LINEAR ACTUATING CYLINDER / 04F, B-52 STRATOFORTRESS AIRCRAFT
Overview
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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 a Presolicitation for an Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC) to procure Linear Actuating Cylinders (NSN: 1650-00-677-5594, Part Number 6-1035) for the B-52 Stratofortress Aircraft. This will be an Unrestricted Procurement (Other Than Full and Open Competition). The solicitation is expected to be issued on or about June 23, 2026, with responses due by July 23, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity is for the supply of Linear Actuating Cylinders, specifically NSN 1650-00-677-5594, which is manufactured by TACTAIR FLUID CONTROLS INC. (CAGE 70236) under Part Number 6-1035. The estimated annual quantity required is 40 units. Delivery will be required 190 days after the date of order, with inspection, acceptance, and FOB all taking place at origin.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation for an Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC)
- Duration: 5-year base period with zero (0) options
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted Procurement (Other Than Full and Open Competition)
- Estimated Annual Quantity: 40 each
- Delivery: 190 days After Date of Order
- Inspection/Acceptance/FOB: At Origin
- Solicitation Issue Date: On or about June 23, 2026
- Response Due: July 23, 2026, 6:00 PM ET
- Published Date: June 9, 2026
Additional Notes
The solicitation will be made available exclusively via the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) at https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/RFP. Interested parties should navigate to "Requests for Proposal (RFP) / Invitation for Bid (IFB)" under the "Solicitations" tab and search for the specific RFP. A paper copy of the solicitation will not be available. Accessing the documents will require the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader.