“NSN 3040-01-294-4866, SHAFT,SHOULDERED, WSDC: 40A, HELICOPTER, BLACKHAWK, UH-60A, UH-60L, HH/UH-60M, UH-60V.”

This contract solicitation concerns the procurement of 13 units of a shoulder shaft (NSN 3040-01-294-4866), specifically designed for Blackhawk helicopters (UH-60 variants including A, L, M, and V models). The part number is 70351-38131-042. The Government does not provide specifications, drawings, or technical data packages for this item, and DLA Aviation currently lacks an approved technical data package, so interested manufacturers other than the approved source, Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (CAGE 78286), must submit a complete source approval package to be considered. The contract type will be firm-fixed price, with delivery expected 693 days after receipt of order, and the items must be delivered to Corpus Christi, Texas. This is an unrestricted acquisition with FOB origin terms, inspection, and acceptance at origin. The item is designated as a Critical Safety Item, meaning performance and quality are paramount, and the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) evaluation will apply. The procurement process places emphasis on a combination of price, past performance, and other defined evaluation factors in determining the award. Offers from all responsible sources will be considered. The solicitation will be available through the DLA-BSM Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) and can also be obtained by contacting the designated buyers directly. The solicitation is expected to be issued on May 30, 2026, and the deadline for proposal submission is June 29, 2026. The solicitation number is SPE4A526R0226, and the contracting office is located in Richmond, Virginia, under DLA Aviation, Department of Defense, with contact points provided for primary and secondary buyer representatives.