Request for Quotation 1680-99-213-1688MH, REAR ACTUATOR, P/N: MBEU205146-1
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- Solicitation number
- SPRWA1-25-Q-0011
- 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
- Place of performance
- Warner Robins, Georgia 31098, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is procuring 10 units of Electro-Mechanical Linear Actuators (NSN 1680-99-213-1688MH, Part Number MBEU205146) to support the T-38C Ejection Seat fleet. This rear actuator component is critical for allowing aircrew to adjust seat height to the correct position before flight and represents a one-time procurement effort with a one-year period of performance. The government intends to award this as a sole source contract to Martin Baker Aircraft Co. Ltd. due to their status as the original equipment manufacturer with exclusive configuration control and technical data rights that the government does not possess. The solicitation operates under FAR 6.302-1 provisions for "Only One Responsible Source" competition restrictions. Other interested parties may express their capability to respond to the requirement by June 24, 2025, while the formal solicitation response deadline is July 3, 2025.
This procurement does not utilize any small business set-aside designations and specifically identifies Martin Baker Aircraft Co. Ltd. (CAGE U1604) as the incumbent and intended sole source contractor. The contract requires delivery within 365 calendar days after award and operates under firm fixed price terms with inspection and acceptance at origin. Performance will be delivered to DLA Distribution Warner Robins in Georgia, with specific packaging requirements mandating heat-treated wooden materials and compliance with MIL-STD-2073-1 military packaging standards. The solicitation includes comprehensive federal contracting provisions covering telecommunications equipment restrictions, cybersecurity requirements, and supply chain security measures. While no specific contract value is disclosed in the documentation, the procurement represents a critical component acquisition for maintaining the operational readiness of the T-38 training aircraft fleet.
Notice text
FBO Post Title: RFQ 1680-99-213-1688MH, REAR ACTUATOR, P/N: MBEU205146-1
SUBJECT:
This requirement is for the procurement of the Electro-Mechanical Linear Actuator (NSN 1680-99-213-1688MH, P/N MBEU205146). This component support the T-38C Ejection Seat and is a critical part of the functionality of the seat This is a One Time Procurement effort in support of to the T-38 fleet. The current projections for the T-38 ESUP item is for a Period of Performance of one year. The following table depicts requirement quantities below:
NSN 1680-99-213-1688MH, P/N: MBEU205146, QTY: 10 EA
ITEM DESCRIPTION
The Rear Actuator allows the aircrew to adjust the seat height to the correct position before flight on the T-38C Ejection Seat.
IMPEDIMENT TO COMPETITION:
The current original equipment manufacturer for these items is Martin Baker Aircraft Co. Ltd. (CAGE U1604), which maintains its configuration by part number and configuration control. The Government either does not own any data/drawings/schematics or has limited rights which indicate an inability to release data for competitive solicitation. As a result, Martin Baker Aircraft Co. Ltd. is the only known source with adequate knowledge of the Rear Actuator’s performance requirements and has possession of the required technical data and capabilities needed to produce these items and ensure compatibility of the equipment.
INTEREST
The DLA/AWB Contracting Office intends to award a sole source contract to Martin Baker Aircraft Co. Ltd. for the manufacture of the Rear Actuator in support of the T-38C Ejection Seat. Other interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement no later than 24 June 2025, closing date by emailing:
Todd Stimus
DLA AFMC/ AWB
Contract Specialist, Buyer
todd.stimus@us.af.mil
and/or:
Victor Henderson
DLA AFMC/AWB
Contract Specialist, PCO
victor.henderson.2@us.af.mil
The Government intends to procure these items using Other Than Full and Open Competition as prescribed by FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements.
DISCLAIMER
Responses in any form are not offers, and the government is under no obligation to award a contract as a result of this announcement. Any information submitted by respondents to this technical description is strictly voluntary.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| SPRWA1-25-Q-0010.pdf | ||
| DD_Form_1653.pdf | ||
| AFMC_158.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Combined Synopsis/Solicitation - RT-5000 Radio Receiver (NSN 5821-01-552-8993HL; PN 3H1230-10) | Solicitation | |
| This notice | Solicitation | |
| Synopsis 1680-99-213-1688MH, REAR ACTUATOR, P/N: MBEU205146-1 | Pre-Solicitation | |
| Request for Interested Manufacturers, Distributors, and/or Surplus Sources of the RT-5000 Radio Receiver (NSN 5821-01-552-8993; PN 3H1230-10) | Pre-Solicitation | |
| Request for Interested Manufacturers 1680-99-213-1688MH, REAR ACTUATOR, P/N: MBEU205146-1 | Pre-Solicitation |
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