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H-1 Phase II Performance-Based Contract
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The U.S. Department of Defense, through DLA Aviation, intends to execute a sole-source, performance-based requirements contract under the existing Bell Supplier Capability Contract (SPE4AX-17-D-9410) to secure long-term support for the H-1 aircraft platform. This effort spans a five-year base period with a potential five-year option and will incorporate 1,807 consumable spare National Stock Numbers across multiple Federal Supply Classes, including structural components, fasteners, electrical and avionics parts, fluid system elements, and specialized aerospace hardware. The contract will be awarded exclusively to Bell Helicopter Textron Inc., the original equipment manufacturer, due to its unique possession of proprietary technical data, design control, and systems integration capabilities necessary to ensure holistic performance and reliability of the H-1 fleet under performance-based metrics. All supplies must meet stringent quality standards such as AS9100 and NADCAP, comply with government source inspection protocols, and support both Department of War and Foreign Military Sales requirements through timely delivery to government supply points globally. The contractor will be responsible for wholesale and depot-level logistics, material management, engineering sustainment, packaging, storage, reliability enhancements, and recommending Engineering Change Proposals. While Bell is the only entity eligible for direct award, non-OEM suppliers may submit Source Approval Requests via DoDSafe to be considered for inclusion, and surplus dealers may offer existing inventory with proper traceability and certification documentation. All responses must include company details, CAGE code, socioeconomic status, manufacturing capabilities, experience with performance-based programs, and evidence of compliance with critical safety requirements. The acquisition is not subject to any small business set-aside but recognizes interest in 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, HUBZone, and Women-Owned businesses. The place of performance is Fort Worth, Texas, and the solicitation window for responses closes on June 25, 2026, with the Government retaining the right to adjust its acquisition strategy should surplus inventory or alternative sourcing prove more advantageous.
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Fort Worth, TX, USASet-Aside
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BELL H-1 SUPPLIER CAPABILITY CONTRACT (SCC) SPE4AX-17-D-9410
SYNOPSIS FOR H-1 PHASE II PERFORMANCE BASED SUPPORT
DLA Aviation intends to issue a solicitation for a sole-source, Performance-Based (PB) Requirements Contract with a five-year base period and one five-year option under the Bell Supplier Capability Contract (SCC) vehicle, SPE4AX-17-D-9410. This effort supports the H-1 platform and encompasses 1,807 consumable spare National Stock Numbers (NSNs) across various Federal Supply Classes (FSCs).
The proposed contract utilizes FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 15 procedures. The contractor will be required to fill Department of War (DoW) and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) customer requisitions while meeting specific supply chain performance metrics for material availability. Required logistics management support includes wholesale supply and depot-level consumable support, material management and engineering sustainment, packaging, storage, reliability improvements, and field engineering and Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) recommendations.
This strategic vehicle will serve as the primary procurement source for these supplies and depot support. Deliveries are required to Government wholesale and retail supply points (CONUS and OCONUS) within specified windows. The attached list of 1,807 NSNs identifies the items included in this current action and contains both commercial and non-commercial items. The Government retains the right to add or delete NSNs as necessary; however, if other NSNs are subsequently added, they will be synopsized separately.
The Government intends to solicit and negotiate solely with Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. While the overall requirement includes individual components that are competitive or sole-source to other manufacturers, Bell, as the platform Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), is the only source with the proprietary technical data, design control, and systems integration capability required to provide this holistic, performance-based program. The Government does not possess the complete technical data packages or drawings required to break out these items for separate competition without compromising the integrated performance metrics of the H-1 platform.
Other interested parties may identify their interest and capability to support these objectives by responding to this notice. These items require Government Source Approval prior to award. If you are not an approved source, you must submit a Source Approval Request (SAR). DLA-Aviation receives SARs exclusively via DoDSafe. To initiate a submission, email dlaavnsmallbus@dla.mil with the subject line "Request a SAR drop off." Include your CAGE code, the NSN, and the email address where you wish to receive the DoDSafe link.
Interested suppliers may also contact Bell at: https://www.bellflight.com/suppliers#steps. Bell is the current awardee for contract SPE4AX-17-D-9410.
It is the Government’s intent to use a letter solicitation format to the sole source Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM); therefore, if any non-OEM source is interested in any of the NSNs, please notify the Contracting Officer prior to the synopsis closing date. Surplus dealers are also invited to respond to this synopsis. The response should include a completed surplus certificate, DLAD 52.211-9000, Government Surplus Material or adequate traceability documentation to show that the product is acceptable. (Note: Other Aviation sites will provide their equivalent surplus clause, as applicable). Responses to this announcement from other than the OEM should identify items of interest and include evidence of ability to supply the items for the contract period as identified. In addition, respondents should identify the quantity available and price. A copy of the letter of interest should be forwarded to the contracting officer identified herein and SBA PCR (steven.powell@sba.mil). The Government may alter the acquisition strategy if purchase of existing surplus or newly-manufactured inventory is in the best interest of the Government.
CONTACT INFORMATION
For information or questions regarding this notice, please contact Mr. Richard Ferraiolo by e-mail at the following address: Richard.Ferraiolo@dla.mil
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