The Contractor, as an Independent Contractor, and not as an agent or employee of the Government, shall furnish all services, facilities, labor, parts, materials, equipment, tools, and data (other than Government Furnished Property), necessary to accomplish the inspection and overhaul for the following:

Nomenclature: Servocylinder

Weapon System: CH-47 Chinook

Input/Output NSN: 1680-01-120-7642

Input/Output P/N: 145CS114-1

Estimated Quantity Range: 25 minimum – 540 maximum

The applicable North America Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 336413 is and the size standard is 1,250 employees.

The Servocylinder is a Critical Safety Item (CSI) and must be overhauled by the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or other approved sources. Therefore, the requirement is restricted to The Boeing Company (CAGE Code: 77272) and Honeywell Intl Inc. Engines and System Environment Control Systems ECS (CAGE Code: 70210).

Contractors are encouraged to seek Source Approval Request (SAR) in order to become an approved source by submitting documentation in accordance to with the AMCOM Maintenance and Overhaul SAR Guidance. These procedures are outlined at the following website: https://www.avmc.army.mil/Directorates/SRD/SAR/, Questions concerning SAR submission can be directed to the M&O SAR Team via email: [email protected]. The solicitation will not close prior to the date stated on the solicitation.

This announcement is for information and planning purposes only and should not be constructed as a commitment by the Government for any purposes. This announcement does not constitute a RFP. A synopsis will be issued at a later date for this requirement. Requests for solicitation will not receive a response. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information to this announcement and any follow-up information requested. No basis for claim against the Government shall arises as result of a response to this announcement or Government use of any information provided. The Government reserves the right to consider acquisition strategies as deemed appropriate.

Foreign firms are reminded that all requests for solicitation must be processed through their respective embassies. All responsible sources may submit a proposal shall be considered by the Agency.