SWASHPLATE 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 a SWASHPLATE ASSEMBLY (Product Service Code 1615 - Helicopter Rotor Blades, Drive Mechanisms And Components). This opportunity is being issued under the Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF) Authority. Offers are due by April 20, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation seeks to procure a Swashplate Assembly, a critical component categorized under Helicopter Rotor Blades, Drive Mechanisms, and Components. The requirement specifies that offerors must be government-approved sources of supply.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (Request for Quotation)
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted (No specific set-aside designated)
- Proposal Due: April 20, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT
- Published: March 19, 2026
Evaluation
Offers received from sources not approved by the government will be deemed technically unacceptable and ineligible for award. 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. This is a Critical Safety Item (CSI), and DFARS clause 252.209-7010, Identification of Critical Safety Items, is incorporated by reference.
Additional Notes
This solicitation is issued under the Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF) Authority. Drawings for this Request for Quotation are not available. Proposals should be submitted electronically via email to SABRINA.FIOCCA@DLA.MIL.