Opportunity
DIBBS #SPE4A7-27-T-0980
DLA solicitation for seven Sikorsky nose gear box brackets and required testing
Posted
October 13, 2026
Respond By
October 20, 2026
Identifier
SPE4A7-27-T-0980
NAICS
336413
DLA Weapons Support is soliciting seven Navy critical-safety nose gear box brackets and associated testing for the U.S. Navy. - Buyer: Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), DLA Weapons Support, ASC Supplier Oper AE and AF Div; buyer contact listed as Nya Currie. The end user is the U.S. Navy. - OEMs and approved sources: Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation and Apex Manufacturing Company, Inc. are both listed for bracket part number 65300-12113-103. - Product: Seven BRACKET, NOSE GEAR BOX units, NSN 1560-00-466-3217; manufacturer part number 65300-12113-103. - Testing: Government first-article testing and production-lot testing are required. The schedule lists one EA for each test requirement; first-article testing involves two test units, and two production-lot samples are selected at random. - Notable requirements: The bracket is a Navy Critical Safety Item. Origin inspection and acceptance, an SAE AS9100-equivalent quality management system, and access to export-controlled technical data are required. - Delivery timing: The seven production brackets are due 557 days after award. First-article test units are due within 60 calendar days of contract date, with Government notification of first-article status within 120 calendar days after receipt.
Description
GOVERNMENT FIRST ARTIC (QTY: Qty - See Solicitation, NSN: 0001S00000052, Purchase Request: 7018671723) PRODUCTION LOT TESTING (QTY: Qty - See Solicitation, NSN: 0001S00000061, Purchase Request: 7018671723) BRACKET, NOSE GEAR BOX (QTY: 7, NSN: 1560-00-466-3217, Purchase Request: 7018671723) Approved Sources: - CAGE: 2V343, Part No: 65300-12113-103, Company: APEX MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC. - CAGE: 78286, Part No: 65300-12113-103, Company: SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT CORPORATION