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 has issued a Solicitation for SPINDLE ASSEMBLY (PSC 1615 - Helicopter Rotor Blades, Drive Mechanisms And Components). This opportunity seeks to procure essential components, with a strict requirement for offers from government-approved sources of supply. Proposals are due March 19, 2026, at 8:30 PM EST.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for the procurement of Spindle Assemblies, which fall under the product service code for Helicopter Rotor Blades, Drive Mechanisms, and Components. Specific drawings are not available for this Request for Quotation.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (Request for Quotation)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: March 19, 2026, 8:30 PM EST
- Published: March 4, 2026, 4:33 PM EST
- Authority: Issued under EAF Authority (formerly SEPA).
Key Requirements & Evaluation
- Source Approval: Offers from sources not government-approved will be deemed technically unacceptable and ineligible for award.
- Distributor Authorization: Distributors of approved sources must submit a copy of their authorized distributor letter, on the source's letterhead, to the buyer via email at the time of proposal submittal.
- Quality: A Higher-Level Contract Quality Requirement (ISO 9000 or equivalent) applies.
- Warranty: A warranty of one year from the date of delivery, and 45 days after detection of defect, is required.
Additional Notes
The solicitation includes standard clauses such as ITEM UNIQUE IDENTIFICATION AND VALUATION, INSPECTION OF SUPPLIES--FIXED-PRICE, WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS, BUY AMERICAN-FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS-BALANCE OF PAYMENTS PROGRAM, and SECURITY PROHIBITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS.