“NSN 1680-01-573-2953, COWLING ASSEMBLY,EN, WSDC: 40A, HELICOPTER, BLACKHAWK, UH-60A, UH-60L, HH/UH-60M, UH-60V.”
Overview
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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 DLA Weapons Support, Richmond (part of DLA Aviation, DEPT OF DEFENSE) is conducting market research via this Sources Sought notice for the new manufacture of COWLING ASSEMBLY,EN (NSN 1680-01-573-2953) for Blackhawk helicopters (UH-60A, UH-60L, HH/UH-60M, UH-60V). The purpose is to identify interested parties with the resources and capabilities to support this requirement. Responses will help determine the procurement method. This is not a solicitation.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for the new manufacture of COWLING ASSEMBLY,EN (Part Number: 70302-02141-054, NSN: 1680-015732953), with an estimated quantity of 52 units. The scope includes furnishing all labor, materials, facilities, and equipment for component part procurement/manufacture, inspection, testing, preservation/packaging, and shipping. Potential sources may also be responsible for supply chain management, logistics planning, production forecasting, long-lead time parts procurement, addressing diminishing manufacturing sources and material shortages, and shipping serviceable assets. Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (CAGE 78286) is an approved source. Technical Orders and Qualification Requirements are currently unavailable.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research (This is not a solicitation).
- NAICS: 488190 (Miscellaneous Aircraft Accessories And Components).
- Set-Aside: Based on responses, this requirement may be set-aside for Small Businesses or procured through Full and Open Competition. Multiple awards are possible.
- Response Due: May 18, 2026 (Close of Business).
- Published: May 11, 2026.
- Place of Performance: Richmond, VA.
Submission Requirements
Interested organizations must submit a response via email to Samuel Kogi at Samuel.Kogi@dla.mil by the due date. Submissions should include:
- Organization name, address, email, website, telephone number, size, and type of ownership.
- Tailored capability statements addressing the effort, supported by documentation of organizational and staff capability.
- If significant subcontracting or teaming is anticipated, details on the administrative and management structure of such arrangements.
- For Source Approval Requests (SAR), email dlaavnsmallbus@dla.mil with the subject "Request a SAR drop off", including CAGE code, NSN, and the email address for the DoDSafe link.
Evaluation
The government will evaluate market information to assess potential market capacity to provide services consistent in scope and scale, apply necessary corporate resources (financial, human capital, technical), implement successful project management (including tight schedules, cost containment, performance tracking, key personnel, and risk mitigation), and provide services under a performance-based service acquisition contract. This request is purely for market research; the government assumes no financial responsibility for costs incurred by respondents. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided.