UH-1N Rotor Masts
ID: FD20602600188Type: Sources Sought
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Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCYDLA AVIATION AT WARNER ROBINS, GAROBINS A F B, GA, 31098-1813, USA

NAICS

Aircraft Manufacturing (336411)

PSC

HELICOPTER ROTOR BLADES, DRIVE MECHANISMS AND COMPONENTS (1615)

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No Set aside used (NONE)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/b2e25288e8ef4e3299d8f20356c33906/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation at Warner Robins, GA, is conducting a Sources Sought notice for the procurement of UH-1N Rotor Masts, specifically the assembly identified by National Stock Number (NSN) 1615-00-255-2896 and Part Number (PN) 204-040-366-15. This rotor mast is a critical component that connects the transmission to the rotor hub of the UH-1N helicopter, ensuring the proper functioning of the main rotor assembly. The DLA intends to award a sole source contract to Bell Textron Inc., the Original Equipment Manufacturer, due to their exclusive technical expertise and proprietary data necessary for the manufacturing of this component. Interested parties are encouraged to express their interest and capabilities by submitting responses to Anthony Light at anthony.light.2@us.af.mil and Adam Randall at timothy.randall.4@us.af.mil by December 5, 2025, at 12 PM EST.

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    Anthony Light
    anthony.light.2@us.af.mil
    Adam Randall
    timothy.randall.4@us.af.mil
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