“NSN 1740-01-174-6769, BLADE RACK ASSEMBLY, WSDC: CFN, HELICOPTER CH/MH-53E.”
ID: SPE4A526R0101Type: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCYDLA AVIATIONRICHMOND, VA, 23237, USA

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Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

PSC

AIRFIELD SPECIALIZED TRUCKS AND TRAILERS (1740)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/11dc418989744cd190252067f63ff5ca/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA Aviation), is conducting market research to identify potential sources for the manufacture of the Blade Rack Assembly, NSN 1740-01-174-6769, specifically for the CH/MH-53E helicopter. This sources sought notice aims to gather information on organizations capable of providing all necessary labor, materials, and equipment for the new manufacture of this component, which includes responsibilities such as supply chain management and logistics planning. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their capability statements by December 8, 2025, to Samuel Kogi at Samuel.Kogi@dla.mil, as the government evaluates market capacity to determine the procurement method, which may include small business set-asides or full and open competition.

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    Samuel Kogi445-737-9377
    Samuel.Kogi@dla.mil
    Nakeesha Mitchell Palmore
    (445) 737-4342
    Nakeesha.Palmore@dla.mil
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