PITCH LOCK ACTUATOR
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 at Philadelphia, PA is soliciting proposals for PITCH LOCK ACTUATORS, identified as a Critical Application Item (CAI). This solicitation is being issued under Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF). The requirement falls under NAICS Code 333998 (Helicopter Rotor Blades, Drive Mechanisms And Components) with a small business size standard of 700 employees. Proposals are due April 2, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity seeks the procurement of PITCH LOCK ACTUATORS for various Foreign Military Sales (FMS) cases. The requested quantities and delivery timelines are:
- SUBCLIN 0001AA: 1 each, 259 days ARO
- SUBCLIN 0001AB: 5 each, 259 days ARO
- SUBCLIN 0001AC: 3 each, 259 days ARO
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: None specified
- NAICS Code: 333998
- Small Business Size Standard: 700 employees
- Proposal Due: April 2, 2026, 8:30 PM ET
- Published: March 18, 2026
Evaluation
The Government will consider all responsible offerors/quoters for award. Evaluation will be based on price, delivery timeframe, and past performance. All evaluation factors other than cost or price, when combined, are approximately equal to cost or price. The Government may conduct a reverse auction as part of the evaluation process.
Additional Notes
This is a Critical Application Item (CAI). The solicitation is issued under Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF). No drawings are available for this Request for Quotation. Offerors should note the inclusion of clauses such as ITEM UNIQUE IDENTIFICATION AND VALUATION, HIGHER-LEVEL CONTRACT QUALITY REQUIREMENT (ISO 9001 or equivalent), and WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS.