Bell Crank

The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime is conducting a market survey to identify potential manufacturers for NSN 3040-01-325-7874, a Bell Crank aerospace component classified under the Mechanical Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing category (NAICS 333613). The agency seeks to gather market intelligence regarding manufacturing capabilities, inventory availability, commercial item status, delivery timelines, and pricing for this component to support a potential future solicitation. Interested suppliers must submit completed market survey responses by December 31, 2025, providing detailed information about their manufacturing capabilities and ability to meet government procurement requirements. Companies seeking to become approved sources must demonstrate that their product meets or exceeds the quality standards of the currently approved Original Equipment Manufacturer through submission of a Source Approval Request (SAR) package, which requires comprehensive technical documentation and evidence of manufacturing competency. Suppliers are also asked to confirm their business size classification and commitment to pursuing a Firm Fixed Price Contract for this procurement.

This pre-solicitation notice carries no set-aside designation and currently lists Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (CAGE code 78286) as the approved source, with existing part numbers 70400-08163-043 and 70400-08163-102-044-043. The market survey indicates a potential procurement volume of 371 units with a 100% quantity option, though specific award values or budget ranges are not disclosed in this pre-solicitation phase. The AMC/AMSC code assigned to this NSN is "3/C," which denotes the administrative management classification level. Responses submitted to the contract specialist will inform the development of realistic solicitation requirements and determine the scope of competition for this aerospace component. Interested contractors can access additional guidance on the Alternate Offer/Source Approval Program through the DLA Land and Maritime website for detailed information on the SAR application process and requirements.