ARM, CAM-DROOP ROTOR HEAD, RIGHT HAND / NSN 1615-01-126-6040 / CH53 HELICOPTER
ID: SPE4A725R0428Type: Presolicitation
AwardedJun 16, 2025
$2M$2,000,000
AwardeeAPEX MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.
Award #:SPE4A725D0263
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCYDLA AVIATIONRICHMOND, VA, 23237, USA

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

PSC

HELICOPTER ROTOR BLADES, DRIVE MECHANISMS AND COMPONENTS (1615)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/6ccca0f604b6450c82605e24f6739efb/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA Aviation), is seeking qualified vendors for the procurement of the ARM, CAM-DROOP ROTOR HEAD, RIGHT HAND, associated with the CH53 helicopter, under National Stock Number (NSN) 1615-01-126-6040. This presolicitation opportunity is set aside for small businesses, specifically under the Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5), and falls within the NAICS code 336413, which pertains to Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing. The rotor head is a critical component for helicopter operations, ensuring the effective functioning of rotor systems. Interested parties can reach out to Chris Rose at CHRISTOPHER.ROSE@DLA.MIL or by phone at 804-279-5920, or contact Jeremy Prince at Jeremy.Prince@dla.mil or 804-279-5994 for further details.

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