1680-01-108-0558; SEAT, AIRCRAFT, WSDC: 40A, HELICOPTER, UH-60A, UH-60L, UH-60V
ID: SPE4A726R0261Type: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCYDLA AVIATIONRICHMOND, VA, 23237, USA

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

PSC

MISCELLANEOUS AIRCRAFT ACCESSORIES AND COMPONENTS (1680)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/80d643e723c645d4a5bc0047c8a460da/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 procurement of aircraft seats for the UH-60A, UH-60L, and UH-60V helicopters, specifically NSN 1680-01-108-0558. The requirement entails the new manufacture of aircraft seats, including the provision of labor, materials, facilities, and equipment, as well as supply chain management and logistics planning. This procurement is critical for maintaining the operational readiness of military helicopters, with an estimated requirement of 222 units. Interested parties are invited to submit their capability statements by December 5, 2025, to Gwen Heningburg at gwen.heningburg@dla.mil, with no solicitation currently available and no financial responsibility assumed by the government for responses.

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    Gwen Heningburg
    (804) 279-6988
    gwen.heningburg@dla.mil
    Christy Oakley
    DSN695-5388
    Christy.Oakley@dla.mil
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    1680-01-108-0558; SEAT, AIRCRAFT, WSDC: 40A, HELICOPTER, UH-60A, UH-60L, UH-60V
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