"3040-01-700-7113,SWASHPLATE,CONTROLL, WSDC:EAN, HELICOPTER, CH-53, CH-53/K."
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 has published a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition for the procurement of SWASHPLATE, CONTROL (NSN/PN 3040017007113 / SB1570-101). This acquisition is for 4 units and is justified as a sole source procurement due to proprietary data rights. The contract type is FIRM FIXED PRICE.
Scope of Work
This procurement is for 4 units of SWASHPLATE, CONTROL, identified by NSN/PN 3040017007113 / SB1570-101. These items are critical components for HELICOPTER, CH-53, CH-53/K aircraft.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE, anticipated to be awarded against a Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA).
- Justification Authority: 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) for other than full and open competition, restricting the acquisition to the only known source(s) capable of furnishing the supplies.
- Published: February 4, 2026.
Justification & Eligibility
This is a sole source acquisition primarily due to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, being unwilling to sell data rights. Reverse engineering is deemed cost-prohibitive. A Sources Sought notice was previously posted on April 16, 2025, which yielded one expression of interest. The procurement is sole sourced to SAC.
Additional Notes
A synopsis for this acquisition was posted to FBO. Interested sources are encouraged to submit source approval packages for DLA Aviation's consideration.