“NSN 3040-01-700-7113, SWASHPLATE,CONTROLL, WSDC: EAN, HELICOPTERS CH-53.”

SOL #: SPE4A526R0138Pre-Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Defense Logistics Agency

DLA AVIATION

RICHMOND, VA, 23237, United States

Place of Performance

Richmond, VA

NAICS

Mechanical Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing (333613)

PSC

Miscellaneous Power Transmission Equipment (3040)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/dea14bbe47394e5799db37609a49cd0f/view

Timeline

Posted

Feb 3, 2026

Last Updated

Feb 10, 2026

Response Deadline

Feb 25, 2026, 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

DLA Aviation has issued a presolicitation notice for the procurement of a Swashplate Control (NSN 3040-01-700-7113) supporting CH-53 Helicopters. This requirement is for a Critical Safety Item and will result in a Firm-Fixed Price contract. The solicitation is expected to be issued on February 26, 2026.

Scope of Work

Item: Swashplate, Control (Part Number: SB1570-101)
Quantity: 1 Each
Technical Data: No approved technical data package, plans, or drawings are available from the Government.
Approved Source: Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (CAGE 78286).
Requirement for New Sources: Any manufacturer other than the approved source must submit a complete Source Approval Package (SAR) for consideration.

Contract & Timeline

Type: Firm-Fixed Price
Set-Aside: Unrestricted Acquisition
Delivery: 197 days After Receipt of Order (ARO) to Cherry Point, NC
Estimated Issue Date: February 26, 2026
Anticipated Closing Date: March 28, 2026
FOB: Origin; Inspection/Acceptance at Origin

Evaluation

Award decisions will be based on a combination of price, past performance, and other factors defined in the solicitation. The Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) will be utilized in the evaluation process.

Additional Notes

Interested parties can access the solicitation via the DLA-BSM Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) or by contacting the buyer directly once the solicitation is active.