Actuators

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation, acting on behalf of the U.S. Air Force, is conducting market research to procure actuators identified by NSN 1680-01-505-0663 WF and part numbers 16VK056001-1 / 904100-01. The government seeks to identify capable sources, determine the availability of commercial or non-developmental items, and enhance competition while improving small business access to acquisition information. Interested parties may submit capability statements, proposals, or quotations, and the government is accepting evidence of commercial item capability within 15 days of the notice posting. Award will be made only to offerors whose products or manufacturers meet qualification requirements in accordance with FAR clause 52.209-1 at the time of award, as the part requires engineering source approval by the design control activity to maintain quality standards. The pre-solicitation notice was posted on February 12, 2026, with a response deadline of February 26, 2026, and interested parties should direct inquiries to Michelle Leschke at 385-519-8197 or michelle.leschke@us.af.mil.

This acquisition is not designated as a set-aside for small businesses, though the government is actively working to improve small business access to information regarding the opportunity. The estimated requirement is for a three-year IDIQ contract with a minimum quantity of 7 units and a maximum of 70 units for delivery to location SW3210, with the delivery schedule to be determined. One or more items under this acquisition are subject to Free Trade Agreements. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the pre-solicitation notice, and no incumbent contractor is identified. The procurement falls under NAICS category 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing) and PSC category 1680 (Miscellaneous Aircraft Accessories and Components).