"NSN 1680-01-480-5029,VIB ABSORB ASSY,AIR, WSDC: YLN, HELICOPTER, SEAHAWK, H-60.”
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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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) Weapons Support, Richmond, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice to identify interested and capable parties for the new manufacture of VIB ABSORB ASSY,AIR (NSN 1680-01-480-5029) for H-60 Seahawk Helicopters. This is not a solicitation, but rather an effort to determine the method of future procurement. Responses are due by March 23, 2026.
Scope of Work
Potential sources must be capable of furnishing all labor, materials, facilities, and equipment for the new manufacture of the item. This includes:
- Procurement/manufacture of component parts
- Inspection, testing, preservation/packaging, and shipping
- Supply chain management, logistics planning, and forecasting production requirements
- Addressing long-lead time parts procurement and diminishing manufacturing sources/material shortage issues
The specific requirement is for 6 each of Part Number: 96209-02160-043, Nomenclature: VIB ABSORB ASSY,AIR, NSN: 1680-014805029. The only approved source listed is Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (CAGE code 78286). Technical Orders and Qualification Requirements are currently unavailable.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- NAICS Code: 336413 (Other Aircraft Part and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing)
- Set-Aside: May be set-aside for small businesses or procured through full and open competition.
- Response Due: March 23, 2026, by close of business.
- Published: March 17, 2026
Evaluation
Market information will be evaluated to ascertain potential market capacity to provide services consistent in scope and scale, apply corporate resources, implement successful project management, and provide services under a performance-based contract. This will inform the government's procurement strategy.
Additional Notes
This is not a solicitation, and the government assumes no financial responsibility for costs incurred in responding. Interested parties should submit: 1) Organization name, address, email, website, phone, size, and type of ownership; and 2) Tailored capability statements with supporting documentation. If subcontracting or teaming is anticipated, administrative and management structures should be addressed. DLA-Aviation receives Source Approval Requests (SAR) via DoDSafe; email dlaavnsmallbus@dla.mil with subject "Request a SAR drop off" to initiate the process. No telephone inquiries will be accepted, and no feedback will be provided.