"3040-01-700-7113,SWASHPLATE,CONTROLL, WSDC:EAN, HELICOPTER, CH-53, CH-53/K."
ID: SPE4A525R0147Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Mechanical Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing (333613)

PSC

MISCELLANEOUS POWER TRANSMISSION EQUIPMENT (3040)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/855cce9b870c47fa98ecccd0de412b94/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation, is seeking proposals for the procurement of five units of a swashplate control component (NSN 3040-01-700-7113) specifically for the CH-53 helicopter. This requirement is classified as a Critical Safety Item, and the procurement will result in a firm-fixed price contract, with delivery expected 143 days after receipt of order to Cherry Point, NC. Interested suppliers must note that specifications and technical data are not available, and only approved sources, such as Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, may submit proposals unless they provide a complete source approval package. The estimated solicitation issue date is May 12, 2025, with a closing date anticipated for June 9, 2025. For further inquiries, potential bidders can contact Samuel Kogi at 804-279-3885 or via email at Samuel.Kogi@dla.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Samuel Kogi804-279-3885
    Samuel.Kogi@dla.mil
    Nakeesha Mitchell Palmore
    6955258
    Nakeesha.Palmore@dla.mil
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