SPE4A726R0059 - 1560 - WINDSHIELD PANEL,AI - HELICOPTER, BLACK HAWK UH-60A

SOL #: SPE4A726R0059JustificationSole Source

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Defense Logistics Agency

DLA AVIATION

RICHMOND, VA, 23237, United States

Place of Performance

Richmond, VA

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

PSC

Airframe Structural Components (1560)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/1a4236149d764699bfd72f5b58e3df3c/view

Timeline

Posted

Apr 21, 2026

Last Updated

Apr 27, 2026

Qualification Details

Fit reasons

NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.

Risks

Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.

Next steps

Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.

Quick Summary

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation has issued a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (OTFOC) for the acquisition of 421 WINDSHIELD PANEL, AI (NSN/PN: 1560-014864893/70206-01003-045) for the Black Hawk UH-60A helicopter. This acquisition, under solicitation number SPE4A726R0059, is restricted to Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation and PPG Industries, Inc. due to sole source requirements.

Scope of Work

The requirement is for 421 units of the WINDSHIELD PANEL, AI (NSN/PN: 1560-014864893/70206-01003-045), an airframe structural component for the UH-60A Black Hawk helicopter.

Contract Details

Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Large Buy Request for Proposal (RFP).
Estimated Value: Over $900,000 and not exceeding $20,000,000 (based on approval level).
Statutory Authority: 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), citing that the item is available from only one or a limited number of sources.

Eligibility & Restrictions

This acquisition is restricted to Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (CAGE 78286) and PPG Industries, Inc. (CAGE 53117). The justification states that the part requires engineering source approval by the design control activity (AMSC C) and is acquired from a manufacturing source specified on a source control drawing (AMSC B). A sources sought notice posted on September 26, 2025, yielded no vendor responses.

Timeline & Next Steps

This Justification was published on April 27, 2026. The acquisition was synopsized on or about October 24, 2025. DLA Aviation is including procurement notes to enhance future competition for this item.