Bell Crank
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 DLA Weapons Support (Columbus) is acquiring "Support Bell Crank" (NSN: 3040-01-325-7874) spare parts for H60 Helicopters. This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) for Solicitation No. SPE7L126R0040, restricting the acquisition to Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for spare parts that are form, fit, and functionally interchangeable with existing components. Engineering source approval by the design control activity is mandatory to maintain part quality, given the unique design capability, engineering skills, and manufacturing knowledge held by the approved source.
Contract Details
This will be a Firm-Fixed Price contract. The estimated value is up to $900,000 with Contracting Officer approval, or between $900,000 and $20,000,000 with Competition Advocate approval.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This acquisition is restricted to a limited number of sources, specifically Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (CAGE 78286), under a justification for other than full and open competition. Vendors interested in becoming an approved source should contact the DLA Weapons Support (Columbus) Source Approval Monitor for the Source Approval Request Package process.
Submission & Evaluation
The solicitation will be posted to the DLA Internet Bid Board System for a minimum of 30 days. Market research, including a Sources Sought Notice on SAM.gov (December 22, 2025) that yielded no results, was conducted. Price analysis will be based on proposed prices compared to historical data or certified cost/pricing data.
Published
June 5, 2026.