Control Stick, Aircraft
ID: SPRRA125Q0009Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCYDLA AVIATION AT HUNTSVILLE, ALREDSTONE ARSENAL, AL, 35898-7340, USA

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/f3d33506e4fc48979c30e24303a4c130/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Jan 17, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Jan 17, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Jan 23, 2025, 9:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation at Huntsville, AL, is seeking proposals for the procurement of 10 control sticks (NSN: 1680-01-502-8650, Part Number: S7020-02801-103) specifically designed for the UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter. This acquisition will be executed under a Firm Fixed Price contract, with a production lead time of 270 days post-award, and delivery is expected at New Cumberland, PA. The sourcing of these control sticks is limited to SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT CORPORATION, BREEZE-EASTERN LLC, and TRIMAN INDUSTRIES INC., due to the proprietary technical data and manufacturing expertise required, and interested firms are encouraged to seek source approval for future opportunities. Proposals are expected to be submitted by the closing date, which will be confirmed upon the release of the solicitation; for further inquiries, interested parties may contact Mark Highland at mark.highland@dla.mil or Wendellar Johnson at Wendellar.Johnson@dla.mil.

Point(s) of Contact
Mark Highland
(256) 690-5749
mark.highland@dla.mil
Wendellar Johnson
Wendellar.Johnson@dla.mil
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AX5F2416AX Synopsis.pdf
Jan 28, 2025, 5:05 PM UTC
The government is seeking proposals for the procurement of 10 control sticks (NSN: 1680-01-502-8650, Part Number: S7020-02801-103) specifically applicable to the UH-60 Blackhawk. This acquisition will be made under a Firm Fixed Price contract, with a production lead time of 270 days after contract award, to be delivered to New Cumberland, PA. The sourcing of this item is restricted to SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT CORPORATION, BREEZE-EASTERN LLC, and TRIMAN INDUSTRIES INC., as the necessary technical data and manufacturing knowledge are not available for broader supplier competition. Interested firms are encouraged to seek source approval to be eligible for future solicitations. The document also clarifies that foreign firms must process their requests through their embassies. The closing date for proposals is estimated and may change based on the solicitation release date. Overall, this solicitation emphasizes the specific sourcing requirements and encourages engagement from qualified manufacturers.
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Control Stick, Aircraft
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