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 is issuing a solicitation for the procurement of a FOLD HINGE ASSEMBLY (Product Service Code 1615: Helicopter Rotor Blades, Drive Mechanisms And Components). This is a Critical Safety Item (CSI), and the solicitation is being issued under Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF) Authority. Offers from non-government-approved sources will be deemed technically unacceptable. Proposals are due by April 16, 2026, at 20:30Z.
Scope of Work
This opportunity is for the supply of a FOLD HINGE ASSEMBLY. Key requirements and conditions include:
- Critical Safety Item (CSI) designation.
- Offers must come from government-approved sources of supply.
- Distributors of approved sources MUST submit a copy of their authorized distributor letter on the source's letterhead to the buyer point of contact at the time of proposal submittal.
- Drawings are not available for this Request for Quotation.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (likely Firm Fixed-Price, given clauses)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: April 16, 2026, 20:30Z
- Published: April 1, 2026
- Warranty: One year from date of delivery, with 45 days after discovery of defect.
- Quality Requirement: Higher-Level Contract Quality Requirement (ISO 9000 or equivalent).
Evaluation
Proposals will be evaluated based on adherence to source requirements. Offers from non-government-approved sources will be considered technically unacceptable and ineligible for award. Authorized distributor letters are mandatory for distributors.
Additional Notes
This acquisition utilizes Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF) Authority. Mandatory clauses include Item Unique Identification and Valuation, Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions (Invoice and Receiving Report Combo), Mandatory Use of Workflow Pro (WFP) Mod Assist Module, Value Engineering, Integrity of Unit Prices, Equal Opportunity for Veterans and Workers with Disabilities, Transportation of Supplies by Sea, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Balance of Payments Program, and Security Prohibitions and Exclusions.