Sources Sought for NSN 160-01-642-2829

The solicitation requires prospective suppliers to demonstrate the ability to successfully reverse‑engineer, manufacture, or repair the subject item by submitting a comprehensive Reverse Engineering Management Plan that details design, materials, critical characteristics, inspection processes, and manufacturing processes. Evaluators will also assess whether the commercial application environment, loads, and safety assessments are comparable to the military environment, and will verify that any special tooling needed is available to the supplier. Compliance with all government quality‑assurance provisions, testing requirements, and FAA PMA approval (including platform/model coverage, approval basis, design packages, and test results) is mandatory. In addition, each offeror must provide a Supplier Brochure and a Source Approval Request (SAR) package that includes a cover letter, part identification, company CAGE information, equipment capabilities (accuracy, size, precision), process/operation sheets, and complete Inspection Method Sheets. The SAR must demonstrate control of all special processes, identify sub‑tier suppliers, and show the ability to meet drawing and specification requirements; on‑site government inspection may be required. The solicitation emphasizes strict source‑approval procedures, potential target‑list development for competition savings, and notes that SARs submitted after a FedBizOpps announcement may not be processed in time for the current award.

Notice ID

db50e5c0cbed433e9ba3be8c808e31a4

Solicitation Number

SPE4A726R0653-Sources_Sought

NAICS Code

336413

Classification Code

1650