SPRRA126R0015 / CLUTCH ASSEMBLY,CEN

SOL #: SPRRA126R0015Sources Sought

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Defense Logistics Agency

DLA AVIATION AT HUNTSVILLE, AL

REDSTONE ARSENAL, AL, 35898-7340, United States

Place of Performance

Tinker AFB, OK

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

PSC

Helicopter Rotor Blades, Drive Mechanisms And Components (1615)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/cbfef4b26ef44ff9b1793b721a0b8a92/view

Timeline

Posted

Nov 28, 2025

Last Updated

Apr 6, 2026

Response Deadline

Dec 3, 2025, 10:30 AM

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 is soliciting proposals for CLUTCH ASSEMBLY, CEN (NSN: 1615-01-306-4353, Part Number: 107DS214-9) for CH-47 (BK) Chinook helicopters. This is a Firm Fixed-Price, one-time buy for 86 units. Proposals are due April 1, 2026.

Scope of Work

This opportunity is for the procurement of 86 CLUTCH ASSEMBLY, CEN units. Key requirements include:

Flight Safety/Critical Safety Item (CSI) compliance.
Successful completion of a First Article Test (FAT).
Application of Serial Number Requirement Reporting (SNRR), Aviation Maintenance Management System-Aviation (TAMMS-A), and IUID markings.
Adherence to MIL-STD-2073-1 and MIL-STD-129 for packaging and marking. The place of performance is S Coffeyville, OK.

Contract Details

Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price, One-Time Buy.
Estimated Value: Not expected to exceed $900,000.
Set-Aside/Eligibility: This is a limited source acquisition, justified under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) due to the item being a military unique requirement. Approved sources are The Boeing Company (CAGE 77272), Formsprag LLC (CAGE 91422), and ECI Defense Group (CAGE 3SDB5). Competition is restricted to these entities.

Submission & Evaluation

Proposals Due: April 1, 2026.
Submission Method: Electronically via email. Facsimile proposals are not accepted.
Evaluation Criteria: Technical acceptability, cost/price reasonableness, and past performance. Award will be made to the responsible offeror representing the best value to the Government. Offerors must acknowledge the ability to support the full solicited quantity.

Additional Notes

This is a Critical Safety Item (CSI) requiring detailed manufacturing planning and potential government audits. Firms not currently approved sources are encouraged to seek source approval for future solicitations.