1615012149140 / PITCH HORN ASSEMBLY / HELICOPTER, BLACK HAWK UH-60A, UH-60L, HH/UH-60M, UH-60V
ID: SPE4FA725R0513Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

PSC

HELICOPTER ROTOR BLADES, DRIVE MECHANISMS AND COMPONENTS (1615)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/c7618f723f054063a83988230089e355/view
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    Posted Apr 1, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Updated Apr 1, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Due Apr 7, 2025, 7:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA Aviation), is conducting market research for the procurement of a Pitch Horn Assembly (NSN: 1615-012149140) for the Black Hawk helicopter models UH-60A, UH-60L, HH/UH-60M, and UH-60V. This Sources Sought Synopsis aims to identify potential suppliers capable of manufacturing the assembly, which includes responsibilities for labor, materials, inspection, testing, and logistics management. The Pitch Horn Assembly is critical for the operational readiness of the Black Hawk helicopters, emphasizing the importance of reliable supply chains and manufacturing capabilities. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their capability statements by April 7, 2025, to Sara Duran Campos at sara.durancampos@dla.mil, with no financial responsibility incurred by the government for submissions.

Point(s) of Contact
Duran Campos, Sara
(804) 279-2894
sara.durancampos@dla.mil
Holly Simmons
(804) 279-2999
holly.simmons@dla.mil
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1615012149140 / PITCH HORN ASSEMBLY / HELICOPTER, BLACK HAWK UH-60A, UH-60L, HH/UH-60M, UH-60V
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