NSN 1680-012186522, ELECTRIC TAIL LANDING GEAR ACTUATOR, WSDCI: 06F, AIRCRAFT, HERCULES C-130
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 Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation has published a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition for the acquisition of Electric Tail Landing Gear Actuators (NSN 1680-012186522) for Hercules C-130 aircraft. This acquisition is restricted to a limited number of government-approved sources due to military-sensitive technology or specialized manufacturing processes. The anticipated contract type is a Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC) with a 5-year base period.
Scope of Work
This opportunity is for the procurement of Electric Tail Landing Gear Actuators, identified by NSN 1680-012186522. Estimated Annual Delivery (EAD) quantities are 320 each and 640 each.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC)
- Duration: 5-Year Base Period, no options
- Set-Aside: Restricted to Government approved sources (Limited Competition)
- Statutory Authority: 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) (Availability from only one or limited sources)
- Solicitation Number: SPE4A726R0179
- Published Date: April 21, 2026
Eligibility / Restrictions
This acquisition is restricted to Government approved sources due to the item involving military-sensitive technology or requiring specialized manufacturing processes. The approved sources are:
- Eaton Aerospace LLC (CAGE 17472)
- Sikorsky Aircraft Corp (CAGE 78286)
- Simmonds Precision Products Inc (CAGE 89305)
Efforts to improve competition included a sources sought notice posted on November 5, 2025, to which Jamaica Bearings Group responded as a distributor. The solicitation will include Procurement Note L22, "RESTRICTIONS OF ALTERNATE OFFERS FOR SOURCE CONTROLLED ITEMS."
Submission & Evaluation
This document is a justification for sole source procurement and does not detail proposal submission instructions or evaluation criteria. A synopsis was planned to be posted on or about November 10, 2025.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Tatjana Klemmer
- Email: tatjana.vaughan@dla.mil