Control Stick, Aircraft
ID: SPRRA125Q0009Type: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCYDLA AVIATION AT HUNTSVILLE, ALREDSTONE ARSENAL, AL, 35898-7340, USA

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https://sam.gov/opp/f3d33506e4fc48979c30e24303a4c130/view
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    The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is conducting market research to identify potential sources for the acquisition of a Control Stick for the UH-60 BLACKHAWK weapon system, specifically NSN: 1680-01-502-8650, Part Number: S7020-02801-103. This Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) aims to gather information on manufacturers capable of producing this item, which is critical for the operational readiness of military aircraft. The procurement is limited to sources specified on a source control drawing due to the lack of available technical data or government data rights, necessitating compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1(a)(1). Interested parties are encouraged to contact Mark Highland at mark.highland@dla.mil or Wendellar Johnson at Wendellar.Johnson@dla.mil for further information, noting that this announcement does not constitute a solicitation and responses are voluntary.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Mark Highland
    (256) 690-5749
    mark.highland@dla.mil
    Wendellar Johnson
    Wendellar.Johnson@dla.mil
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