16--BLADE,ROTARY RUDDER
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation at Philadelphia, PA has issued a solicitation for Rotary Rudder Blades (PSC 1615). This opportunity is specifically for government-approved sources of supply. Distributors must submit an authorized distributor letter from the source. Proposals are due May 4, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation seeks the supply of Rotary Rudder Blades, falling under the product service code for Helicopter Rotor Blades, Drive Mechanisms, and Components. Key requirements and clauses include:
- Item Unique Identification and Valuation (IUID).
- Inspection of Supplies—Fixed-Price and adherence to Higher-Level Contract Quality Requirements (ISO 9000 or equivalent).
- Compliance with FMS Delivery and Shipping Instructions and Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) Payment Instructions.
- Adherence to Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Balance of Payments Program.
- Drawings are not available for this Request for Quotation.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (for supply of items)
- Set-Aside: None
- Response Due: May 4, 2026, 8:30 PM ET
- Published: April 3, 2026
Evaluation
Offers from sources not on the government-approved list will be considered technically unacceptable. Distributors must provide a copy of their authorized distributor letter, on the source’s letterhead, to the buyer via email at the time of proposal submittal. Quality assurance requires ISO 9000 or equivalent certification.
Additional Notes
Proposals must be submitted electronically via email to SABRINA.FIOCCA@DLA.MIL. For Critical Safety Items (CSI), DFARS clause 252.209-7010 is incorporated by reference. For inquiries, contact Sabrina Fiocca at 215-737-3017.