Report

CLAUSE 52.246-15, CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMANCE, IS NOT AUTHORIZED FOR THIS NSN.

Item Unique Identification is not required by request of the Service customer. DFARS 252.211-7003(c)(1)(i) applies.

RQ040: Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Accreditation Requirements

RQ039: Non-Tailored Higher-Level Quality Requirements (SAE AS9100) for
Manufacturers and Non-Manufacturers

CRITICAL APPLICATION ITEM

GENERAL ATOMICS 4XB60 P/N 34000D1532803

IAW REFERENCE DRAWING NR 16236 CN016669621
REVISION NR B   DTD 04/17/2024
PART PIECE NUMBER:

IAW REFERENCE QAP 16236 SQAP016669621QA
REVISION NR B   DTD 04/16/2024
PART PIECE NUMBER:

IAW REFERENCE QAP 16236 SQAP016669621CFAT
REVISION NR     DTD 02/12/2020
PART PIECE NUMBER:

IAW REFERENCE QAP 16236 CDRL016669621
REVISION NR     DTD 02/28/2024
PART PIECE NUMBER:

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