NSN 1680-015165080, control stick, airc.

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation is conducting market research to identify potential manufacturers or suppliers for a specific aircraft control stick, National Stock Number (NSN) 1680-015165080, used in the UH-60 weapons system. This sources sought notice is designed to determine if additional companies can manufacture or legitimately obtain this critical aerospace component. Currently, the control stick is produced by Rotair Aerospace Corp and Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, with specific part numbers identified. The notice is informational and does not constitute a formal solicitation, meaning no funds are available for response preparation and no contractual commitment exists. Interested companies must submit a Sources Sought And Ready (SAR) drop-off request to DLA Aviation's Small Business Office by June 9, 2025, at 3:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, using the specified email address and including specific identifying information.

The pre-solicitation notice does not indicate a specific set-aside classification and provides no explicit details about potential award values or precise quantity requirements. The current manufacturers (Rotair Aerospace Corp and Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation) are the only identified sources for this control stick, suggesting potential competition or expansion of the supplier base. Companies wishing to be considered as an "approved source" must contact DLA Aviation directly through the specified email channels, providing their CAGE code and contact information. The notice emphasizes that any submitted information is voluntary and that the government is under no obligation to award a contract as a result of this market research announcement. The specific procurement is focused on a military aerospace component for the UH-60 aircraft, indicating a specialized and technical procurement process likely requiring detailed manufacturing capabilities and quality certifications.