B-1B, PTO Ball Socket Housing
Contract Overview
Solicitation details, issuing organization, response deadlines, documents, and interested companies for this government contract opportunity.
AI Contract Overview
The Department of Defense, through the Air Force Sustainment Center at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, is issuing a pre-solicitation notice for a firm-fixed-price supply contract for 200 units of B-1B Ball Socket Housing (Part Number 2886195, NSN 2835016525980RP). The required delivery date is April 15, 2028, with FOB origin and shipment to location SW3210. A first article and associated report will be required unless a waiver is granted. The Government anticipates awarding this contract as a single sole source to Collins Aerospace (Goodrich), as they hold proprietary data rights to this item and the Government does not own the data rights. Funds are not currently available for this contract, and the Government’s obligation depends on future appropriations. No payment liability will arise until funding is confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer. Responses to this pre-solicitation must be submitted by June 10, 2026. This notice emphasizes that it is not a request for proposal and that no costs associated with responding will be reimbursed. The contract falls under NAICS code 336413 and does not include any set-aside designations. Points of contact are provided for further inquiries related to the procurement.
General Info
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NAICS
Place of Performance
Hill Air Force Base, UT, 84056, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Response Deadline
Organization & Contact Information
Full Description
Notice of Proposed Contract Action / Solicitation
Solicitation Number: FA8252-26-R-1975
Notice Type: Solicitation
Posted Date: 10 June 2026
Response Due Date: 10 July 2026
Contracting Office: PZACB (Hill AFB, Utah)
NAICS Code: 336413
1. Description of Requirement: The Government has a requirement for the procurement of B-1B Ball Socket Housings. This acquisition will be conducted as a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Supply contract.
Item Details:
End Item Application B-1B Lancer
Noun Ball Socket Housing
National Stock Number (NSN) 2835016525980RP
Part Number (P/N) 2886195
Quantity 200 EA
2. Delivery Information
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Required Delivery Date: 15 April 2028
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Freight on Board (FOB): Origin
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Ship To / DoDAAC: SW3210
3. Special Requirements
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First Article Testing (FAT): A first article and an associated First Article Test Report will be required prior to full production, unless a formal waiver is requested by the offeror and granted by the Government.
4. Acquisition Strategy & Authority
The Government anticipates a single, sole-source award to Collins Aerospace (Goodrich) (CAGE Code: 99551).
Justification: The Government does not own the rights to the technical data for the B-1B Ball Socket Housing. Collins Aerospace possesses the proprietary data rights necessary to manufacture this part, precluding full and open competition. While the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1 (Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements), all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency.
5. Submission Instructions
All quotes/proposals and capability statements must be received by 10 July 2026. Please direct all inquiries and submissions to the Primary Point of Contact listed below.