16--TAIL ROTOR BLADE,AI

The Defense Logistics Agency is soliciting proposals for the acquisition of 16 TAIL ROTOR BLADE,AI parts, with NSN 7R-1615-016234988-H1 and REF NR 449-016-100-117. The parts require engineering source approval by the design control activity to maintain quality. Only approved sources have been solicited, and new sources must qualify in accordance with the design control activity's procedures. The solicitation requires submission of information detailed in the NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (NAVSUP WSS) Source Approval Information Brochures for spares and repair. Key points to consider: * The parts are flight critical and require Government source approval prior to contract award. * The technical data available has not been determined adequate to support acquisition via full and open competition. * New sources must submit information detailed in the NAVSUP WSS Source Approval Information Brochures. * Offers received without all required data will not be considered for award. * Award of the subject requirement may continue based on Fleet support needs if evaluation of a source approval request cannot be processed in time.