RETRACT 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 has issued a solicitation for RETRACT ACTUATOR (Product Service Code 1650 - Aircraft Hydraulic, Vacuum And De Icing System Components). This opportunity requires Government source approval, and only newly manufactured spares will be accepted. Proposals from non-approved sources will be deemed technically unacceptable. Proposals are due May 4, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for the supply of RETRACT ACTUATOR components. Key requirements include:
- Government source approval is mandatory. Offers from non-approved sources are technically unacceptable.
- Only newly manufactured spares are acceptable; refurbished, remanufactured, or repaired material will not be considered.
- Dealers/distributors for Government-approved sources MUST submit a copy of their authorized distributor letter (on the actual manufacturer's letterhead) to the buyer via email at the time of proposal submission.
- Drawings and technical data are not available for this solicitation.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: None
- Response Due: May 4, 2026
- Published: May 6, 2026
- Agency: DLA Aviation at Philadelphia, PA (DEPT OF DEFENSE)
Key Requirements & Evaluation
This solicitation is being issued under Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF). Offers will be evaluated based on adherence to source approval and material newness requirements.
- IUID Exemption: Item Unique Identification and Valuation (IUID) requirements (DFARS 252.211-7003) are deleted for this non-CLSSA FMS spares requirement. These assets are for FMS customer countries, not DoD, and will not enter the DoD supply chain.
- Quality: A Higher-Level Contract Quality Requirement (ISO 9001 or equivalent) applies.
- Critical Safety Items (CSI): DFARS clause 252.209-7010, Identification of Critical Safety Items, is incorporated by reference.
- Inspection: For items with Government inspection and acceptance at the source, DLAD clause 52.?-9004, Product Verification Testing, is incorporated by reference.
- Business Systems: DFARS clause 252.242-7005, Contractor Business Systems, is incorporated by reference as applicable.
Additional Notes
This requirement is for FMS customer countries, with assets wholly owned by them and not covered by a Cooperative Logistics Supply Support Arrangement (CLSSA).