ACTUATOR, MECHANICAL / NSN 1680-01-616-9790 / AH-64E HELICOPTER

SOL #: SPE4A726R0225Pre-Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Defense Logistics Agency

DLA AVIATION

RICHMOND, VA, 23237, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

PSC

Miscellaneous Aircraft Accessories And Components (1680)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/326813cd2e5d4e78a94d4fc1e137b982/view

Timeline

Posted

Nov 28, 2025

Last Updated

Feb 6, 2026

Response Deadline

Jan 19, 2026, 8:00 PM

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.