The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA Aviation), is seeking proposals for a long-term contract to supply self-locking bolts for the Black Hawk helicopter series, specifically the UH-60A, UH-60L, HH/UH-60M, and UH-60V models. The procurement involves the National Stock Number (NSN) 5306-01-185-6236, which is classified as an Army Critical Safety Item, necessitating both First Article Testing by the contractor and Production Lot Testing by the government. This contract will be awarded as an unrestricted, competitively bid fixed-price Indefinite Quantity Contract, with a five-year base period and best value selection methods applied. Interested parties can expect the solicitation to be posted on FBO around December 9, 2024, and should direct inquiries to April Wynn at april.wynn@dla.mil or by phone at 804-279-4394.