The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA Aviation), is seeking proposals for the procurement of a Parts Kit for the Actuator, specifically NSN 1680-00-766-8274, intended for the B-52 Stratofortress aircraft. The contract will involve a firm fixed price for a quantity of 316 units, with delivery expected 478 days after receipt of order to a designated location in Richmond, Virginia. This procurement is crucial for maintaining the operational readiness of the aircraft, and the solicitation is anticipated to be issued around January 23, 2026, with a closing date on or about February 22, 2026. Interested vendors must ensure they are registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and may contact Donetta Nelson at Donetta.Nelson@dla.mil for further information.

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) - Richmond is issuing this sources sought synopsis as a means of conducting market research to identify parties having an interest in and the resources to support this requirement for a PARTS KIT,ACTUATOR, The result of this market research will contribute to determining the method of procurement. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this procurement is 336413.

SOURCE: MEGGITT NORTH HOLLYWOOD INC 79318 P/N 50021-1

THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AT THIS TIME. This request for capability information does not constitute a request for proposals; submission of any information in response to this market survey is purely voluntary; the government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred.

If your organization has the potential capacity to provide the above listed supplies, please provide the following information: 1) Organization name, address, emails address, Web site address, telephone number, and size and type of ownership for the organization; and 2) Tailored capability statements addressing the particulars of this effort, with appropriate documentation supporting claims of organizational and staff capability. If significant subcontracting or teaming is anticipated in order to deliver technical capability, organizations should address the administrative and management structure of such arrangements.

DLA-Aviation can only receive Source Approval Requests (SAR) through DoDSafe link due to internet/web safety concerns. To submit your SAR please send an email to: dlaavnsmallbus@dla.mil, subject line "Request a SAR drop off". Include CAGE code, the NSN and the email address where you want to receive the DoDSafe link. After your email is received, a DoDSafe drop off will be returned, where you can download your SAR file.

The government will evaluate market information to ascertain potential market capacity to 1) Provide supplies consistent in scope and scale with those described in this notice and otherwise anticipated; 2) secure and apply the full range of corporate financial, human capital, and technical resources required to successfully perform similar requirements; 3) provide  
supplies under a firm-fixed price acquisition contract.

BASED ON THE RESPONSES TO THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE/MARKET RESEARCH, THIS REQUIREMENT MAY BE SET-ASIDE FOR SMALL BUSINESSES OR PROCURED THROUGH FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION, and multiple awards MAY be made. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions.

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS: Interested parties who consider themselves qualified to perform the above-listed services are invited to submit a response to this Sources Sought Notice by 3PM, EST., October 28, 2025. All responses under this Sources Sought Notice must be emailed to Donetta.Nelson@dla.mil.

NSN 1680-00-766-8274, PARTS KIT,ACTUATOR, WSDC: 04F 04F AIRCRAFT, STRATOFORTRESS B- 52

NSN: 1680-00-766-8274 PARTS KIT,ACTUATOR,,; MEGGITT NORTH HOLLYWOOD INC  (CAGE 79318), P/N: 50021-1

FOB at Origin and Inspection/Acceptance at Destination.Delivery: 478 days After Receipt of Order (ARO) to the designated location. This solicitation is unrestricted utilizing other than full and open competition. A Request for Proposal (RFP) will be solicited for award of a firm fixed price contract for a quantity of 316 each.

It is anticipated that an award will be made against the OEM’s Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA); however, a copy of the solicitation will be made available upon request. The solicitation issue date will be on or about 01/23/2026. The closing date will be on or about 02/22/2026. If an offer submitted to the solicitation is over $900,000 a subcontracting plan will be required with the offer. If an offer submitted to the solicitation is over $2,500,000, certified cost and pricing data and a subcontracting plan will be required with the offer. In order to receive an award, regardless of dollar value, you must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). SAM registration is at https://www.sam.gov.

The final contract award decision may be based upon a combination of price, past performance and other evaluation factors as described in the solicitation. A copy of the solicitation will be available via the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) at

DIBBS RFP/IFB/Other RFQs Search Page (dla.mil) on the issue date cited.  Enter the solicitation number within the search value area and click the submit button. Solicitations are in portable document format (PDF). To download and view these documents, the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader is required.  A paper copy of this solicitation will not be available to requestors.

Alternate offerors must submit a Source Approval Request (SAR) package along with a completed copy of the solicitation in order to be considered for an award. If time does not permit evaluation of SAR packages, the alternate offer will not be reviewed for this procurement but, if approved, will be considered for future procurements. The final contract award decision may be based upon a combination of price, past performance and other evaluation factors as described in the solicitation utilizing the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS). Point of contact for this procurement is Donetta Nelson, e-mail Donetta.Nelson@dla.mil.

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