This is a 5-year IDIQ contract for a Carrier Drive Assembly, restricted to approved sources or distributors of the specified Meggitt Defense Systems part. The contract is Firm Fixed Price, with a minimum quantity of 14 and a maximum of 288 units. A reverse auction may be used as a pricing technique after the solicitation closes, requiring bidders to register and complete training in a specific online system to participate. Inspection, acceptance, and packaging will be at the origin, with delivery FOB Destination. Prospective bidders should monitor SAM.gov for solicitation updates.

THIS PROCUREMENT WILL BE A 5-YEAR IDIQ TYPE CONTRACT RESTRICTED TO THE PART NUMBER INDICATED BELOW. ONLY APPROVED SOURCES OR DISTRIBUTORS WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS BUY. ITEM: CARRIER DRIVE ASSEMBLY ... THIS PROCUREMENT WILL BE A 5-YEAR IDIQ TYPE CONTRACT RESTRICTED TO THE PART NUMBER INDICATED BELOW. ONLY APPROVED SOURCES OR DISTRIBUTORS WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS BUY. ITEM: CARRIER DRIVE ASSEMBLY NSN: 1005-01-221-7602 MFR / CAGE / PART NO: MEGGITT DEFENSE SYSTEMS (62228) P/N 014499-505 INSPECTION / ACCEPTANCE: ORIGIN / ORIGIN FOB: DESTINATION PACKAGING: MILITARY / B MINIMUM/MAXIMUM QUANTITY: 14 EACH / 288 EACH KIND OF CONTRACT: FIRM FIXED PRICE The solicitation will post on/about 13 November 2025, with offers due on/about 15 December 2025 (see solicitation for actual offer due date). Offerors are encouraged to check the SAM.gov website on a regular basis for any updates to the solicitation. The solicitation contains a provision entitled 'Reverse Auction,' which allows for the use of reverse auction as a pricing technique. After the solicitation closes, the contracting officer will determine if a reverse auction will be held. If a reverse auction is held, contractors must be registered in the reverse auction system in order to participate in the auction. Additionally, the contractor representative participating in the auction must have taken the on-line reverse auction training prior to the auction. Registration, on-line training, and other information regarding the reverse auction can be found at https://dla.procurexinc.com. Any questions related to the reverse auction system or process can be directed to the contract specialist.

Sources Sought Notice: SPRDL1-25-R-0201 Item Name: Carrier Drive Assembly NSN: 1005-01-221-7602 Manufacturer Part Number: Meggitt Defense Systems (CAGE: 62228) P/N 014499-505 Minimum/Maximum Quantity:... Sources Sought Notice: SPRDL1-25-R-0201 Item Name: Carrier Drive Assembly NSN: 1005-01-221-7602 Manufacturer Part Number: Meggitt Defense Systems (CAGE: 62228) P/N 014499-505 Minimum/Maximum Quantity: 14/288 (5-Year Long Term Contract) End Item: AH-64D and AH-64E Apache Attack Helicopters Response Date: 20 June 2025 Requirements Description: The Carrier Drive Assembly is an essential component of the Apache Attack Helicopter's Ammunition Handling System. It is the interface between the aircraft's ammunition magazine and the linkless ammunition conveyor. The Government does not have rights to the Technical Data Package (TDP) or specifications. This sources sought notice is published in compliance with FAR Part 10, Market Research. The purpose of this sources sought notice is to canvas the industry for any possible other sources. This request for capability information does not constitute a request for proposals. Submission of any information in response to this market research is purely voluntary. The Government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred in responding or in any subsequent exchange of information. Contractors interested in becoming a source of supply need to meet the requirements of the Source Approval Program including vehicle level qualification testing, at their own expense. The TACOM Life Cycle Management Command, Competition Management Office (CMO), is the lead proponent for the Source Approval Program. Specific information and point of contact for the Source Approval Program is available at https://tacom.army.mil/ombudsman/sap.