Collar, Pin-Rivet - 40A / HELICOPTER, BLACK HAWK UH-60A, UH-60L, HH/UH-60M, UH-60V

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is seeking to procure Collar, Pin-Rivet components (NSN 5320-01-273-1677) for use on Black Hawk helicopters, including UH-60A, UH-60L, HH/UH-60M, and UH-60V variants. The agency plans to issue a solicitation for a long-term Indefinite Quantity Contract under FAR Part 15, with six approved sources of supply including SPS Technologies, Howmet Global Fastening Systems, Huck International, and HI-Shear Corporation, all providing the same part number HL1087ATW6. The contract will cover DLA Direct requirements only under FOB Origin terms with inspection and acceptance at origin. Award decisions will be based on a combination of price, past performance, and other evaluation factors detailed in the solicitation. The solicitation is scheduled to be issued on or about July 23, 2025, and will be available through the DLA Internet Bid Board System at https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil.

This procurement opportunity is designated as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside, restricting competition to qualified SDVOSB firms. The contract structure includes a five-year base period with zero option periods, indicating a substantial long-term commitment for these aviation hardware components. Six companies are pre-approved as sources of supply, with some entities like SPS Technologies and Howmet Global Fastening Systems having multiple CAGE codes, suggesting they may have different divisions or subsidiaries eligible to compete. The indefinite quantity nature of the contract means the government will have flexibility in ordering quantities as needed throughout the performance period. Given the specialized nature of helicopter hardware and the multi-year commitment, this represents a significant opportunity for eligible small businesses in the aerospace manufacturing sector.