NSN 1615012681655; BLADE,ROTARY WING; WSDC 22F; APPL IROQUOIS HH/UH-1
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 to identify capable manufacturers for BLADE,ROTARY WING (NSN: 1615-01-268-1655), specifically for IROQUOIS HH/UH-1 helicopters. This market research aims to expand the supplier base for this critical component. Responses are due by March 30, 2026.
Scope of Work
DLA Aviation seeks information on sources capable of manufacturing the BLADE,ROTARY WING (NSN: 1615-01-268-1655). The requirement is for a quantity of 12.00 EA. The current approved source is BELL TEXTRON INC/CAGE 97499. Interested parties should provide:
- Confirmation of manufacturing capability for the item.
- Location of the manufacturer (city and state).
- Points of contact for these manufacturers.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: None specified (typical for market research)
- Response Due: March 30, 2026, 7:00 PM ET
- Published: March 24, 2026
- Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE, DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY, DLA AVIATION
- Product Service Code: 1615 (Helicopter Rotor Blades, Drive Mechanisms And Components)
- Place of Performance: Richmond, VA
Submission Requirements
Responses should be submitted to the primary point of contact, Landry Henderson (Landry.Henderson@dla.mil).
For Source Approval Requests (SARs), DLA Aviation requires submission via a DoDSafe link. To obtain this link, email dlaavnsmallbus@dla.mil with the subject "Request a SAR drop off", including your CAGE code, the NSN, and the email address where you wish to receive the link.
Additional Notes
This notice is for market research purposes only and does not constitute a request for proposal or commitment to issue a solicitation.