NSN: 2995-01-079-9316 / PN: 70651-03210-101 / AX6F2493AX
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 Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation at Huntsville, AL has issued a Presolicitation for a Five-Year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to acquire STARTER,ENGINE,HYDR (NSN: 2995-01-079-9316, Part Number: 70651-03210-101) for the BLACKHAWK weapon system. This procurement aims to secure a minimum of 12 and a maximum of 72 units. The government previously conducted market research to identify potential sources, but this acquisition is currently restricted to a limited number of manufacturers due to the unavailability of suitable technical data for other sources. Responses are due by May 29, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contract requires the provision of STARTER,ENGINE,HYDR units. Key requirements include:
- Production Lead Time (PLT) with First Article Testing: 810 Days After Contract Award (DACA) for 12 units.
- PLT without First Article Testing: 540 DACA for 12 units.
- Deliveries are to be made to TRACEY, CA, 95304-5000.
- The contractor will also be responsible for recurring and nonrecurring engineering services, supply chain management, logistics, forecasting, material forecasting, obsolescence issues, and final delivery.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Five-Year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ).
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation.
- Published Date: May 13, 2026.
- Response Date: May 29, 2026, 7:00 PM UTC.
Eligibility & Restrictions
This item is restricted to the following manufacturers:
- SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT CORPORATION (CAGE: 78286)
- EATON AEROSPACE LLC (CAGE: 62983)
- JAMAICA BEARINGS CO INC (CAGE: 04836) Firms must meet prequalification requirements to be eligible for award. Suitable technical data, Government data rights, or manufacturing knowledge are not available to permit acquisition from other sources. Export control restrictions apply, requiring offerors and manufacturers to have an active United States/Canada Joint Certification Program (JCP) certification to access export-controlled data. The NAICS code is 336412 (Size Standard: 1500 employees).
Submission & Contact
All responsible sources may submit an offer. Telephone requests will not be accepted. For solicitation requests, provide your name, company name, Cage Code, and telephone number via email to Alivia Boyd at alivia.boyd@dla.mil. Foreign firms must process requests through their respective embassies. Firms that can produce the required item are encouraged to identify themselves and seek source approval.
Additional Notes
This is a synopsis for a future contract. The closing date is an estimated date and may be adjusted. The acquisition contains technical data restricted by the Arms Export Control Act or the Export Administration Act.