This solicitation will contain one NSN, 4010-00-912-0111, for a Wire Rope assembly, Single Leg.  This solicitation will be solicited for award of a Definitive Quantity Contract, for a firm fixed price buy with no option for a QTY of 101 ea.  This is a 1C item.  This procurement will be solicited as Unrestricted. FOB Origin with Inspection and Acceptance at Origin.  This item is a part number from an approved source of supply: HARMONIC DRIVE, LLC DBA 34519 P/N 7371032; LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION DBA 563J1 P/N 7371032; LOCKHEED MARTIN SERVICES, INC. DBA 1WL60 P/N 7371032; LOCKHEED MARTIN AEROPARTS, INC. 0A489 P/N 7371032; AEROCONTROLEX GROUP, INC. DBA 98889 P/N 8367; LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION DBA 98897 P/N 7371032. Item is Production Lot Testing - Government; First Article Testing - Government; and CSI - NAVY.  The final contract award decision may be based upon a combination of price, past performance, and other evaluation factors as described in the solicitation.  Required delivery is 448 days ARO with PLT and FAT.  Item is a Critical Safety Item.  It is not commercial.  This solicitation includes provision 52.215-9023, Reverse Auction. Since a Reverse Auction may be conducted, offerors are encouraged to access the Procurex system and review the Reverse Auction help tutorials at: http://dla.procurexinc.com to learn more about how to participate in an auction. The solicitation issue date is on or about February 12, 2015. The anticipated aviation award date is March 12, 2015.

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