Actuator, Mechanical
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 U.S. Air Force, through DLA Aviation at Oklahoma City, OK, is conducting a Sources Sought for ACTUATOR, MECHANICAL (NSN: 1680-01-497-3293RK, P/N: 5-88439-5). This market research aims to identify potential sources for procurement and determine if the effort can be competitive or a Small Business Set-Aside. This is not an RFP, and no contract will be awarded from this notice. Responses are requested by February 26, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the procurement and manufacture of two (2) units of the specified ACTUATOR, MECHANICAL. Key responsibilities include component parts, inspection, testing, preservation/packaging, and shipping. Potential sources may also be responsible for supply chain management, logistics planning, forecasting production requirements, long-lead time parts procurement, and addressing diminishing manufacturing sources and material shortage issues. This is a new spares buy and does not include a repair requirement.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Response Due: February 26, 2026
- Published: February 20, 2026
- Place of Performance: Tinker AFB, OK 73145 USA
Eligibility & Technical Requirements
The Government is interested in all potential sources, including Large Businesses, Small Businesses, Small Disadvantaged Businesses, 8(a)s, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, HUBZone Small Businesses, and Women-Owned Small Businesses. The NAICS Code is 336413 with a Size Standard of 1,250 employees. Potential sources must be qualified to perform the requirement and are REQUIRED to complete a Source Approval Request (SAR) package. Manufacturing Qualification Requirements (MQR) and Engineering Data List (EDL) information may be embedded or referenced. Requests for Engineering Drawings should be submitted via email using an Excel spreadsheet.
Submission & Contact
Interested sources must select "ADD ME TO INTERESTED VENDORS" on SAM.gov to participate. Questions regarding this post should be submitted to 429scms.afmc.rfiresponses@us.af.mil. Inquiries regarding the SAR process can be directed to afsc.sb.workflow@us.af.mil. The primary contact is 430 SCMS at 430scms.afmc.rfiresponses@us.af.mil.