HELICOPTER, BLACKHAWK, UH-60A; SCREW, CAP, SOCKET HELICOPTER

The Defense Logistics Agency, DLA Aviation, has issued a pre-solicitation notice for the procurement of socket cap screws (NSN 5305-016727413) used in the UH-60A Blackhawk helicopter. This requirement is classified under NAICS 336413, Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing, and PSC 5305, Screws. The procurement is designated as an unrestricted, other than full and open competition acquisition with no set-aside (NONE). The identified source of supply is Breeze-Eastern LLC (CAGE 08484, P/N BL-19558-1). While the item is considered a critical application item, it is not a critical safety item, and first article or production lot testing requirements do not apply.

The government intends to award an indefinite quantity contract for a five-year ordering period with no options to extend. The estimated annual quantity for the duration of the contract is 10 units per year, and the production delivery schedule is 365 days. Performance will take place in Richmond, Virginia, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the origin and final delivery at the destination. Although the government is not using formal contracting by negotiation policies, past performance will be evaluated through the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS), and the final award decision will be based on price, past performance, and other solicitation factors.

Responses to solicitation SPE4A726R0585 are due by July 13, 2026. Interested parties must submit a written proposal to the designated fax number to be considered for award, as paper copies of the solicitation will not be provided. The formal solicitation is expected to be issued on or about June 12, 2026. All responsible sources may submit an offer, and interested persons may identify their capability to satisfy the requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice. Jenier Mitchell is the primary point of contact for this procurement.