BELL CRANK and 1 more item

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is soliciting quotes under RFQ SPE4A727Q0029, issued by DLA office SPE4A7 through DIBBS, for seven bell crank units (NSN 1680-00-624-6740) and one unit of part 0001S00000053 on line 0002, with quotes due October 16, 2026. The set-aside is Total Small Business, and quotes must be submitted via DIBBS. The Due Date field and the later description block list October 16, 2026, while the earlier description block lists October 9, 2026.

Both lines carry FOB origin terms with inspection at origin and delivery within 100 days. Per the government file summary, delivery is to DLA Distribution Cherry Point, North Carolina, line 0002 is a contractor-performed First Article Test, and final production delivery runs 100 days after FAT approval. The summary identifies the bell crank as a critical application item requiring serialization, manufactured by Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. (CAGE 97499, P/N 204-001-559-1). Quoters must meet CMMC Level 2 requirements. Distribution of export-controlled technical data under ITAR and EAR is limited to contractors holding approved US/Canada Joint Certification Program certification and DLA approval. Other requirements include MIL-STD-129 marking, FAR 52.246-17 warranty for one year from last delivery, value engineering incentives, and payment through Wide Area WorkFlow.

Per the government file summary, evaluation emphasizes delivery performance, which the Government states is more important than price. Past performance is weighted by SPRS evaluations most heavily, followed by quality history and delivery schedule compliance. The procurement is classified under PSC 1680, Miscellaneous Aircraft Accessories And Components.