NSN 1680-015482318, Grip Assembly, WSDC: 40A, Helicopter, UH-60A, UH-60L, UH-60V

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is preparing to solicit an Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC) for a Grip Assembly related to UH-60A, UH-60L, and UH-60V helicopters, specifically NSN 1680-015482318. The procurement will be unrestricted and will seek a contractor capable of manufacturing fin-tank and pylon components, with Mason Electric Co. (CAGE 815790) currently producing the part under part number 724-80108. Potential bidders must be certified by the Department of Defense to access unclassified data, which requires submission of DD Form 2345 to the Defense Logistics Information Services. The solicitation will be available on the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) and is scheduled to be issued on or about December 26, 2024, with proposals due by January 25, 2025. Contractors will need to demonstrate compliance with DOD 5220.22M data access requirements and have the technical capability to produce the specified helicopter components.

The contract will have a base period of five years with zero option periods and an estimated annual quantity of 12 units. Delivery is specified as 263 days after the date of order, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the point of origin and FOB terms set at destination. The contract falls under NAICS category 336413 for Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing, with a Product Service Code (PSC) of 1680 for Miscellaneous Aircraft Accessories and Components. There is no specific set-aside designation for small businesses, indicating the solicitation is open to all qualified contractors. The estimated annual value and total contract value are not explicitly stated in the pre-solicitation notice, but the technical complexity and specific military application suggest a potentially significant contract value for a specialized aerospace manufacturing contract.