Helicopter, black hawk UH-60A; bell crank
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- SPE4A726R0477
- Agency
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Aviation
Defense Logistics Agency, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 488190 Other Support Activities for Air Transportation
- Place of performance
- Richmond, Virginia 23237, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is procuring Bell Crank components (NSN 1680-011589685) for the UH-60A Black Hawk helicopter under a 100% Small Business Set Aside contract. This indefinite quantity contract will operate over a five-year ordering period with a 570-day production schedule that includes First Article Test (FAT) and Government Production Lot Test (PLT) submissions and evaluations. The procurement is classified as a Critical Application Item, though not a Critical Safety Item, and requires compliance with configuration control, export control regulations, and applicable specifications and drawings. Offerors must submit complete solicitation copies to be considered for award, with proposals due by May 4, 2026, sent via fax to (804) 279-4165. The full solicitation documents are available through the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) at https://dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/, accessible in portable document format.
This procurement is reserved exclusively for small businesses, with an estimated annual quantity of 70 units throughout the base five-year period and no contract extension options. Current sources of supply identified include PCX Aerosystems-Manchester, LLC, Rotair Aerospace Corp, Seanair, LLC, Tek Precision Co Limited, and Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, all operating under part number 70400-08102-045. The contract will operate on an FOB Destination basis with inspection and acceptance occurring at origin. While the pre-solicitation notice posted on March 18, 2026, does not specify an explicit contract value or budget range, the anticipated total delivery of 570 units over the five-year period provides the framework for quantifying potential award amounts. Interested small business contractors should prepare comprehensive proposals addressing all technical requirements and be prepared to demonstrate capability in aircraft component manufacturing, testing, and compliance with defense procurement standards.
Notice text
Solicitation for End Item: HELICOPTER, BLACK HAWK UH-60A; BELL CRANK; NSN 1680-011589685. DURATION OF CONTRACT ORDERING PERIOD: 60 MONTHS OR 5 YEARS. NO OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT. THE REQUESTED TOTAL DELIVERY SCHEDULE IS 570 DAYS PRODUCTION (including FAT and PLT submissions and eval); Export Control does apply. Critical Application Item. The NSN is NOT a Critical Safety Item (CSI). Configuration Control Applies. Contractor First Article Test requirements apply to this NSN. Government Production Lot Test (PLT) requirements apply to this NSN. NAICS is 488190. This is a 100% Small Business Set Aside procurement after exclusion of sources.
Source(s) of Supply listed in the Item Description:
PCX AEROSYSTEMS-MANCHESTER, LLC 15152 P/N 70400-08102-045
ROTAIR AEROSPACE CORP 54878 P/N 70400-08102-045
SEANAIR, LLC 63630 P/N 70400-08102-045
TEK PRECISION CO LIMITED 65780 P/N 70400-08102-045
SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT CORPORATION 78286 P/N 70400-08102-045
FOB Destination, Inspection/Acceptance: Origin. This is a request for proposal for an Indefinite Quantity Contract. Estimated Annual Quantities for the base period of five (5) years and zero (0) option periods will be 70 each. Specifications, plans, or drawings relating to the procurement described may or may not be available and will be furnished by the Government through C-Folders if applicable. Request for a written proposal, please submit offers to fax # (804) 279-4165. OFFERORS MUST COMPLETE A COPY OF THE SOLICITATION IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR AWARD. A copy of the solicitation will be made available via DLA Internet Bid Board System at https://dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/ issue date cited in the RFP. From the DIBBS Homepage, select Search RFPs. Then choose the RFP you wish to download. RFPs are in portable document format (pdf). To download and view these documents you will need the lasted version of Adobe Acrobat Reader. This software is available free at http://www.adobe.com. A paper copy of this solicitation will not be available to requestors.
The solicitation issue date will be on or about April 2, 2026. All responsible sources may submit an offer, which will be considered. PPIRS will be used to evaluate Past Performance. Based upon market research, the Government is not using the policies contained in Part 15, Contracting by Negotiation, in its solicitation for the described supplies or services. However, interested persons may identify to the contracting officer their interest and capability to satisfy the Government's requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice. The final contract award decision may be based upon a combination of price, past performance, and other evaluation factors as described in the solicitation.
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Bell crank | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation |
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