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This Sources Sought Notice is for informational and planning purposes only. Market research in accordance with FAR Part 10 is being conducted. This is not a Request for Proposal, Request for Quote, or Invitation for Bid. It does not constitute a solicitation and shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government. Responses in any form are not offers and the Government is under no obligation to make an award as a result of this announcement.

The applicable NAICS code for this requirement is 336413 Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing with a Small Business Size Standard of 1,250 number of employees. The Product Service Code (PSC) is 1560 – Airframe Structural Components. This acquisition is proposed to be a Brand Name acquisition resulting in a firm-fixed price purchase order.

The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to survey prospective vendors capable of providing the following Hexcel product:

Product Specifications / Salient Characteristics

SS9223

Description 1.8 3/16 HRH-10 Thickness 2.000+/- .006” ribbon 48.00 Min 47.00” width 96.000 Min 95.00”

Material – Cell Size – Density = HRH - 10 - 3/16 - 1.8

HRH-10 - designates honeycomb type

3/16 - is the cell size in inches

1.8 - is the nominal density in pounds per cubic foot

Manufacture IAW Sikorsky Specification: SS9223

Certificate of Conformance Required

Quantity – 14 Each

The Contractor shall provide the Hexcel HRH-10 Honeycomb as described. Delivery is FOB Destination to the Corpus Christi Army Depot, Corpus Christi, Texas 78419.

Comments and/or suggestions are encouraged and can be included in your response.

Interested businesses shall provide the following information:

1. Company name, mailing address, cage code, point of contact, telephone number and email address.

2. Business size status, e.g., 8(a), Woman Owned or Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, small business, large business, etc.

3. Appropriate written information and/or data supporting your capability to perform the required effort.

4. Answers to the following questions:

a. Have you provided this item in the past?

b. What is your delivery lead time after receipt of order?

c. Is this product considered commercial?

d. Is this product considered a special order? If yes, is there a quantity minimum to order?

e. What are your payment/discount terms?

f. What is your estimated cost for this requirement? You will not be held to this price. It is only for market research purposes.

g. Where is the product manufactured and is there compliance with the Buy American statute for this item?

h. What is the warranty coverage, if any?

This notice is designed to locate responsible sources that have an interest and can deliver the required product. If your firm is capable and qualified, send the required response in writing to the primary point of contact indicated within this announcement. Responses are due no later than 14 November 2022, 4:00 p.m. CST by e-mail to the primary contact, Londres Medranda, Contract Specialist, at londres.e.medranda.civ@army.mil and to the secondary contact, Danny Ortiz, Contracting Officer, at danny.ortiz24.civ@army.mil. Responses should be submitted in Microsoft Word, Excel, or Portable Document Format (PDF). Reference the synopsis title in subject line of e-mail. Market research responses received after the time and date specified may not be considered.

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