SWASHPLATE EXPANDABLE PIN - 40A / HELICOPTER, BLACK HAWK UH-60A, UH-60L, HH/UH-60M, UH-60V

The Department of Defense, through DLA Aviation, plans to issue a solicitation for a long-term indefinite quantity contract for the supply of the SWASHPLATE EXPANDABLE PIN - 40A used in various models of the Black Hawk helicopter (UH-60A, UH-60L, HH/UH-60M, UH-60V). The contract will cover the NSN 5315-01-096-9169 and source supplies from two approved manufacturers: Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation and Avibank Mfg., Inc. The solicitation is expected to be released around June 25, 2026, and will be conducted under FAR Part 15, employing a competitive evaluation based on factors including price, past performance, and other criteria. The contract period spans three years with no option periods and includes FOB Origin terms, with inspection and acceptance at origin for DLA Direct requirements only. This solicitation will be unrestricted but conducted using other than full and open competition due to the nature of the item—a critical safety component identified by the Army. Enhanced Export Control certification is required, and the procurement involves the contractor performing First Article Testing, followed by Government production lot testing. The solicitation will be accessible via the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS), with paper copies available upon request if needed. Responses to this solicitation must be submitted by July 24, 2026. The contract is categorized under NAICS code 332510, focusing on metal valve manufacturing, and the primary point of contact for inquiries is April Wynn, located in Richmond, Virginia.