Actuator, hydraulic-

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is soliciting offers for hydraulic actuators, which are classified under NAICS 333612 (Speed Changer, Industrial High-Speed Drive, and Gear Manufacturing) and PSC 3010 (Torque Converters and Speed Changers). This is a critical safety item (CSI) procurement, which means offerors must be government-approved sources of supply; distributors of approved sources are required to submit authorized distributor letters from the manufacturer on letterhead at the time of proposal submission. The solicitation incorporates numerous federal requirements including Buy American provisions, equal opportunity commitments, transportation of supplies by sea regulations, and annual representations and certifications. The evaluation will consider factors such as integrity of unit prices, value engineering, and compliance with priority rating requirements for national defense and emergency preparedness. Proposals are due by December 12, 2025, with the solicitation having been posted on November 28, 2025.

This solicitation uses no set-aside designations and does not identify any incumbent contractors or current suppliers in the available documentation. The specific award value or budget range is not disclosed in this notice, nor are quantities of actuators required or the timeline for delivery explicitly stated, though the contract incorporates time of delivery clauses dated June 1997. The place of performance is not specified in the solicitation summary provided. Prospective offerors should note that this procurement includes wide area workflow payment instructions requiring invoices and receiving report combinations, and all offers must demonstrate compliance with CSI source requirements to be considered technically acceptable for award consideration.