C-130 Pison, Linear Actua

Defense Logistics Agency Aviation seeks quotations for four units each of linear actuator pistons (NSN 1650-00-404-6550 LE) for C-130 aircraft, with proposals due November 16, 2026. Amendment issued October 15 dissolves the original small business set-aside, opening the solicitation to all qualified sources and extending the deadline from October 14.

Place of performance is Hill Air Force Base, Utah. The procurement is restricted to six qualified sources: Lockheed Martin (CAGE 98897), Triumph Actuation (CAGE 61898), Logistical Support (CAGE 1HFE7), Heroux-Devtek (CAGE 36164), Integral Aerospace (CAGE 4N727), and HDI Landing Gear (CAGE 5ZBP4). Contractors not on the qualified sources list may submit a qualification package per clause 52.209-1 and Manufacturing Qualification Requirements documentation; estimated qualification cost is $1,500 with a 365-day timeline. The solicitation offers two bidding options: Bid A requires first article testing (1 first article sample with 365-day delivery, 3 production units with 180-day delivery, and 4 optional production units with 30-day delivery); Bid B waives first article testing for contractors meeting prior production qualifications and requires 4 production units by March 30, 2028.

All items must comply with AS9100 quality standards, MIL-STD-130 marking, and MIL-STD-2073-1E military packaging per the Special Packaging Instruction. Contractors must obtain Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Level 1 and retain supply chain traceability documentation for ten years. First article testing costs are evaluated at $2,000 per unit. Award is firm fixed-price with offered prices held firm for 120 days. Buy American Act compliance is required. Technical data is subject to ITAR and EAR export controls and must not be released to foreign-owned, controlled, or influenced entities without Foreign Disclosure Office approval. NAICS 336413, PSC 1650.