“NSN 1740-01-174-6769, BLADE RACK ASSEMBLY, WSDC: CFN, HELICOPTER CH/MH-53E.”

SOL #: SPE4A526R0101Sources Sought

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Defense Logistics Agency

DLA AVIATION

RICHMOND, VA, 23237, United States

Place of Performance

Richmond, VA

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

PSC

Airfield Specialized Trucks And Trailers (1740)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/11dc418989744cd190252067f63ff5ca/view

Timeline

Posted

Dec 1, 2025

Last Updated

Apr 15, 2026

Response Deadline

Dec 8, 2025, 8:00 PM

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.