“NSN 0680-01-221-2863, Bell Crank, WSDC: 40A, Helicopter, Blackhawk, UH-60A, UH-60L, HH/UH-60M, UH-60V.”
Updated
Sources Sought from the Defense Logistics Agency, for work in Richmond, Virginia. Due Nov 12, 2026, 3:00 PM (UTC-5), 15 days left.
| Title as posted | “NSN 0680-01-221-2863, BELL CRANK, WSDC: 40A, HELICOPTER, BLACKHAWK, UH-60A, UH-60L, HH/UH-60M, UH-60V.” |
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| Solicitation number | SPE4A527R0029 |
| Agency | Defense Logistics Agency |
| Office | DLA Aviation |
| Notice type | Sources Sought |
| Set-aside | None |
| Trade (NAICS) | Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413) |
| Product or service code | 1680 |
| Place of performance | Richmond, Virginia |
| Posted | Oct 27, 2026 |
| Response deadline | Nov 12, 2026, 3:00 PM (UTC-5) (15 days left) |
| Add the deadline to | Google Calendar · Apple / Outlook (.ics) |
Federal prevailing wage rates for this place: Virginia Davis-Bacon and SCA wage determinations.
Description
Purchase Request: 7017838891, NSN 0680-01-221-2863, BELL CRANK; Part Number: 70400-08166-041. Specifications, plans or drawings relating to the procurement described are not available and cannot be furnished by the Government. DLA Aviation does not currently have an approved technical data package for this item, therefore, please do not submit requests.
Approved sources for this item are Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation CAGE 78286. Any manufacturer, other than the approved source, who would like to submit a proposal on this item, must submit a complete source approval package (SAR). This solicitation will result in a firm-fixed price contract.
This is requirement is for 211 EACH. The required delivery is 444 days ARO to Jacksonville, FL (line 0001). This is an Unrestricted Acquisition.
FOB Origin, Inspection and Acceptance at Origin applies. This is a Critical Safety Item. Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) applies.
The final contract award decision may be based upon a combination of price, past performance and other evaluation factors as described in the solicitation. All responsible sources may submit an offer that will be considered. A copy of the solicitation will be available via the DLA-BSM Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS).
A copy of this solicitation will also be available to requesters by contacting the buyer directly. The estimated solicitation issue date is 11/13/2026. The anticipated closing date is 12/13/2026.
DLA Weapons Support 6090 Strathmore Rd Richmond, VA. 23237
Contracting contact
- Samuel Kogi · [email protected] · (445) 737-9377
- Nakeesha Mitchell Palmore · [email protected] · (445) 737-4342
As published on the official notice. Ask questions in writing and before any questions deadline the notice sets.
Is your business small enough?
For NAICS 336413, a business counts as small if it has no more than 1,250 employees (SBA size standard, with exceptions in the notes). This notice is set aside, so only businesses under that size, or in the named program, can bid. SBA table, current as of Oct 15, 2026.
Notice history
- Oct 21, 2026: Sources Sought Due Oct 26, 2026, 3:00 PM (UTC-4)
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About the buyer
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