HELICOPTER, BLACKHAWK, UH-60; DUCT ASSEMBLY, AIR C
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 is issuing a presolicitation for a Total Small Business Set-Aside for Duct Assemblies for UH-60 Blackhawk Helicopters (NSN 1660-017196358). This opportunity seeks proposals for an Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC) with an estimated annual quantity of 10 units over a five-year ordering period. The solicitation is anticipated to be issued on or about April 30, 2026, with proposals due by May 4, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for Duct Assembly, Air C for the UH-60 Blackhawk Helicopter, identified by NSN 1660-017196358. Key details include:
- Contract Type: Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC)
- Ordering Period: 60 months (5 years) with no option to extend.
- Estimated Annual Quantity: 10 units for the base period.
- Delivery Schedule: 365 days production.
- Item Characteristics: Export Control applies, Critical Application Item (not a Critical Safety Item), Configuration Control applies. First Article Test (FAT) and Production Lot Test (PLT) requirements do not apply.
- FOB Destination, Inspection/Acceptance: Origin.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation (announcing upcoming RFP)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS: 336413 (Aircraft Manufacturing)
- Solicitation Issue Date: On or about April 30, 2026
- Proposal Due Date: May 4, 2026, 6:00 PM ET
- Published Date: April 15, 2026
Evaluation
The final contract award decision may be based upon a combination of price, past performance (evaluated via PPIRS), and other evaluation factors as described in the solicitation. The Government is not using policies contained in FAR Part 15, Contracting by Negotiation, but interested persons may identify their interest and capability to satisfy the requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice.
Additional Notes
The solicitation will be made available via the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) at https://dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/ upon its issue date. A paper copy will not be available. Offerors must complete a copy of the solicitation to be considered. Proposals should be submitted via fax to (804) 279-4165.