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30MM INNER DRUM HELIX


Georgia, United States
Government : Military
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FROM:  Lindsay Palumbo/409 SCMS/GUME


TO:  DLA Aviation Procurement Operations at Warner Robins (SPRWA1)


LOCATION:  Robins AFB, GA 31098-1813


FBO Post Title:  Request for Interested Manufacturers, 30mm inner drum (helix), 1005-01-061-3790 P/N 209F547


SUBJECT:

Market research is being conducted to identify potential sources that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the requirements for qualification and production of the 30mm Peak Structure Assembly 1005-01-061-3790, PN 209F547.


ITEM DESCRIPTION

The 30mm inner drum (helix) is a welded assembly with a mounting ring at each end.  The end rings provide the means of mounting the scoop disc assemblies.  Sheet metal leaves are welded to the outer surface of the core to form a double-lead helix.  When the inner drum is rotated, the helix moves the rounds along the drum partitions.  Round guides, located on the helix leaves, contact the projectile, case neck, and the portion of the case at the extreme diameter of the helix to provide control of live rounds and spent cases.  The inner drum (helix) is part of the overall Ammunition Storage Drum. 


Impediment to Competition:

This item has an Acquisition Method Code/Acquisition Method Suffix code of 3/H, due to the Government does not have in its possession sufficient, accurate, or legible data to purchase this part from other than current source.  A 3-D model must be validated before this part can be opened to limited competition. Once validation is complete, this part will have an AMSC of 2/C limited competition for all future buys. This part will then require engineering source approval by the design control activity (AFLCMC/EBHAEW) in order to maintain the quality of the part.  An AMSC of 2/C requires potential suppliers to satisfy a qualification statement detailing the manufacturing and quality requirements needed to make the item which will result in limited competition.  An alternate source must qualify in accordance with the design control activity's procedures, as approved by the cognizant Government engineering activity.  Existing unique design capability, engineering skills, and manufacturing knowledge by the qualified sources require acquisition of the part from the approved source. 


INTEREST

The DLA/AWB Contracting Office intends to award a sole source contract to General Dynamics-OTS for the manufacture of the 30mm inner drum (helix) in support of the A-10 Aircraft program.  Other interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement no later than 20 June 2019 by emailing Lindsay.Palumbo@us.af.mil and or Kenya.jackson.3@us.af.mil .  The government intends to procure these items using Other Than Full and Open Competition as prescribed by FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements.


DISCLAIMER

This sources sought synopsis is for informational purposes only.  This is not a request for proposal.  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 award a contract as a result of this announcement.  No funds are available to pay for preparation of responses to this announcement.  Any information submitted by respondents to this technical description is strictly voluntary.


Kenya D. Jackson, Contract Specialist, Phone 4789263946, Email kenya.jackson.3@us.af.mil

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