The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA Aviation), is seeking proposals for a long-term contract to supply self-locking bolts (NSN 5306-01-185-6236) for the Black Hawk helicopter series, including models UH-60A, UH-60L, HH/UH-60M, and UH-60V. This procurement is critical as the bolts are identified as Army Critical Safety Items, necessitating First Article Testing by the contractor and Production Lot Testing by the government. The 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 vendors should prepare for the solicitation, which is expected to be posted on the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) around January 23, 2025, and may contact April Wynn at april.wynn@dla.mil or 804-279-4394 for further information.