SPRRA1-26-R-0002/NSN: 1615-01-141-7532/ NOUN: COUPLING ASSY,SERVO

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation at Huntsville has issued solicitation SPRRA1-26-R-0002 for the firm fixed-price procurement of 371 units of Coupling Assembly, Servo (NSN 1615-01-141-7532, Part Number 70400-06100-042), specifically for use on UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters. This procurement is currently restricted to Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (CAGE 78286) due to the requirement for engineering source approval, which ensures that critical safety and quality standards are maintained. The solicitation mandates comprehensive compliance with First Article Testing (FAR 52.209-3 ALT I), Production Lot Testing (FAR 52.209-4717 Aviation), Item Unique Identification (FAR 252.211-7003(c)(1)(i)), serial number reporting, and strict adherence to critical safety item manufacturing plans under QE-STD-1 Rev E. Offerors must submit a simulated delivery schedule in MS Project or Excel and include all required documentation, such as a manufacturing plan within 30 days of contract award prior to beginning First Article Testing. Delivery lead times differ depending on whether First Article Testing is required: 1080 days with FAT and 720 days without. Fifteen percent of each production lot must be withheld pending Engineering Source Approval (ESA), allowing 75% of units to be shipped earlier upon approval. The contract specifies destination delivery to Tracy, CA, with contract administration at Redstone Arsenal, AL. Packaging, preservation, and marking must comply with Department of Defense standards and are detailed in contract attachments, including specific requirements for packaging and item identification with Data Matrix barcodes. Pricing data must be certified when the contract value exceeds $2.5 million, and proposals must affirm compliance with all solicitation terms, including prior waivers or exceptions. While evaluation factors and socioeconomic set-asides are not explicitly noted, the solicitation emphasizes mandatory compliance criteria and requires submission by December 5, 2025, with contract award expected to follow.