B-1B, PTO Ball Socket Housing
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 Department of the Air Force (AFSC/PZACB, Hill AFB, UT) has issued a Presolicitation Notice for a new supply buy of B-1B Ball Socket Housings. This notice anticipates a single sole source award to Collins Aerospace (Goodrich) (Cage Code 99551) due to their proprietary data rights for the part, which the Government does not own. This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP), and the Government will not pay for any costs associated with responding to this notice. Responses to this presolicitation are due by June 10, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for 200 EA of the B-1B Ball Socket Housing (NSN: 2835016525980RP, P/N: 2886195). The required delivery date is April 15, 2028, with FOB Origin and shipment to SW3210. A first article and associated report will be required unless a waiver is granted.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (anticipating a Supply contract)
- Pricing Arrangement: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP)
- Set-Aside: None (anticipated sole source)
- Response Due: June 10, 2026
- Published: May 26, 2026
Evaluation
The Government anticipates a sole source award to Collins Aerospace (Goodrich) because they possess the proprietary data rights for the B-1B Ball Socket Housing, and the Government does not own these rights.
Additional Notes
Funds are not presently available for this contract. The Government's obligation is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds, and no legal liability for payment will arise until funds are made available and the contractor receives written notice of such availability.