Litter Lift Assembly, FWD L

SOL #: SPRRA1-26-R-0055Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Defense Logistics Agency

DLA AVIATION AT HUNTSVILLE, AL

REDSTONE ARSENAL, AL, 35898-7340, United States

Place of Performance

Redstone Arsenal, AL

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

PSC

Airframe Structural Components (1560)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/7543941151a64e44934bb78b6559dd72/view

Timeline

Posted

Apr 29, 2026

Last Updated

May 15, 2026

Submission Deadline

Jul 13, 2026, 8:00 PM

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 Huntsville, AL has issued a Solicitation for the procurement of Litter Lift Assemblies (FWD L, AFT L, FWD R, AFT R) for the Blackhawk helicopter. This is a five-year Indefinite Delivery Requirements, Firm Fixed Price contract. The requirement is restricted to AIR METHODS CORP (CAGE 87YZ1) as the sole responsible source. The government intends to issue a delivery order for 20 units with the base award. Proposals are due by July 13, 2026.

Scope of Work

This solicitation covers the supply of specific Litter Lift Assemblies:

LITTER, LIFT, ASSY, FWD L (NSN: 1560-01-495-5991)
LITTER, LIFT, ASSY, AFT L (NSN: 1560-01-495-5990)
LITTER, LIFT, ASSY, FWD R (NSN: 1560-01-495-5992)
LITTER, LIFT, ASSY, AFT R (NSN: 1560-01-495-5989)

Key requirements include packaging and marking in accordance with MIL-STD CODES 2073-1 APPENDIX J, with specific unit, intermediate, preservation, and packing levels. Inspection and acceptance will occur at origin, and FOB Point is Origin. Item Identification and Valuation (IUID) markings are required.

Contract & Timeline

Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price, Indefinite Delivery Requirements
Period of Performance: Five years
Response Date: July 13, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT
Published Date: May 15, 2026, 4:04 PM EDT
Place of Performance: Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898, United States

Submission & Evaluation

Proposals must be emailed. Offerors are encouraged to propose accelerated delivery at no additional cost and must acknowledge their ability to support the requirement for the full solicited period. Certified Cost and Pricing Data may be requested if only one offer is received. Specific requirements for Propricer system generated Excel files for detail cost breakdown are outlined. Evaluation factors are referenced in Section M of the solicitation.

Eligibility / Set-Aside

This requirement is restricted to AIR METHODS CORP (CAGE 87YZ1) as the sole responsible source.

Additional Notes

Flight Safety/Critical Safety Item (CSI), Production Lot Testing (PLT), First Article Test (FAT), Serial Number Requirement Reporting (SNRR), and Aviation Maintenance Management System-Aviation (TAMMS-A) markings are not required.
Reusable container price must be incorporated into the unit price.
Arms Export Control is not applicable.
Product Quality Deficiency Reports (PQDRs) will be used.
Vendors must submit a subcontracting plan with their proposal.
Points of contact for information and award are provided.