ACTUATOR, MECHANICAL, NSN# 1680012210048RK / PN# 458-50009-508

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation (SPRTA1-26-R-0278) for "Other Aircraft Part and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing." The government is procuring "New Manufactured Material" for an actuator that opens and closes the fan duct of a KC135 aircraft.

• Item 0001: Actuator, Mechanical, Aluminum Alloy Tube; Axially Central Steel Screw. Manufacturer Part Number: A2667-61. Associated Document: FD20302601158PLN. Priority: R.

• Item 0002: (Details not fully provided in the excerpt, but appears to be a related component).

• Quality Assurance: Higher Level Contract Quality Requirements apply. Contractor must comply with specified standards.

• Inspection: Origin.

• Acceptance: Origin.

• Marking: Unique Item Identification (UID) is required, following MIL-STD-130N or later revision. Application of UID markings shall not compromise item integrity.

• Packaging: Shall be in accordance with MIL-STD-2073-1 and MIL-STD-129.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Estimated Quantity (Item 0001): 54 each.

• Minimum Quantity (Item 0001): 14 each.

• Maximum Quantity (Item 0001): 81 each.

• Quantity Range: Contractors should offer pricing across the range of 14 to 81 each to yield the best pricing. The final quantity will be re-evaluated upon receipt of offers.

• Period of Performance: Delivery dates are specified for Item 0001, ranging from January 2028 to June 2028.

• F.O.B.: Origin.

• Proposal Submission: Offers are due by the date specified in Block 9 of the solicitation. Offers must be held firm for 120 days.

• Evaluation Criteria: Not explicitly detailed in the provided sections, but likely includes price and technical compliance.

• Key Deadlines: Offer submission deadline (Block 9), delivery dates for Item 0001 (Jan 2028 - Jun 2028).

• The acquisition is listed as "UNRESTRICTED OR SET ASIDE" with options for Small Business, HUBZone, Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB), and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business. The NAICS code is 336413 with a size standard of 1,250 employees.

• Early or partial delivery is acceptable at no additional cost to the Government.

• Payment will be made via Wide Area Workflow (WAWF).

• Numerous FAR and DFARS clauses are incorporated by reference, covering areas such as small business subcontracting, cybersecurity, export controls, and contract administration.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a synopsis for a contemplated firm fixed price contract for Mechanical Actuators (NSN: 1680012210048RK, PN: 458-50009-508) for the KC-135 aircraft, specifically for opening and closing the fan duct. The government does not own the data or rights to manufacture this item and encourages interested firms to contact the OEM for data rights.

• Item: Mechanical Actuator

• Application: KC-135 aircraft (fan duct operation)

• Material: Aluminum Alloy Tube; Axially Central Steel Screw

• Dimensions: 4.0000" W x 5.5000" H x 32.0000" L

• Weight: 12.000 lbs

• IUID requirements will apply.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price

• Estimated Quantities: Best Estimate 54 EA (Range: Min 14 EA, Max 81 EA)

• Delivery: To Be Determined (TBD)

• History: Contract SPRTA1-23-P-0333 awarded on 7 SEP 2023 for this item.

• Estimated Issue Date: 6 May 2026

• Estimated Closing/Response Date: 21 May 2026

• All proposals received within 45 days (30 days if award is issued under an existing basic ordering agreement) after the synopsis publication date will be considered.

• Price will be a significant factor, but the final award decision may be based on a combination of price and past performance factors as detailed in the solicitation.

• Electronic procedures will be used; solicitation will be available for download only at www.sam.gov.

• This acquisition involves technology with military or space application. Extent of foreign participation not yet determined.

• Firms interested in subcontracting opportunities should contact the listed firm.

• Qualification Requirements do not apply.

• Export Control does not apply.

• Justification for other than full and open competition (10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1)) is cited, indicating the government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one or a limited number of sources.

• This notice is not a request for competition, but responses will be considered.

• An Ombudsman is available to hear concerns from offerors. Contact number provided for Ombudsman is (405) 855-3556 (DO NOT CALL FOR SOLICITATION REQUESTS).

• Questions concerning the synopsis or solicitation can be directed to William Bass at william.bass.6@us.af.mil.