16--BLADE,ROTARY WING
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 at Philadelphia, PA is issuing a solicitation for newly manufactured Rotary Wing Blades (Product Service Code 1615). This opportunity is being issued under Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF). Government source approval is required, and only newly manufactured spares will be accepted. Proposals are due April 9, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation seeks proposals for the supply of Rotary Wing Blades. Key requirements include:
- Provision of newly manufactured spares only; refurbished, remanufactured, or repaired material is unacceptable.
- Government source approval is mandatory. Offers from non-approved sources will be deemed technically unacceptable.
- Dealers/distributors of government-approved sources MUST submit a copy of their authorized distributor letter (on the manufacturer's letterhead) to the buyer at the time of proposal submittal.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Product Service Code: 1615 (Helicopter Rotor Blades, Drive Mechanisms And Components)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Proposal Due: April 9, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT
- Published: March 10, 2026
Evaluation
Quotes/proposals from sources not government-approved will be technically unacceptable. Offers for refurbished, remanufactured, or repaired material will also be ineligible for award. Compliance with the authorized distributor letter requirement for dealers is critical.
Additional Notes
- This solicitation is issued under Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF).
- Drawings and technical data are not available for this requirement.
- The requirement for Item Unique Identification and Valuation (IUID) (DFARS 252.211-7003) has been deleted for these non-CLSSA FMS spares, as they are wholly owned by FMS customer countries and will not enter the DoD supply chain.