This is a sources sought. This announcement is in support of market research to determine the feasibility of a limited competitive acquisition and to identify potential sources that can provide the Maintenance and Overhaul of the following item:

NOMENCLATURE: ACCUMULATOR, HYDRAULIC

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OUTPUT NSN:                               1650-01-205-8155

OUTPUT P/N:                                 266010-1003

INPUT NSN :                                  1650-01-205-8155

INPUT P/N:                                     266010-1003

ESTIMATED QUANTITY RANGE: Minimum 50 each Maximum 396 each

The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 336413 and the size standard is 1250 employees.

The Accumulator, Hydraulic is Not a Critical Safety Item (CSI). A Depot Maintenance Requirement (DMWR) is not available for this item. Currently the known approved source for the repair of the Accumulator, Hydraulic are THE BOING COMPANY (CAGE CODE 8V613), MCDONNELL DOUGLAS HELICOPTER CO INC (CAGE CODE 02731), PARKER HANNIFIN CORPORATION (CAGE CODE 82106). Contractors are encouraged to seek Source Approval Request (SAR) in order to become an approved source by submitting documentation in accordance with the Maintenance and Overhaul (M&O) SAR Guidance.  Questions concerning SAR submissions can be directed to the M&O SAR Team at [email protected] or 256-876-3198/256-313-8998/256-313-6371.

This announcement is for information and planning purposes only and should not be construed as a commitment by the Government for any purpose. This announcement does not constitute a RFP. A synopsis will be issued at a later date for this requirement. Requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this announcement and any follow-up information requested. No basis for claim against the Government shall arise as a result of a response to this announcement or Government use of any information provided. This announcement does not restrict the Government to an ultimate acquisition strategy. The Government reserves the right to consider acquisition strategies as deemed appropriate. Submittal of information is requested via electronic mail only to Matthew Redman, Contract Specialist, [email protected] no later than 5 days from date of posting.