Control Assembly
ID: SPRTA1-26-R-0003Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCYDLA AVIATION AT OKLAHOMA CITY, OKTINKER AFB, OK, 73145-3070, USA

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

PSC

MISCELLANEOUS AIRCRAFT ACCESSORIES AND COMPONENTS (1680)

Set Aside

No Set aside used (NONE)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/f6fac70b667d4fbb91cb124c76ab5827/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation at Oklahoma City, is soliciting offers for the manufacture of Control Assemblies (NSN: 1680-01-632-9992) used in aircraft rudder control systems. This procurement requires compliance with quality standards such as ISO 9001-2015 or AS9100, Unique Item Identification (IUID) marking, and adherence to the Buy American Act, with a minimum bid quantity of 18 and a maximum of 105 units, and a current required quantity of 70. The contract includes a surge option for increased demand and specifies monthly delivery schedules from February 2027 to January 2029. Interested parties must submit their offers by January 7, 2026, at 3:00 PM, and can direct inquiries to Howard Heflin at howard.heflin@us.af.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Howard Heflin
    howard.heflin@us.af.mil
    Files
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    SPRTA126R0003.pdf
    This government solicitation, SPRTA1-26-R-0003, issued by DLA Aviation at Oklahoma City, outlines requirements for the new manufacture of Control Assemblies (NSN: 1680-01-632-9992) for aircraft rudder control. The solicitation, issued on December 8, 2025, is primarily unrestricted but includes set-aside options for small businesses. Offers are due by January 7, 2026, at 3:00 PM. Key requirements include IUID (Unique Item Identification) marking, adherence to quality standards like ISO 9001-2015 or AS9100, and compliance with the Buy American Act. The contract includes a surge option and specifies quantity ranges for bids (Min 18, Max 105, with a current required quantity of 70). Deliveries are scheduled monthly from February 2027 to January 2029. Payment and receiving reports must be submitted electronically via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).
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