SAM #SPE4A626R0296

Market Research for Close Tolerance Bolt for Black Hawk Helicopters (NSN 5306-01-317-4318)

DLA Aviation Richmond is seeking information from manufacturers and suppliers regarding the Close Tolerance Bolt (NSN 5306-01-317-4318) used in Black Hawk helicopters. - Government Buyer: - Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation, Richmond - OEMs: - Avibank Manufacturing, Inc. (part number AS616-102) - Space-Lok, Inc. (part number SLB163-102) - Vendors: - Only the above OEMs are currently approved; other vendors must qualify - Products Requested: - Close Tolerance Bolt for Black Hawk helicopters (UH-60A, UH-60L, HH/UH-60M, UH-60V) - NSN 5306-01-317-4318 - Part numbers: AS616-102 (Avibank), SLB163-102 (Space-Lok) - No specific quantity stated - Unique Requirements: - Interested parties must submit Source Approval Request (SAR) packages to qualify as an approved source - Product must meet or exceed the quality of the approved OEM items - This is a market research notice, not a solicitation for offers - Notable Details: - The bolt is a critical component for Black Hawk helicopters - Only Avibank and Space-Lok are currently approved; new sources must demonstrate equivalent quality

Description

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation - Richmond is issuing this Sources Sought Notice as a means of conducting market research to determine if other companies are capable of manufacturing (or legitimately obtain) this item.  The current approved sole source of supply and part number is listed below. 

BOLT, CLOSE TOLERANCE  NSN 5306-01-317-4318 AVIBANK MFG., INC. 84256 P/N AS616-102 SPACE-LOK, INC. 16258 P/N SLB163-102

This Sources Sought Notice is for informational purposes only. This is not a request for an offer. This does not constitute as a solicitation and shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government. Responses in any form are not offers and the Government is under no obligation to award a contract as a result of this announcement. No funds are available to pay for preparation of responses to this announcement. Any information submitted by respondents to this technical description is strictly voluntary.

Interested parties who consider themselves qualified to manufacture (or legitimately obtain) the above listed supplies are invited to submit a response to this Sources Sought Notice by August 11, 2026.

DLA Weapons Support Richmond Primary Point of Contact: April Wynn  Acquisition Specialist  445-737-4868 

If your company desires to be reviewed and qualified as an "Approved Source" for this item, submit an application package through the Source Approval Request (SAR) Program as outlined in the attached JACG SAM HB document. A SAR package contains all of the technical data needed to demonstrate that the prospective contractor can competently manufacture the product to the same level of quality, or better, than the required item. The onus is on the contractor to document and demonstrate their product is equal to, or better, than the currently approved item, which DLA Aviation is procuring.

If there is an open solicitation for a LSN/NSN which you want to submit a SAR, please submit the SAR directly to the buyer noted on the solicitation.

If you are submitting a SAR for a LSN/NSN with no open solicitation, please send it to the DLA SAR Program Office address below:

DLA Weapons Support Richmond  Attn: DLA AVN-DU (SAR Program Manager) 6090 Strathmore Road  Richmond, VA 23237

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