HELICOPTER, BLACK HAWK UH-60A; 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 Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation is issuing a Presolicitation for an Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC) for Bell Cranks (NSN 1680-011589685) for the UH-60A Black Hawk Helicopter. This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside procurement. The solicitation is expected on or about April 2, 2026, with offers due by May 4, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for the End Item: HELICOPTER, BLACK HAWK UH-60A; BELL CRANK, NSN 1680-011589685. Key requirements include:
- Critical Application Item: Yes, but not a Critical Safety Item (CSI).
- Export Control: Applies.
- Configuration Control: Applies.
- Testing: Contractor First Article Test (FAT) and Government Production Lot Test (PLT) requirements apply.
- NAICS: 488190 (Other Support Activities for Air Transportation).
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC).
- Duration: 60 months or 5 years ordering period; no option to extend.
- Estimated Annual Quantity: 70 each for the base 5-year period.
- Delivery Schedule: 570 days production (including FAT and PLT submissions and evaluation).
- Set-Aside: 100% Small Business Set-Aside.
- FOB Destination, Inspection/Acceptance: Origin.
- Solicitation Issue Date: On or about April 2, 2026.
- Response Due: May 4, 2026, by 6:00 PM ET.
- Published Date: March 18, 2026.
Evaluation
The final contract award decision may be based upon a combination of price, past performance (using PPIRS), and other evaluation factors as described in the solicitation. The Government is not using Part 15 policies for this procurement.
Submission Details
A copy of the solicitation will be available via the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) at https://dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/ on the issue date. Offers must be submitted via fax to (804) 279-4165. Offerors must complete a copy of the solicitation to be considered for award.
Additional Notes
This is a Presolicitation notice. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to satisfy the Government's requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice.