2925015124682 / SWITCH,OVERSPEED CO / HELICOPTERS CH-53
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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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 is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Synopsis to identify qualified sources for the new manufacture of a SWITCH,OVERSPEED CO (NSN: 2925-015124682), primarily for CH-53 Helicopters. This effort aims to determine the method of procurement, which may include a Small Business Set-Aside or Full and Open Competition. Responses are due by May 25, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET.
Purpose
This Sources Sought notice serves as market research to identify parties interested in and capable of supporting the requirement for the specified overspeed switch. The information gathered will inform DLA-Aviation's decision on the procurement strategy, including potential set-asides. This is not a request for proposals, and submissions are voluntary.
Scope of Work
Potential sources must be capable of the new manufacture of the SWITCH,OVERSPEED CO (NSN: 2925-015124682, P/N: 8KE159DAA1, CAGE: 97424 - AMETEK INC.). This includes furnishing all labor, materials, facilities, and equipment for component procurement/manufacture, inspection, testing, preservation/packaging, and shipping. Additionally, sources may be responsible for supply chain management, logistics planning, production forecasting, long-lead time parts procurement, addressing diminishing manufacturing sources and material shortages, and shipping serviceable assets. The estimated annual demand is 46 units.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: To be determined (potential Small Business or Full and Open Competition)
- NAICS Code: 336412 (Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing)
- Product Service Code (PSC): 2840 (Gas Turbines And Jet Engines, Aircraft, Prime Moving; And Components)
- Response Due: May 25, 2026, 3:00 PM ET
- Published: May 18, 2026
- Agency: DLA Aviation, DEPT OF DEFENSE
Submission Requirements
Interested parties should provide:
- Organization name, address, email, website, telephone number, and size/type of ownership.
- Tailored capability statements addressing the effort's particulars, with documentation supporting claims of organizational and staff capability. If subcontracting or teaming is anticipated, describe the administrative and management structure. All responses must be emailed to sara.durancampos@dla.mil.
Evaluation
The government will evaluate market information to assess potential market capacity to:
- Provide services consistent in scope and scale.
- Secure and apply corporate financial, human capital, and technical resources.
- Implement a successful project management plan (compliance with schedules, cost containment, performance tracking, personnel, risk mitigation).
- Provide services under a performance-based service acquisition contract.
Additional Notes
A formal solicitation will be posted on SAM.gov at a later time. No telephone inquiries will be accepted, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided regarding submissions.