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Solicitation number SPE4AX-23-R-0028 is issued as a Request For Proposal (RFP). This is notice of the Government’s intent to award a Firm Fixed Price Contract under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, Other Than Full and Open Competition.

This acquisition is for items sole source to Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation.

The proposed contract action is intended to award on a sole source basis as supported by the Class Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition in accordance with FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(ii). The proposed sole source contract will be issued to Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, the sole manufacturer and only known source of supply for these items. The Government intends to award a Firm Fixed Price Contract to Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation utilizing FAR 15 procedure. The award will be made based on price and performance criterion.

This agency seeks to gain support for Northrop Grumman sole source consumable items. The Government’s goal is to increase Northrop Grumman sole source parts availability by improving Material Availability (MA) on NG sole source spare parts required to support various aircrafts. The improved support will assist in maintaining its MA targets for various program platforms. The solicitation includes 13 NSNs for this action. If other items are subsequently added, as defined by the terms of the contract, they will be synopsized separately.

It is the Government’s intent issue a sole source solicitation to Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, the sole manufacturer and only known source of supply, for this population of items sole source to Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation. Therefore, if any non-OEM source is interested in any of the NSNs, please notify the acquisition specialist prior to the solicitation’s closing date. Surplus dealers are also invited to respond to this synopsis. The response should include a completed surplus certificate, DLAD 52.211-9000, Government Surplus Material or adequate traceability documentation to show that the product is acceptable. (Note: Other Aviation sites will provide their equivalent surplus clause, as applicable). Responses to this announcement from other than the OEM should identify items of interest and include evidence of ability to supply the items for the contract period as identified. In addition, respondents should identify the quantity available and price. A copy of the letter of interest should be forwarded to the acquisition specialist identified herein and SBA PCR (tammy.birdsong@sba.gov). The Government may alter the acquisition strategy if purchase of existing surplus or newly manufactured inventory is in the best interest of the Government.

All responsible sources may submit a proposal sufficient to determine capability, which may be considered by the agency. Proposals must be submitted not later than the closing date and time as listed. All respondents shall be registered in the SAM.gov website (https://sam.gov/content/home), ORCA, and have a valid DUNS number, CAGE Code, and Tax Identification Number. All quotes received after the closing date listed may be considered “late,” and may not be considered for award.