Notice · not open for bids · United States · Public tender

Piston, Linear Actuating Cylinder / NSN 1650-01-206-1949 / CH-53 Helicopter

DLA Aviation

DLA Aviation in the United States has published a notice (Presolicitation) about “Piston, Linear Actuating Cylinder / NSN 1650-01-206-1949 / CH-53 Helicopter”. It is not a call for bids: no tender is open to bid on yet, or the buyer has already chosen a supplier.

The tender in brief

Five-year supply of a helicopter linear actuating cylinder piston, for approved or source-approved aerospace manufacturers

DLA Aviation intends to award an Indefinite Quantity Contract for a PISTON, LINEAR ACTUATING CYLINDER used on the CH-53 helicopter, with an estimated annual quantity of 40 EACH over a 5-year base period. The item is critical but not a Critical Safety Item; first article testing, production lot testing and export control apply. The Government intends to negotiate with only one or a limited number of sources.

Who can win it

  • Must be an approved source or obtain source approval for this part
  • Must be registered in the System For Award Management to receive an award

Key facts

Procedure
Presolicitation
Contract period
5-year base period
How bids are judged
Combination of price, past performance and other evaluation factors
Published
16 Sep 2026
Reference
SPE4A727R0010

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