HELICOPTER, BLACKHAWK, UH-60A; SHAFT ASSY, FLIGHT
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, a sub-tier of the Department of Defense, is issuing a presolicitation for HELICOPTER, BLACKHAWK, UH-60A; SHAFT ASSY, FLIGHT (NSN 1560-011138191). This is a request for proposal for an Indefinite Quantity Contract with a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. The solicitation is expected to be issued on or about February 4, 2026, with proposals due by March 6, 2026.
Scope of Work
This procurement is for the Shaft Assembly, Flight for UH-60A Blackhawk Helicopters. The contract will have a 60-month (5-year) ordering period with no option to extend. The requested total delivery schedule is 221 days for production. Export Control applies, and it is a Critical Application Item (though the NSN is not a Critical Safety Item). Configuration Control applies, but First Article Test and Production Lot Test requirements do not. Estimated annual quantities for the 5-year base period are 10 units each.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC)
- Duration: 5-year ordering period (60 months)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS: 336413 (Other Aircraft Part and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing)
- Solicitation Issue Date: On or about February 4, 2026
- Proposal Due: March 6, 2026, at 7:00 PM EST
- Published: January 20, 2026
Evaluation
Award will be based on a combination of price, past performance (evaluated using PPIRS), and other factors described in the solicitation. The Government is not using policies contained in FAR Part 15, Contracting by Negotiation. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to satisfy the requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice.
Submission & Access
Offerors must complete a copy of the solicitation to be considered for award. Proposals should be submitted via fax to (804) 279-4165. The solicitation will be available via the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) at https://dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/ (select Search RFPs). A paper copy will not be available.
Contact Information
- Primary Point of Contact: JENIER MITCHELL
- Email: jenier.mitchell@dla.mil
- Phone: 804-659-6388