ACTUATOR, MECHANICAL, NSN# 1680012210048RK / PN# 458-50009-508

This presolicitation notice (SPRTA1-26-R-0278) from the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation office at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, concerns the procurement of a mechanical actuator identified by NSN 1680012210048RK and Part Number 458-50009-508. The actuator is a critical spare part used in KC-135 aircraft for operating the fan duct, featuring a durable aluminum alloy tube and steel screw design. The contract is planned as a firm fixed-price acquisition targeting quantities between 14 and 81 units, with delivery performance specified to occur at Tinker AFB, although precise delivery dates and conditions remain to be determined. The solicitation was posted on May 6, 2026, with proposals due electronically via SAM.gov by May 21, 2026. Key administrative and contractual details underline compliance with Department of Defense IUID marking requirements, mandating permanent data matrix barcode labels conforming to MIL-STD-130 standards. While no specific packaging standards or quality inspection criteria are explicitly mandated, standard DoD packaging and inspection practices are implied. Evaluation of offers will emphasize price and past performance without explicit weighting or adjectival ratings disclosed, indicating a trade-off award approach rather than strictly lowest price or best value criteria. The contract carries no small business set-aside or socioeconomic preferences, and foreign-owned firms must coordinate with contracting personnel prior to bidding. Data rights remain with the contractor, and there are no export control restrictions applicable. The government’s funding is contingent on appropriations, with no identified options for contract extension or renewal. All submissions and communications are managed electronically, with William Bass of the contracting office serving as the primary point of contact.