Bid guide
How to bid on UH-60 STAKING SET, BEARING for the DEPT of Defense
What the Army is buying and why it matters
The Department of Defense, specifically the Army, is planning to purchase between 9 and 45 bearing staking sets for the UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter. This will be a five-year, firm fixed-price, indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract. Production is expected to begin 390 days after the contract is awarded, with deliveries of two sets per month to a destination yet to be determined.
This opportunity is significant for vendors who can supply specialized aviation components, particularly those with access to proprietary technical data for the UH-60 Black Hawk system. While the government anticipates a sole-source award to Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, other qualified vendors with the necessary authorizations are encouraged to submit their capabilities.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This pre-solicitation was published on August 04, 2026. The deadline for responses is August 18, 2026, at 4:00 PM ET. It is important to note that this closing date is an estimate and may be adjusted based on the actual release date of the solicitation. However, the solicitation will not close before the stated date.
At the deadline, the Army will review all submitted capabilities statements. For new source approval requests, a current CMMC Level 2 C3PAO certification is required. The government intends to proceed with a sole-source solicitation to Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation unless other authorized sources demonstrate their capability.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is primarily suited for manufacturers or suppliers with expertise in aviation technology and components, specifically those related to the UH-60 Black Hawk weapon system. Given the proprietary nature of the technical data, firms with existing authorization from Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation to utilize this data are strong candidates.
Additionally, any firm seeking new source approval must possess a current CMMC Level 2 C3PAO certification. This requirement indicates a need for robust cybersecurity maturity. The procurement is for non-commercial items, following FAR Part 15 procedures.
How to respond
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If you have access to the proprietary data, you must provide a capabilities statement to the Contract Specialist or Contracting Officer. This statement should detail your authorization from Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation to use the necessary proprietary data. Requests for the solicitation and initial proposals must be sent by email only. No telephone, fax, or hard copy responses will be accepted for the initial proposal.
Practical tips for a competitive response
Carefully review all solicitation documents once they are released to ensure full compliance with all requirements. Pay close attention to any specific formatting or content instructions for your capabilities statement or proposal.
If you are submitting a new source approval request, ensure your CMMC Level 2 C3PAO certification is current and clearly verifiable. For all responses, clearly articulate your firm's experience and capacity to meet the production lead time and monthly delivery requirements. Even though this is a pre-solicitation, a well-prepared capabilities statement can position your firm for future opportunities.
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