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, under the Department of Defense, has issued a solicitation for SPINDLE ASSEMBLY (PSC 1615: Helicopter Rotor Blades, Drive Mechanisms And Components). This opportunity is being issued under Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF) Authority. Offers from non-government-approved sources will be deemed technically unacceptable. Proposals are due by March 13, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation seeks to procure SPINDLE ASSEMBLY components. The requirement is identified as a Critical Safety Item (CSI), incorporating DFARS clause 252.209-7010. Offerors should note that drawings for this Request for Quotation are not available.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: None
- Response Due: March 13, 2026, 8:30 PM ET
- Published: February 26, 2026
Evaluation & Submission
Offers from sources not approved by the government will be considered 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. A Higher-Level Contract Quality Requirement (ISO 9000 or equivalent) is specified. Proposals should be submitted electronically via email to JONIYAH.MCKINNEY@DLA.MIL, as facsimile proposals are not accepted.
Additional Notes
This procurement utilizes Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF) Authority. Payment instructions will follow Wide Area Workflow (WAWF). Various clauses apply, including Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Balance of Payments Program and Transportation of Supplies by Sea.