SPRRA126Q0024// FITTING, STRUCTURAL C// 1560014628610
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 Huntsville, AL has issued a Special Notice for a Total Small Business Set-Aside concerning the acquisition of FITTING, STRUCTURAL C (NSN: 1560-01-462-8610) for the BLACKHAWK weapon system. This item is currently restricted to specific approved sources due to unique design and manufacturing knowledge. Firms capable of producing this item are encouraged to identify themselves and pursue engineering source approval to compete for future solicitations. Responses are due June 5, 2026.
Scope of Requirement
This notice pertains to the FITTING, STRUCTURAL C (NSN: 1560-01-462-8610, Product Service Code: 1560 - Airframe Structural Components). The item is restricted to Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (CAGE: 78286), S&L Aerospace Metals (CAGE: 05722), Bemsco Inc. (CAGE: 29560), and Rotair Aerospace Corporation (CAGE: 54878). Acquisition from these approved sources is required due to existing unique design capability, engineering skills, and manufacturing knowledge. All offerors must meet prequalification requirements and obtain engineering source approval by the design control activity to be eligible for award. Contractors must be capable of performing all aspects of the manufacturing/production process, including supply chain management, logistics, forecasting, long-lead parts procurement, material forecasting, obsolescence management, and final delivery. Recurring and nonrecurring engineering services associated with becoming a qualified source are also the responsibility of the contractor.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice (Pre-solicitation for a restricted item with source approval requirement)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5). The agency is particularly interested in Women-Owned Small Businesses, 8(a), Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, and Hubzone concerns.
- Response Due: June 5, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT
- Published: May 22, 2026
Eligibility & Submission
Firms that recognize and can produce the required FITTING, STRUCTURAL C are encouraged to identify themselves. To compete for future solicitations, firms must seek source approval by visiting AvMC's public website: https://www.avmc.army.mil/Directorates/SRD/TechDataMgmt. This acquisition involves technical data restricted by export control regulations (Arms Export Control Act, Export Administration Act). Offerors and their manufacturers must possess an active United States/Canada Joint Certification Program (JCP) certification to access this data. DLA does not intend to delay award for JCP application. All responsible sources may submit an offer, which shall be considered by the Agency. Direct all requests and communication to Contract Specialist Kiera J. Cross via email at Kiera.cross@dla.mil. No telephone requests will be accepted.