SPINDLE ASSEMBLY
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 at Philadelphia, PA is issuing a solicitation for SPINDLE ASSEMBLY. This opportunity is being issued under Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF). Offers from non-government-approved sources will be deemed technically unacceptable. Proposals are due March 13, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for the procurement of SPINDLE ASSEMBLY (Product Service Code 1615: Helicopter Rotor Blades, Drive Mechanisms And Components). The requirement includes compliance with various clauses such as ITEM UNIQUE IDENTIFICATION AND VALUATION, INSPECTION OF SUPPLIES, HIGHER-LEVEL CONTRACT QUALITY REQUIREMENT (ISO 9000 or equivalent), and BUY AMERICAN provisions. DFARS clause 252.209-7010, Identification of Critical Safety Items, is incorporated by reference.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (Request for Quotation)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Proposal Due: March 13, 2026, 8:30 PM EST
- Published: February 26, 2026
Evaluation
Award will be based on offers from government-approved sources of supply. Offers from non-approved sources will be technically unacceptable. Distributors of approved sources MUST submit a copy of their authorized distributor letter, on the source’s letterhead, to the buyer point of contact via email at the time of proposal submittal.
Additional Notes
This solicitation is issued under Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF). Drawings are not available for this Request for Quotation. Clauses that do not apply are self-deleting. Proposals should be emailed to JONIYAH.MCKINNEY@DLA.MIL.