ACTUATOR,ELECTRO-ME
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 United States Air Force, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation at Oklahoma City, is conducting market research via a Sources Sought Synopsis to identify potential sources for the Spares Procurement of ACTUATOR,ELECTRO-ME (NSN: 1680-01-008-7442RK, P/N: L16-107). This effort aims to determine if the requirement can be competitive or a Small Business Set-Aside. Responses are requested by April 3, 2026.
Scope of Work
The government seeks sources capable of manufacturing the specified actuator. This includes:
- Procurement and manufacture of component parts.
- Inspection, testing, preservation, packaging, and shipping.
- Potential responsibilities for supply chain management, logistics planning, forecasting, long-lead time parts procurement, and addressing diminishing manufacturing sources/material shortage issues.
- This is a new spares buy for an estimated quantity of 11 units, with no repair requirement.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: Market research to determine potential competitive or Small Business Set-Aside. All business types are encouraged to respond.
- NAICS Code: 336413 (Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing)
- Size Standard: 1,250 employees
- Response Due: April 3, 2026
- Published: March 30, 2026
Eligibility & Submission
Interested 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, must select "ADD ME TO INTERESTED VENDORS" to participate. Potential sources wishing to be qualified are REQUIRED to complete a Source Approval Request (SAR) package as specified in the Qualification Requirements (QR) for this item. QRs and an Engineering Data List (EDL) are attached to the original notice. SAR packages must be submitted electronically via DoD SAFE. Requests for Engineering Drawings should be submitted to the Tinker Engineering Drawings Public Sales Desk.
Additional Notes
This is a market research effort only; it is not a Request for Proposal (RFP), and no contract will be awarded based on this synopsis. No funds are available for this information solicitation. Questions regarding this post should be submitted to 423scms.guea.workflow@us.af.mil. Source Approval Inquiries can be directed to the AFSC Small Business Office.