Arm, nose SKI

Defense Logistics Agency Aviation seeks quotations for 15 arm, nose ski bell crank assemblies (NSN 1630-01-675-7655 LE) for LC-130 aircraft nose landing gear struts, with quotations due July 15, 2026. The procurement is restricted to Total Small Business and requires qualified sources per FAR 52.209-1.

Place of performance is Hill Air Force Base, Utah (7981 Georgia St, Hill AFB, UT 84056). The item is manufactured from 4340 steel bar per SAE AMS 6414 with manufacturer part numbers 1DDX0 201612218-01 and 4JZH8 201612218-01. All deliveries are FOB Origin to DLA Distribution Depot Hill within 365 calendar days of award. Buy American Act requirements apply, and the item is subject to Item Unique Identification marking.

The RFQ presents three bidding options: Bid A requires first article approval with one first article unit and 14 production articles; Bid A also offers an alternative with one first article unit only; Bid B waives first article requirements for 15 production articles. Evaluation includes a $1,200 cost factor for first article testing. First article testing may be waived if the contractor has previously furnished the item to the prime contractor for Air Force delivery, is currently in production for the Air Force, or previously furnished it directly to the Air Force, provided no more than 36 months have elapsed since contract completion.

Contractors must submit qualification packages including facilities certification, current ESA-approved Technical Data Package, manufacturing compliance demonstration, qualification test plan, and pre-contract award qualification article. Estimated qualification cost is $2,400 with approximately 180 days to complete qualification. The contract carries a DO: A1 rating under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System. The NAICS code is 336413, Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing.