IMPROVED MAGNETIC R,
This Sources Sought Synopsis is for Defense Logistics Agency market research to identify potential manufacturing/supply sources for an Improved Magnetic R, NSN 5963-01-620-2870, Part Number 10020C-00, supporting the APACHE weapon system, with efforts associated with Redstone Arsenal, Alabama. The proposed NAICS code is 334111 with a size standard of 1,250 employees, and the Government seeks all business types, including 8(a), small business, small disadvantaged, SDVOSB, HUBZone, and Women-Owned small business concerns. Because the required data is not available and competitive specifications cannot be economically developed, the acquisition is currently being procured under FAR 6.302-1(a)(1) with a limited number of responsible sources. Contractors must meet prequalification/source-approval requirements and will be responsible for recurring and nonrecurring engineering to become qualified, plus all aspects of manufacturing/production including supply chain, logistics, parts forecasting, long-lead procurement, material forecasting, obsolescence, and final delivery. This notice is for informational/planning purposes only, is not a solicitation, and no funds are available to pay for response preparation.