H-1 Phase II Performance-Based Contract
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 is conducting a Sources Sought for a Performance-Based (PB) Requirements Contract to add approximately 1,807 National Stock Numbers (NSNs) to an existing Bell Supplier Capability Contract (SCC), SPE4AX-17-D-9410. This market research aims to gauge interest, determine the best acquisition strategy, and assess if competitive sources exist for this effort, which is currently intended as a sole-source award to Bell Textron Inc. under FAR 6.302-1. Responses are due June 8, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be required to meet supply chain performance-based metrics for material availability for the 1,807 NSNs across various Federal Supply Classes (FSCs). The attached document, H-1 Phase II MB.xlsx, provides a crucial list of these parts, detailing NIIN, P/N, Nomenclature, FSC, and indicating if items are COTS/CID or Criticality/Special Items (CSI). This list is essential for bidders to understand material requirements and identify potential sourcing.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research (not a request for competitive proposals)
- Intended Award: Sole-source to Bell Textron Inc.
- NAICS Code: 336413 (Aircraft Manufacturing), with a 1,000-employee size standard
- Set-Aside: None specified; however, the Government is interested in all small businesses, including 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, HUBZone, and Women-Owned small business concerns.
- Response Due: June 8, 2026
- Published: June 1, 2026
- Place of Performance: Fort Worth, TX
Evaluation
Responses will be used solely for market research to determine whether to conduct a competitive procurement or proceed with the intended sole-source award. A determination not to compete is at the Government's discretion.
Additional Notes
Interested parties should identify their small business status, experience with relevant performance-based programs, manufacturing qualifications for listed components, and interest as a prime or sub-contractor. Details on facilities, transportation, manufacturing, manpower, inventory management, transition time, quality control (e.g., ISO, AS9100), Government Source Inspection experience, employee count, SAM/WAWF registration, and suggestions for the contract structure are requested. Entities interested in providing required products but unable to meet performance-based outcomes may partner with Bell Textron Inc. or participate as a subcontractor. Responses should be directed to Richard Ferraiolo at richard.ferraiolo@dla.mil.