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 Assemblies (PSC 1615: Helicopter Rotor Blades, Drive Mechanisms And Components). The total quantity required has been increased to 3 each. A critical requirement is that offers must come from government-approved sources of supply; distributors must submit authorized distributor letters. Responses are due by June 4, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity is for the procurement of Spindle Assemblies, which fall under the product service code for Helicopter Rotor Blades, Drive Mechanisms, and Components. The requirement is for a total of 3 units.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (likely Firm Fixed-Price, based on clauses)
- Set-Aside: None
- Response Due: June 4, 2026, at 8:30 PM Z
- Published: June 4, 2026 (latest amendment)
Evaluation
Offers received from sources that are not government-approved sources of supply will be deemed 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 at the time of proposal submittal.
Additional Notes
This solicitation incorporates various FAR and DFARS provisions/clauses, including those related to Item Unique Identification and Valuation, Inspection of Supplies (Fixed-Price), Higher-Level Contract Quality Requirement (ISO 9000 or equivalent), Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions, Warranty of Supplies, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Balance of Payments Program, and Security Prohibitions and Exclusions. Drawings are not available for this Request for Quotation. The solicitation is issued under EAF Authority, formally known as SEPA.