“NSN 1680-01-573-2953, COWLING ASSEMBLY,EN, WSDC: 40A, HELICOPTER, BLACKHAWK, UH-60A, UH-60L, HH/UH-60M, UH-60V.”
Contract Opportunity Analysis
The Defense Logistics Agency, DLA Aviation, is seeking a firm-fixed-price contract to purchase NSN 1680-01-573-2953, a cowling assembly for Blackhawk helicopters. The requirement is for 52 each of part number 70302-02141-054 to support UH-60A, UH-60L, HH/UH-60M, and UH-60V aircraft. The item is a critical safety item, the acquisition is unrestricted, FOB origin with inspection and acceptance at origin applies, and suppliers other than Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation must submit a complete source approval package because no approved technical data package is available. Delivery is required within 178 days ARO to Corpus Christi, Texas, with performance tied to Richmond, Virginia, and the final award may consider price, past performance, and other evaluation factors. The solicitation is expected to issue on 06/04/2026 and close on 07/04/2026, with availability through DIBBS or by request from the buyer.