16--ACTUATOR,ELECTRO-ME

SOL #: SPE4A724R0739Justification

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE
Defense Logistics Agency
DLA AVIATION
RICHMOND, VA, 23237, United States

Place of Performance

GRASSY CREEK, VA

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

PSC

Miscellaneous Aircraft Accessories And Components (1680)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

1
Posted
Mar 17, 2026

Qualification Details

Fit reasons
  • NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
  • Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
  • Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
  • Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps

Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.

Quick Summary

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation is conducting market research via a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition and Sources Sought Notice for the new manufacture of an Actuator, Electro-ME (NSN: 1680-012540470). This effort aims to identify potential sources for a requirement currently restricted to a sole or limited number of sources. Capability statements are due by July 22, 2024.

Purpose & Overview

This notice serves as a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition, seeking to restrict the acquisition of the specified Actuator, Electro-ME. DLA Aviation is conducting market research to identify interested parties and determine the appropriate procurement method, which may include a small business set-aside or full and open competition. The justification cites 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) due to the acquisition being available from only one or a limited number of sources, specifically mentioning the need for a manufacturing source specified on a source control drawing (AMSC B) and insufficient government data to purchase from other sources (AMSC H).

Key Requirements / Deliverables

The requirement is for the new manufacture of the Actuator, Electro-ME (Part Numbers: 2740498-2 & 183050-5). This includes:

  • Component parts
  • Inspection and testing
  • Preservation, packaging, and shipping
  • Potential responsibilities for supply chain management, logistics planning, forecasting, long-lead time parts procurement, and managing diminishing manufacturing sources.

Contract Details

  • Product Service Code: 1680 (Miscellaneous Aircraft Accessories And Components)
  • NSN: 1680-012540470
  • Part Numbers: 2740498-2 & 183050-5
  • Estimated Quantity: 111 EACH
  • Contract Type: Definite quantity contract, with potential options.
  • OEM: Lockheed Martin (CAGE 81755)
  • NAICS Code: 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing)
  • Estimated Value: Over $750,000 but not exceeding $15,000,000.
  • Place of Performance: Grassy Creek, VA, United States.

Submission & Evaluation

This is a Sources Sought Notice, not an RFP. Interested parties must submit capability statements via email to cindy.hunt@dla.mil by July 22, 2024. Responses should include:

  • Organization name, address, email, website, telephone number
  • Size and type of ownership
  • Tailored capability statements demonstrating ability to meet requirements. The government will evaluate market information to ascertain potential market capacity and determine the procurement method.

Eligibility / Set-Aside

The procurement may be set-aside for small businesses or procured through full and open competition, depending on market research results. Multiple awards may be made.

Contact Information

Primary Point of Contact: Claudette Atkins, Claudette.Atkins@dla.mil, 804-279-4920.

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