Adjuster Assembly
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 Huntsville, AL is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice for an Adjuster Assembly (NSN: 1680-01-159-4583, Part Number: 70400-21613-043). This effort aims to identify potential manufacturing and supply sources for the A-BE (UH-60 BLACKHAWK) weapon system. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Responses are due by April 28, 2026.
Scope of Work
The government is seeking sources capable of providing the Adjuster Assembly. Key responsibilities for potential contractors include:
- Successfully performing and complying with all special requirements in a future solicitation.
- Providing recurring and nonrecurring engineering services.
- Managing supply chain, logistics, and forecasting parts.
- Handling long-lead parts procurement, material forecasting, and obsolescence issues.
- Ensuring final delivery of assets. The government possesses the technical data and data package, with no restrictions on technical data, engineering, tooling, or manufacturing.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Product Service Code: 1680 (Miscellaneous Aircraft Accessories And Components)
- NAICS Code: 336413 (Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing)
- Size Standard: 1250 employees
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (FAR 19.5)
- Response Due: April 28, 2026, 3:00 PM ET
- Published Date: April 22, 2026
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. The government is interested in all small business concerns, including 8(a), small disadvantaged, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Hubzone, and Women-Owned small businesses. All contractors must meet prequalification requirements.
Submission & Evaluation
This is for informational and planning purposes only and is not a solicitation. Responses are strictly voluntary and do not constitute an offer; no funds are available for response preparation. Contractors are encouraged to seek source approval by visiting AvMC's public website. Access to export-controlled data requires an active United States/Canada Joint Certification Program (JCP) certification.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Matt Tatum, timothy.tatum@dla.mil, 256-993-9212
- Secondary Contact: Phyllis Carroll, phyllis.carroll@dla.mil