16--ACTUATOR,MECHANICAL

This contract solicitation is for a mechanical actuator categorized under NAICS code 336413 with a small business size standard of 1,250 employees. The item is designated as a Critical Application Item, indicating its essential role in defense operations, and the solicitation requires strict adherence to multiple federal acquisition regulations including Buy American provisions, warranty requirements for noncomplex supplies lasting one year from delivery, and mandatory use of Workflow Pro’s Assist Module. Performance is subject to inspection under a fixed-price arrangement with validation of unit prices and compliance with ISO 9000 or equivalent quality standards. The offeror must submit proposals via email to AISHA.VARNADORE@DLA.MIL and comply with security prohibitions, cost accounting standards, and certification requirements for pricing data. Payment instructions mandate the combined invoice and receiving report through Wide Area Workflow, and the contract enforces equal opportunity for veterans and workers with disabilities alongside a small business subcontracting plan. The contracting office is the Department of Defense’s DLA Aviation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with a response deadline of July 23, 2026. The contract includes provisions for transportation by sea, royalty information disclosure, and annual representations and certifications under a deviation clause. Priority rating is applicable for national defense use, and certificate requirements are specified under the Buy American program, including free trade agreements and balance of payments exceptions. No drawings are provided, and the offeror is responsible for ensuring full compliance with all listed clauses, including those related to integrity of pricing, warranty performance, and cybersecurity exclusions. All submissions must meet electronic submission guidelines and adhere to the terms outlined in the numerous federal acquisition regulation supplements referenced in the solicitation.