“NSN 1740-01-174-6769, BLADE RACK ASSEMBLY, WSDC: CFN, HELICOPTER CH/MH-53E.”
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 has issued a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition for the sole source acquisition of BLADE RACK ASSEMBLY (NSN 1740-01-174-6769). This action justifies the procurement of 19 units from Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation on a Firm Fixed Price basis, citing proprietary data and a lack of competitive sources.
Scope of Work
The primary item being procured is the BLADE RACK ASSEMBLY (NSN/PN: 1740-011746769 / 65720-15008-041). This acquisition is for 19 units.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Quantity: 19 units
- Estimated Value: To be determined
- Place of Performance: Richmond, VA, United States
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This acquisition is restricted to Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (CAGE 7826) as a sole source. The justification is based on 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), indicating the item is available from only one or a limited number of sources. Efforts to ensure competition, including a Sources Sought request posted on beta.SAM on October 1, 2025, received no interest. The OEM is unwilling to sell data rights, making technical data packages unsuitable for full and open competition without cost-prohibitive reverse engineering.
Additional Notes
A synopsis was posted to FBO on or about December 10, 2025. The material is sole source to Sikorsky Aircraft Corp and is anticipated to be awarded against a Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA). Letter solicitation applies. Other manufacturers interested in future opportunities can submit source approval packages for DLA Aviation consideration. For inquiries, contact Samuel Kogi at Samuel.Kogi@dla.mil or Nakeesha Mitchell Palmore at Nakeesha.Palmore@dla.mil.