16--DAMPER ASSY
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 is issuing a solicitation for DAMPER ASSY (PSC 1615 - Helicopter Rotor Blades, Drive Mechanisms And Components). This is a Critical Safety Item (CSI). The total required quantity is 105 each, with an additional 10 each specifically for a Denmark requirement. Proposals are due by April 15, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity is for the procurement of DAMPER ASSY, identified under Product Service Code 1615. Key aspects include:
- Critical Safety Item (CSI) designation.
- Total quantity: 105 each.
- Additional requirement for 10 each for Denmark.
- Requires a Higher-Level Contract Quality Requirement of ISO 9000 or equivalent.
- Drawings are not available for this Request for Quotation.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: None specified (unrestricted)
- Response Due: April 15, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT
- Last Published/Updated: May 5, 2026, 12:50 PM EDT
Key Requirements & Clauses
This solicitation includes various FAR and DFARS provisions and clauses, such as:
- Item Unique Identification and Valuation
- Inspection of Supplies (Fixed-Price)
- FMS Delivery and Shipping Instructions
- Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) Payment Instructions (Invoice and Receiving Report Combo)
- Value Engineering
- Integrity of Unit Prices
- Equal Opportunity for Veterans and Workers with Disabilities
- Warranty of Supplies of a Noncomplex Nature (One year from delivery, 45 days after defect detection)
- Small Business Subcontracting Plan
- Transportation of Supplies by Sea
- Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Balance of Payments Program
- Requirements for Certified Cost or Pricing Data
- Cost Accounting Standard Notices and Certification
- Notice of Priority Rating for National Defense, Emergency Preparedness, and Energy Program Use.
Amendments
The solicitation has been amended to adjust the total required quantity to 105 each (following an earlier decrease to 99 each) and to incorporate/remove specific FAR and DFARS provisions/clauses. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.
Submission & Contact
Proposals must be submitted electronically via email to AISHA.VARNADORE@DLA.MIL. For inquiries, contact Aisha Varnadore at 215-737-4834 or AISHA.VARNADORE@DLA.MIL.