UH-1N Rotor Masts
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- FD20602600188
- Agency
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Aviation
Defense Logistics Agency, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 336411 Aircraft Manufacturing
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is seeking to procure UH-1N Rotor Masts (NSN 1615-00-255-2896), critical assemblies that serve as the attachment and drive mechanism between the transmission and rotor hub on UH-1N helicopters. Each rotor mast consists of a machined tubular steel alloy mast shaft, forged liner, mast bearing nut, and forged plate assembly. This is a pre-solicitation notice for market research purposes only and does not constitute a formal request for proposal or solicitation. The Government intends to award a sole source contract to Bell Textron Inc. under FAR 6.302-1 based on the company's exclusive ownership of proprietary data, technical drawings, and manufacturing expertise necessary for this specialized component. Interested parties must submit their responses by December 5, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST to Anthony Light (anthony.light.2@us.af.mil) and Adam Randall (timothy.randall.4@us.af.mil), with the understanding that all submissions are voluntary and non-binding.
No set-aside designation has been applied to this procurement opportunity. Bell Textron Inc. (CAGE code 97499) is identified as the sole source of supply, and the Government does not possess any technical data, drawings, schematics, or releasable documentation to support this requirement, further justifying the sole source determination. The pre-solicitation notice does not disclose specific award values, budget ranges, or quantity requirements for the rotor masts. No funds are available to reimburse respondents for preparation of submissions, and responses will be used solely to support the Market Research Report for the Rotor Mast component. The Government retains no obligation to award a contract based on this notice or any responses received.
Notice text
The Rotor Mast , whose National Stock Number (NSN) is 1615-00-255-2896 and Part Number (PN) is 204-040-366-15), is an assembly of parts not all having the same item name which is used an an extension between the tranmission and rotor hub on the UH-1N helicopter. It is the mechanism for attaching the main rotor to the helicopter and drive train, and for driving the main rotor assembly. It consists of a machined tubular steel alloy mast shaft, forged liner, mast bearing nut, and forged plate assembly.
The DLA Weapons Support Contracting Office intends to award a sole source contract to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Bell Textron Inc.,under FAR 6.302-1, "Only One Responsible Source." Bell Textron, Inc. (CAGE 97499) is the sole source of supply for the Rotor Mast (NSN 1615-00-255-2896). The Government does not own any data, drawings, schematics, or any other releasable technical data in support of this requirement. Consequently, Bell Textron Inc. is the only known source with the required technical expertise, proprietary data, and manufacturing capability to ensure proper performance and compatibility of the equipment.
DISCLAIMER: This SSS is for information and market research purposes only. It is not a request for proposal, does not constitute a solicitation, and shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government. Responses are not considered offers, and the Government is under no obligation to award a contract based on this notice. No funds are available to reimburse respondents for preparation of submissions. All information provided is strictly voluntary and will be used to support the Market Research Report for the Rotor Mast.
All interested parties who want to identify their interest and capability may respond to this Soures Sought Synopsis (SSS) no later than 5-DEC-2025 at 12 PM EST. Responses need to be directed to Anthony Light(anthony.light.2@us.af.mil) and Adam Randall (timothy.randall.4@us.af.mil).
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| UH-1N Rotor Masts | Solicitation | |
| UH-1N Rotor Masts | Pre-Solicitation | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation |
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