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 market research effort for ACTUATOR, MECHANICAL (NSN: 1680-01-221-0048RK, P/N: 458-50009-508). This initiative aims to identify potential sources capable of manufacturing this item and determine if the requirement can be competitively procured or set aside for small businesses. This is not a solicitation, and no contract will be awarded based on this market research. Responses are requested by February 18, 2026.
Scope of Work
The government is seeking sources capable of manufacturing the specified actuator, which includes the procurement/manufacture of component parts, inspection, testing, preservation/packaging, and shipping. Potential sources may also be responsible for supply chain management, logistics planning, forecasting production requirements, managing long-lead time parts, addressing diminishing manufacturing sources and material shortage issues, and shipping serviceable assets. The estimated spares requirement is 54 units, and this is a new spares buy with no repair requirement.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Contract Type, Period of Performance, Value: To be determined
- Response Due: February 18, 2026
- Published: February 11, 2026
Eligibility & Set-Aside
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 applicable NAICS Code is 336413 with a size standard of 1,250 employees.
Submission & Source Approval
Interested sources must select the "ADD ME TO INTERESTED VENDORS" button to participate. Questions regarding this post should be submitted to 423scms.guea.workflow@us.af.mil. Potential sources wishing to be qualified must complete a Source Approval Request (SAR) package as specified in the Qualification Requirements (QR) for this item. Requests for Engineering Drawings should be submitted via email to ocalc.lgldo.public@us.af.mil. SAR package submission is electronic through DoD SAFE.
Contact Information
- Organization: 423rd SCMS
- Workflow Email: 423scms.guea.workflow@us.af.mil
- Tinker SAR Process Questions: AFSC Small Business Office