“NSN 3040-01-551-3579, ADAPTER,SPLINE, WSDC: 40A, HELICOPTER, UH-60A, UH-60L, UH-60V.”
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 published a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (J&A) for the acquisition of 774 units of ADAPTER, SPLINE (NSN 3040-01-551-3579) for UH-60A, UH-60L, and UH-60V helicopters. This is a sole-source procurement to Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., justified by the OEM's unwillingness to sell data rights and the high cost of reverse engineering. DLA Aviation, however, encourages other manufacturers to submit source approval packages for potential future competition.
Scope of Work
This acquisition is for 774 units of NSN 3040-01-551-3579, ADAPTER, SPLINE, WSDC: 40A, specifically for use with UH-60A, UH-60L, and UH-60V helicopters. The place of performance is listed as VA, 23234, United States.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm Fixed Price (currently via letter solicitation)
- Estimated Value: Over $750,000 but not exceeding $15,000,000
- Set-Aside: Not applicable (sole-source justification)
- Published Date: February 4, 2026
Justification & Future Opportunity
The sole-source procurement to Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. is justified under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1). The rationale includes:
- The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) is unwilling to sell data rights.
- Reverse engineering is deemed cost-prohibitive.
- A Sources Sought notice posted on June 3, 2025, yielded only one interested party, which was then sole-sourced to SAC.
Despite the current sole-source status, the document indicates an opportunity for future competition. If other manufacturers express interest and submit source approval packages for DLA Aviation's consideration, a future solicitation will be prepared to include Procurement Notes M06 & L04.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Samuel Kogi at Samuel.Kogi@dla.mil or 445-737-9377. A secondary contact is Nakeesha Mitchell Palmore at Nakeesha.Palmore@dla.mil or 4457374342.