Actuator, hydraulic-

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is seeking to procure 80 units of a hydraulic actuator (NSN 7R-3010-014617360-QE) in accordance with reference number 1D86450-1. This procurement falls under the Torque Converters and Speed Changers product service category and requires engineering source approval from the design control activity to ensure part quality. The primary contract requirement mandates that acquisition and repair of this part be conducted only from approved sources due to their unique design capability, specialized engineering skills, and exclusive manufacturing or repair knowledge that is not economically available to the Government. Alternate sources must complete qualification procedures established by the design control activity and approved by the cognizant Government engineering activity with jurisdiction over the part's intended application. The pre-solicitation notice was posted on October 23, 2025, with a due date of November 23, 2025, providing potential contractors one month to prepare their responses. Evaluation criteria emphasize source approval and qualification compliance, with the Government prioritizing continuation with existing approved sources to maintain the technical and quality standards required for this critical component.

No set-aside designations have been applied to this procurement. The contract does not identify any incumbent contractors or current contractors in the notice; however, the emphasis on approved sources indicates that existing qualified vendors will likely be considered. The procurement quantity is specified at 80 units with delivery on a free-on-board (FOB) origin basis, though no specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the pre-solicitation notice. The technical data and manufacturing knowledge retained by qualified sources represent significant barriers to entry for new contractors, necessitating a formal qualification process before any alternate source can compete. No specific timeline for service delivery beyond the FOB origin delivery requirement is provided in the notice.