Presolicitation
“NSN 5315-01-537-4652, PIN,BLADE,SOLID, WSDC: 40A, HELICOPTER, BLACKHAWK, UH-60A, UH-60L, HH/UH-60M, UH-60V.”
Dept of Defense · Defense Logistics Agency · Sol. SPE4A526R0306
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DLA Aviation plans to buy 288 solid blade pins (NSN 5315-01-537-4652) for Black Hawk helicopters, delivered to Cherry Point, NC. It is an unrestricted firm-fixed-price buy, and the only approved source is Sikorsky Aircraft. This is a presolicitation, so the actual solicitation is expected around 15 October 2026.
Watch out for
- Sole approved source. Only Sikorsky is approved, and a new supplier must get source approval first, which is hard for a small business.
Approved sources for this item are Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation CAGE 78286.
- Critical Safety Item. Critical safety parts carry stricter quality and traceability rules.
This is a Critical Safety Item.
- No technical data available. The government has no approved technical data package and will not furnish drawings.
DLA Aviation does not currently have an approved technical data package for this item, therefore, please do not submit requests.
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Full brief
What they want
- Supply 288 each of PIN, BLADE, SOLID (Part Number 78550-02419-041)
- Deliver 337 days after award to Cherry Point, NC
- Meet Critical Safety Item requirements
- Non-approved manufacturers must submit a source approval package (SAR)
- Contract type
- Firm-fixed-price contract
- Period of performance
- Delivery 337 days ARO (after receipt of order)
- Place of performance
- Delivery to Cherry Point, NC; buying office Richmond, VA
- How they'll choose
- Combination of price, past performance and other factors as described in the solicitation
- Offers due
- 2026-10-14T15:00:00-04:00
- How to submit
- Solicitation will be on DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS); may also request from the buyer
What they'll judge offers on
- Price
- Past performance
- Other evaluation factors in the solicitation
What to include when you submit
- Estimated solicitation issue date is 10/15/2026; anticipated closing date is 11/14/2026
- Non-approved sources must submit a complete source approval package (SAR)
You must have
- Approved source or an approved source approval package (SAR); Sikorsky is the listed approved source
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).
- Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) applies
Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) applies.
Current contractor
Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (CAGE 78286) is the listed approved source; no incumbent contract is named
Not in the notice text
- Full solicitation terms (not yet issued)
- Source approval package requirements
- Exact deadline (response date and anticipated closing date differ)
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Key facts
- Response due
- Oct 14, 2026, 7:00 PM UTC
- Posted
- Oct 8, 2026
- Notice type
- Presolicitation
- Solicitation
- SPE4A526R0306
- Agency
- Dept of Defense · Defense Logistics Agency
- Office
- DLA Aviation
- Set-aside
- No Set aside used
- NAICS
- 332618
- Product/service code
- 5315
- Business type
- Manufactured parts & equipment
- Place of performance
- Richmond, VA, 23237
- Contracting contact
- Samuel Kogisamuel.kogi@dla.mil4457379377
- Versions
- 3 (amended since first posted)
Before you respond
Full notice text from SAM.gov
Purchase Request: 7018342335, NSN 5315-01-537-4652, PIN,BLADE,SOLID; Part Number: 78550-02419-041. 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 553 EACH. The required delivery is 337 days ARO to Cherry Point, NC (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 10/15/2026. The anticipated closing date is 11/14/2026. DLA Weapons Support 6090 Strathmore Rd Richmond, VA. 23237
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