FOLD HINGE 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 Philadelphia, PA has issued a solicitation for a FOLD HINGE ASSEMBLY. This is a Critical Safety Item (CSI), and the solicitation is being issued under EAF Authority. Responses are due March 16, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity is for the procurement of a FOLD HINGE ASSEMBLY, identified under Product Service Code 1615 (Helicopter Rotor Blades, Drive Mechanisms And Components). Key requirements and clauses include:
- Compliance with ITEM UNIQUE IDENTIFICATION AND VALUATION (JAN 2023).
- HIGHER-LEVEL CONTRACT QUALITY REQUIREMENT (ISO 9000 OR EQUIVALENT).
- WARRANTY OF SUPPLIES OF A NONCOMPLEX NATURE (JUN 2003): One year from date of delivery, 45 days after detection of defect.
- FMS DELIVERY AND SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS (TBD).
- WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS (JAN 2023) for invoicing and receiving reports.
- Compliance with BUY AMERICAN-FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS-BALANCE OF PAYMENTS PROGRAM clauses.
- SECURITY PROHIBITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS (CLASS DEVIATION 2026-O0025).
- This is a Critical Safety Item (CSI).
- Drawings are not available for this Request for Quotation.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (Request for Quotation)
- Product Service Code: 1615 (Helicopter Rotor Blades, Drive Mechanisms And Components)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: March 16, 2026, 8:30 PM ET
- Published: February 27, 2026
- Issuing Office: DLA Aviation at Philadelphia, PA
Additional Notes
This solicitation is issued under EAF Authority (formerly SEPA). Offerors must adhere to various FAR clauses including those related to Equal Opportunity, Buy American, and Annual Representations and Certifications. Facsimile proposals are accepted at 215-737-7149. This is a priority rating for national defense use.