INSULATION BLANKET, CABIN, AIRCRAFT / NSN 16680-01-559-2036 / CH-47 HELICOPTER

This unrestricted solicitation seeks to establish an Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC) for a specialized insulation blanket used in the cabin of CH‑47 helicopters. The contract will have a five‑year base period with an estimated annual quantity of 40 units. The Government has identified Boeing as the OEM and currently approves only AAR Component Services – Hot Springs as the source; any other vendor must undergo a Source Approval Request. Submissions are accepted through a reverse‑auction system, and contractors must be SAM‑registered. • Product: NSN 1680‑01‑559‑2036 insulation blanket for aircraft cabin, FOB destination, inspection at origin. • Quantity: Estimated 40 units per year over a 5‑year base period (total ~200 units). • Procurement method: Unrestricted solicitation with limited sources; reverse auction (Procurex) may be used. • Requirements: Suppliers must be registered in SAM; must submit proposals by the response deadline; potential for a source‑approval process if not pre‑approved.