"NSN 1560-01-539-1749, DOOR,AIRCRAFT, WSDC: YLN, HELICOPTER, SEAHAWK, H-60.”
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) Weapons Support, Richmond, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice to identify capable sources for the new manufacture of DOOR, AIRCRAFT (NSN 1560-015391749) for the Seahawk H-60 helicopter. This effort aims to determine the method of procurement. Responses are due by close of business, April 22, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement involves furnishing all labor, materials, facilities, and equipment for the new manufacture of the aircraft door (Part Number: 70207-21207-049, Estimated Requirement: 1 each). Key tasks include procurement/manufacture of component parts, inspection, testing, preservation/packaging, and shipping. Potential sources may also be responsible for supply chain management, logistics planning, forecasting production requirements, long-lead time parts procurement, addressing diminishing manufacturing sources and material shortage issues, and shipping serviceable assets. Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (CAGE code 78286) is an approved source.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research (No solicitation at this time)
- Set-Aside: May be set-aside for small businesses or procured through full and open competition.
- Response Due: April 22, 2026 (Close of Business)
- Published: April 17, 2026
- NAICS: 336413 (Other Aircraft Part and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing)
- PSC: 1560 (Airframe Structural Components)
- Place of Performance: Richmond, VA
Evaluation (Market Research)
Responses will be evaluated to ascertain potential market capacity to:
- Provide services consistent in scope and scale.
- Secure and apply corporate financial, human capital, and technical resources.
- Implement a successful project management plan, including compliance with tight program schedules, cost containment, performance tracking, hiring/retention of key personnel, and risk mitigation.
- Provide services under a performance-based service acquisition contract.
Submission Requirements
Interested parties should provide:
- Organization name, address, email, website, telephone number, and size/type of ownership.
- Tailored capability statements addressing the effort, with documentation supporting organizational and staff capability.
- Administrative and management structure if significant subcontracting or teaming is anticipated.
Additional Notes
This request for information is purely voluntary, and the government assumes no financial responsibility for costs incurred. Technical Orders and Qualification Requirements are not available. For Source Approval Requests (SAR), email dlaavnsmallbus@dla.mil with the subject "Request a SAR drop off" to receive a DoDSafe link.