“NSN 5306-01-097-4948, BOLT,SHEAR, WSDC: 06F, AIRCRAFT, HERCULES C-130.”
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 240,575 units of BOLT, SHEAR (NSN 5306-01-097-4948 / SS5111-06-008), specifically for Hercules C-130 aircraft. This acquisition is restricted to Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation due to proprietary data rights, as the OEM is unwilling to sell data, making full and open competition cost-prohibitive. The justification is for an acquisition valued at or below $10 million.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for the procurement of 240,575 units of the specified "BOLT, SHEAR" (NSN 5306-01-097-4948, Part Number SS5111-06-008). These bolts are critical components for the Hercules C-130 aircraft. The acquisition is being conducted under FAR Part 15, with potential application of FAR Parts 12 and 13.5.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm Fixed Price, with an anticipated award against a Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA).
- Options: The contract may include an option for increased quantity or an option to extend the term.
- Set-Aside: Not specified (Full and Open Competition after exclusion of sources).
- Authority: 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) - Supplies/services available from only one or a limited number of responsible sources.
Justification for Limited Competition
The acquisition is restricted to Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (CAGE 78286) as the only known source capable of furnishing the required supplies. Efforts to promote competition included a sources sought notice posted on beta.SAM on June 10, 2025, which yielded no interested parties. The original procurement for this item was also sole sourced to SAC. The primary reason for this restriction is the OEM's unwillingness to sell data rights, which prevents full and open competition without incurring cost-prohibitive reverse engineering efforts.
Submission & Response
The acquisition was synopsized on or about June 10, 2025. Firms requesting a solicitation copy will be provided one. Interested manufacturers who believe they can meet the requirements are encouraged to submit source approval packages for DLA Aviation's consideration.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Samuel Kogi (Samuel.Kogi@dla.mil, 804-279-3885) or Nakeesha Mitchell Palmore (Nakeesha.Palmore@dla.mil, 4457374342).