16--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 Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation has issued an Award Notice for Mechanical Actuators (NSN 1680-01-616-9790). This award, valued between $900,000 and $20,000,000, was made on a sole-source basis to NATIONAL MACHINE CO. (CAGE 61817), justified by a lack of competition and unavailable technical data.
Scope of Work
This acquisition is for mechanical actuators, with quantities specified as GM = 20 Each and EAQ = 80 Each. The contract type is Indefinite Quantity / Firm Fixed Price and may include options for increased quantity or extended term.
Contract Details
- Type: Indefinite Quantity / Firm Fixed Price
- Value: Over $900,000, not exceeding $20,000,000
- Awardee: NATIONAL MACHINE CO. (CAGE 61817)
- Set-Aside: Restricted to sole source due to lack of competition and unavailable technical data
- Award Notice Date: February 6, 2026
- Published: February 6, 2026
- Place of Performance: Stow, OH 44224, United States
Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition
The award was made under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) and DFARS 206.303-2, citing that the acquisition is restricted to the only known source(s) capable of furnishing the required supplies. A sources sought notice posted on November 18, 2025, yielded no vendor responses. The NSN is designated "3P," indicating a requirement for a SAR package for approved sources, and technical data is not available to permit full and open competition.
Future Competition Efforts
DLA is actively working to overcome barriers to competition by requiring a Source Approval Request (SAR) package for future acquisitions. A synopsis will be posted, and any firm requesting a solicitation copy (SPE4A726R0225) will be provided one.
Contact Information
Christopher Rose Email: Christopher.Rose@dla.mil Phone: 445-737-6675