Actuator, Mechanical

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Solicitation number
SPRTA1-26-R-0074
Agency
Aviation Defense Logistics Agency, Department of Defense
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

NAICS code
336413 Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing
PSC
1680 Miscellaneous Aircraft Accessories And Components
Points of contact

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is seeking procurement of mechanical actuators for extendable and retractable fan duct applications on KC-135 aircraft. The specific item is a 32-inch long mechanical actuator weighing 12 pounds, constructed from aluminum alloy tubing with an axial central steel screw, identified by NSN 1680-01-219-1498 and part number 458-50009-507. This Request for Proposal (RFP #SPRTA1-26-R-0074) has an estimated issue date of November 28, 2025, with a proposal closing date of December 28, 2025. No qualification requirements exist for this procurement, and the government has indicated that all responsible sources may submit proposals, though firms are encouraged to contact the original equipment manufacturer regarding data rights needed for manufacturing. The key deadline for interested parties is December 28, 2025, for proposal submission. The procurement notice does not specify evaluation criteria, though the mandatory language indicates that the government does not own manufacturing data and suggests potential contractors contact the OEM regarding data availability.

This procurement has not been set aside and will be awarded as an open competition. MarathonNorco Aerospace, Inc. (CAGE code 08844) is identified as a qualified source and the incumbent contractor, having received an order for five units on April 30, 2024. The total line item quantity required is 51 units, with a procurement range of 13 to 77 units, and delivery must be completed on or before September 16, 2027. The specific destination is shipping location SW3211. While no specific budget ceiling is disclosed in the notice, the estimated contract value can be inferred from historical pricing and quantity requirements. Unique Identification (UID) requirements will apply to this acquisition, and the procurement involves technology with military or space applications, which may trigger certain export control considerations that foreign-owned firms should address with the contracting officer prior to proposal submission.

Notice text

Synopsis

PR: FD20302600214

1.  Estimated issue date and estimated closing/response date: 

Issue:     November 28, 2025

Closes: December 28,2025

2.  RFP# SPRTA1-26-R-0074

     Request for Proposal

3.  Service/Spare/Repair/OH: Spares

4.  AMC: 3/B

5.  Nomenclature/Noun: Actuator, Mechanical

6.  NSN: 1680-01-219-1498

7.  PN: 458-50009-507

            A2667-71

8.  History:            30 Apr 2024, 5 each, MARATHONNORCO AEROSPACE, INC. (08844)

9.  Description/Function: Actuator, Mechanical. DIMENSIONS, 32.0 INCH (L) BY 4.0 INCH (W) BY 5.5 INCH (H). 12 POUNDS (WEIGHT). MATERIAL CONTENT, Aluminum Alloy Tube; Axial Central Steel Screw. EXTENDABLE AND RETRACTABLE ACTUATOR FOR ACFT ENGN FAN DUCTS. APPL. TO KC-135.

10.  Total Line Item Quantity:  L/I 0001 51 Each (Range: 13-77)

                                                         

11.   Application (Engine or Aircraft): KC-135

12.   Destination:  L/I 0001 Ship to SW3211

                            

13.   Required Delivery: On or Before 16 SEP 2027

14.   Qualification Requirements:  Do not exist.

15.   Export Control Requirements:  No

16.  UID: UID requirements will apply.

17.  Qualified Sources: MarathonNorco Aerospace, Inc (CAGE 08844)

18.  Set-aside:  This acquisition will not be set aside.

19. Surplus: Surplus is not authorized.

20. Mandatory Language:

The Government does not own the data or the rights to the data needed to manufacture this item.  Firms interested in participating in this procurement are encouraged to contact the OEM to inquire about the data or rights to the data.

In accordance with FAR 5.207(c) (16) (i), all responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency.

Foreign owned firms are advised to contact the contracting officer or program manager before submitting a proposal to determine whether there are restrictions on receiving an award.

It is suggested that small business firms or others interested in subcontracting opportunities in connection with the described procurement make contract with the firms(s) listed. 

This acquisition involves technology that has a military or space application.  The extent of foreign participation has not yet been determined.  Nothing in this notice contradicts other restrictions, identified in the synopsis notice or solicitation, regarding eligible sources (e.g., if this is a small business set aside, foreign sources may not participate as potential prime contractors but could, if otherwise eligible, participate as subcontractors).

Based upon market research, the Government is not using the policies contained in Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, in its solicitation for the described supplies or services. However, interested persons may identify to the contracting officer their interest and capability to satisfy the Government's requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice.

Government's obligation under this contract is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made.  No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise until funds are made available to the Contracting Officer for this contract and until the Contractor receives notice of such availability, to be confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer

Electronic procedures will be used for this solicitation.  Hardcopies of the solicitation will not be sent from this office. The solicitation will be available for download only at www.sam.gov.

Authority: 10 U.S.C. 2304(c) (1), Justification: supplies (or Services) required are available from only one or a limited number of responsible source(s) and no other type of supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.  The proposed contract action is for supplies and services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one, or a limited number of sources under the authority of FAR 6.302. 

This notice of intent is not a request for competition.  However, all proposals received within 45 days (30 days if award is issued under an existing basic ordering agreement) after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government.  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.  Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

Note:  While price will be a significant factor in the evaluation of offers, the final contract award decision may be based upon a combination of price and past performance factors as detailed in the solicitation.

Note: An Ombudsman has been appointed to hear concerns from offerors or potential offerors during the proposal development phase of this acquisition. The purpose of the Ombudsman is not to diminish the authority of the program director or contracting officer, but to communicate contractor concerns, issues, disagreements and recommendations to the appropriate government personnel. When requested, the Ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The Ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals or in the source selection process. Interested parties are invited to call the Ombudsman at 385-591-1672. DO NOT CALL THIS NUMBER FOR SOLICITATION REQUESTS.

Request for written quotation will be issued.  Only written or faxed request received directly from the requestors are acceptable. The anticipated award date will be 90 days after the issuance of this notice.

21.   Buyer name and email address: Questions concerning this synopsis or subsequent solicitation can be directed to the buyer Chrissy Turnage at christine.turnage@us.af.mil.

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