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, under the Department of Defense, has issued a solicitation for FOLD HINGE ASSEMBLY (PSC 1615 - Helicopter Rotor Blades, Drive Mechanisms And Components). This requirement is being issued under Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF). Quotes/proposals are due by April 20, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for the procurement of FOLD HINGE ASSEMBLY spares. Only newly manufactured spares will be accepted; refurbished, remanufactured, or repaired material is not acceptable and will render offers ineligible for award.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: April 20, 2026, 8:30 PM UTC
- Published: May 5, 2026, 1:20 PM UTC
Key Requirements & Notes
- Government Source Approval: This requirement mandates Government source approval. Offers from non-Government-approved sources will be deemed technically unacceptable.
- Distributor Requirements: Dealers/distributors for Government-approved sources MUST submit a copy of their authorized distributor letter (on manufacturer’s letterhead) to the buyer at the time of quote/proposal submittal.
- Technical Data: Drawings and technical data are not available for this solicitation.
- Critical Safety Items (CSI): DFARS clause 252.209-7010, Identification of Critical Safety Items, is incorporated by reference.
- IUID Exemption: Item Unique Identification and Valuation (IUID) requirements are deleted for non-CLSSA FMS spares, as these assets are wholly owned by FMS customer countries and will not enter the DoD supply chain.
- Quality & Inspection: Includes clauses for Inspection of Supplies (Fixed-Price), Higher-Level Contract Quality Requirement (ISO 9001 or equivalent), and Product Verification Testing (DLAD clause 52.?-9004) for source inspection.
- Payment: Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) payment instructions are applicable.
- Warranty: A 12-month warranty, 45 days after discovery, is required.
- Buy American: Various Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Balance of Payments Program clauses are incorporated.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact MALCOLM.FILS@DLA.MIL or call 215-737-0422.