NSN:1680-01-232-5160RK NOUN:TORQUE LIMITER ASSE P/N: NF53400-03A

Solicitation SPRTA1-27-R-0079 is a firm fixed price procurement for Torque Limiter Assemblies (NSN: 1680-01-232-5160RK, P/N: NF53400-03A) intended for use on B-1B aircraft. These components, constructed from aluminum alloy and steel, are designed to prevent the full output of the power drive unit from acting on a single wing component during a jam. The requirement is for a primary quantity of 19 units, with a flexible range between 5 and 29 units, to be delivered to the Air Force on or before November 1, 2027. This procurement is managed by the Department of Defense through the DLA Aviation office at Tinker AFB, Oklahoma. Due to the nature of the hardware, the items are designated as Critical Safety Items (CSI), and the contract is subject to export controls and Item Unique Identification (IUID) requirements. There is no set-aside for this action, and identified qualified sources include The Boeing Company and Thomas Instruments, Inc. The response deadline for this presolicitation is December 21, 2026, with Patrick McGowan serving as the primary point of contact.