Ball Socket Housing SSS.pdf

Action: Sources Sought Synopsis

Purpose: This is a Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) in accordance with FAR 5.201.

This is not a Request for Proposal or Quote (RFP/RFQ) or an Invitation For Bid (IFB), nor is it construed as a commitment by the Government. The Government intends to procure the items listed on a sole-source basis under the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1; however, expanded market research is necessary to determine if additional responsible sources exist to assist in determining if this effort can be competitive and/or a total Small Business Set- Aside.

The Government will use this information to determine the best acquisition strategy for this procurement. The Government is interested in all small businesses to include 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, HUBZone, and Women-Owned small business concerns. The government requests that interested parties respond to this notice if applicable and identify your small business status to the identified NAICS code. Additionally, please provide any anticipated teaming arrangements, along with a description of similar supplies offered to the Government and to commercial customers for the past three years. Any responses involving teaming agreements should delineate between the work that will be accomplished by the prime and the work accomplished by the teaming partners.

Items:

• Purchase of Ball Socket Housing (NSN: 2835-01-652-5980, P/N: 2886195) used on B-1B 19E170-3B PTO Shaft.

A ball and socket assembly mounted concentrically in each diaphragm pack of the flexible shaft assembly provides axial and radial rigidity of the shaft elements.

Product Code: 2835

Subject: B-1B PTO Ball Socket Housing Contract

Proposed Solicitation Number: FA825226Q1975

Closing Response Date: As documented on SAM.gov

Description/CLINs:

Line Item Quantity NSN 0001 PTO Ball Socket

Housing 20 2835-01-652-5980

Services or Supplies: Supplies

Destination Information: Hill Air Force Base

Delivery Schedule: TBD

Contract Award Date: Estimated July 2026

Specifications/Drawings: The required parts must be manufactured in strict accordance with the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Collins Aerospace's, proprietary drawings and specifications. The U.S. Government does not own or have access to the complete technical data package, including all drawings and specifications, required for the manufacture and/or repair of these items.

Responses: Responses shall address whether the interested party can provide the B-1B PTO Ball Socket Housing.

Please provide the following information for your company/institution:

Company/Institute Name:

Address:

Point of Contact:

CAGE Code:

Phone Number:

E-mail Address:

Web Page URL:

Size of business pursuant to North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code: 336413. Size Standard of 1250 employees.

Based on the above NAICS Code, state whether your company is:

Small Business (Yes / No)

Woman Owned Small Business (Yes / No)

Small Disadvantaged Business (Yes / No)

8(a) Certified (Yes / No)

HUB Zone Certified (Yes / No)

Veteran Owned Small Business (Yes / No)

Service-Disabled Veteran Small Business (Yes / No)

A statement as to whether your company is domestically or foreign owned (if foreign, please indicate the country of ownership).

This notice is for market research purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation for proposals. However, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.

Responses must be received or postmarked no later than close of business 3/27/2026.

Questions related to this market survey should be addressed to Brooks Poll, (801)586-2514.

Please email brooks.poll@us.af.mil or mail your response to:

AFSC OL: H/PZACB

Attn: Brooks Poll

6050 Gum Lane Bldg. 1215

Hill AFB, UT 84056-5805