Bell H1 X64 r-0004

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation Weapons Support division in Richmond has issued this pre-solicitation notice to conduct market research regarding the manufacturing and sourcing capabilities for 64 National Item Identification Numbers (NIINs) consisting of aircraft parts and mechanical components. The opportunity seeks responses from manufacturers or suppliers capable of producing or legitimately obtaining these items, which span multiple product categories including aircraft structural components, tubes, bearings, control devices, and miscellaneous fasteners. A critical requirement is that all items require Government Source Approval prior to any contract award, and respondents must note that Bell (CAGE 97499) is currently the approved source for these items. Importantly, this pre-solicitation notice explicitly states that it is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment to award a contract; responses are purely voluntary and the government will incur no obligation to issue an award based on this announcement. The response deadline is December 26, 2025, and interested companies that are not already approved sources must submit a Source Approval Request (SAR) through the DoDSafe secure portal by emailing dlaavnsmallbus@dla.mil with their CAGE code, NSN details, and contact information.

This opportunity carries no set-aside designation and does not indicate a specific award value or budget range in the pre-solicitation materials. Bell Helicopter Company (CAGE 97499) is identified as the currently approved source for all listed items, though the market research purpose of this notice suggests DLA is actively seeking alternative or additional qualified suppliers. No specific quantities, timeline for service delivery, or contract duration is provided in the announcement. Respondents should be aware that any NIINs determined not to be sole-source will not be considered for future procurement under this sources sought initiative, and no government funds are available to compensate companies for their response preparation efforts. The primary pathway for non-approved sources to participate is through the formal Source Approval Request process via the secure DoDSafe system.