6220009259497; 41N CH-53 HELICOPTER; CFN HELICOPTER, MH-53E; EAN HELICOPTER CH-53

SOL #: SPE4A6-26-R-0183Sources Sought

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE
Defense Logistics Agency
DLA AVIATION
RICHMOND, VA, 23237, United States

Place of Performance

Richmond, VA

NAICS

Commercial (335132)

PSC

Miscellaneous Aircraft Accessories And Components (1680)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

1
Posted
Mar 26, 2026
2
Response Deadline
Apr 1, 2026, 6:00 PM

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 Richmond is conducting market research via a Sources Sought Synopsis for the new manufacture of NSN 6220-009259497, related to CH-53 HELICOPTER components. This effort aims to identify qualified sources with the interest and resources to support the requirement. The applicable NAICS code is 335132.

Scope of Work

Potential sources shall be capable of furnishing all labor, materials, facilities, and equipment required to accomplish the new manufacture of the item(s). This generally entails the procurement/manufacture of component parts, inspection, testing, preservation/packaging, and shipping. Additionally, potential sources may be responsible for supply chain management, logistics planning, forecasting production requirements, long-lead time parts procurement, addressing diminishing manufacturing sources and material shortage issues, and shipping serviceable assets.

Contract & Timeline

  • Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
  • Set-Aside: May be set-aside for small businesses or procured through full and open competition based on market research.
  • Response Due: April 1, 2026, 2:00 pm EST
  • Published: March 26, 2026

Evaluation

The Government will evaluate market information to ascertain potential market capacity to:

  1. Provide services consistent in scope and scale.
  2. Secure and apply the full range of corporate financial, human capital, and technical resources.
  3. Implement a successful project management plan (including compliance with tight program schedules, cost containment, meeting and tracking performance, hiring and retention of key personnel, and risk mitigation).
  4. Provide services under a performance-based service acquisition contract.

Additional Notes

This is a sources sought synopsis for market research only; it is not a request for proposals. The Government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred by respondents. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided. Interested parties must email responses to ladonna.groven@dla.mil.

People

Points of Contact

LaDonna GrovenPRIMARY

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