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.

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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).

PR: FD2030-25-01915

1.  Estimated issue date and estimated closing/response date:

Issue:     November 21, 2025

Closes:  December 22, 2025

2.  RFP# SPRTA1-26-R-0003

     Request for Proposal

3.  Service/Spare/Repair/OH: Spares

4.  AMC: 4/R

5.  Nomenclature/Noun: Control Assembly

6.  NSN: 1680-01-632-9992

7.  PN: 520-18621-1

8.  History: None

9.  Description/Function: Control Assembly. DIMENSIONS, 24 INCH (L) 24 INCH (W) BY 36 INCH (H). 20 POUNDS (LBS). MATERIAL CONTENT Aluminum, Magnesium, Steel, and their alloys. Accomplishes a vital role in the rudder control of the aircraft. Movement of the torque shaft is transmitted by linkage to the rudder actuator providing hydraulic actuation of the rudder. APPL. TO B-52

10.  Total Line Item Quantity: L/I 0001 70 Each (Min: 18, Max: 105)

11.   Application (Engine or Aircraft): B-52

12.   Destination: L/I 0001 Ship to SW3211 DLA DISTRIBUTION DEPOT OKLAHOMA, 3301 F AVE CEN REC BLDG 506 DR 22, TINKER AFB, OK 73145-8000

13.   Required Delivery: On or Before 5 January 2029

14.   Qualification Requirements: Do not exist

15.   Export Control Requirements: No

16.  UID: UID requirements will apply

17.  Qualified Sources: The Boeing Company, (CAGE 82918)

18.  Set-aside: This acquisition will not be set aside

19. Surplus: Not authorized

20. Mandatory Language:

The Government does not own the data or the rights to the data needed to manufacture this item.  Firms interested in participating in this procurement are encouraged to contact the OEM to inquire about the data or rights to the data.

In accordance with FAR 5.207(c) (16) (i), all responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency.

Foreign owned firms are advised to contact the contracting officer or program manager before submitting a proposal to determine whether there are restrictions on receiving an award.

It is suggested that small business firms or others interested in subcontracting opportunities in connection with the described procurement make contract with the firms(s) listed.

This acquisition involves technology that has a military or space application.  The extent of foreign participation has not yet been determined.  Nothing in this notice contradicts other restrictions, identified in the synopsis notice or solicitation, regarding eligible sources (e.g., if this is a small business set aside, foreign sources may not participate as potential prime contractors but could, if otherwise eligible, participate as subcontractors).

Based upon market research, the Government is not using the policies contained in Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, in its solicitation for the described supplies or services. However, interested persons may identify to the contracting officer their interest and capability to satisfy the Government's requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice.

Government's obligation under this contract is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made.  No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise until funds are made available to the Contracting Officer for this contract and until the Contractor receives notice of such availability, to be confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer

Electronic procedures will be used for this solicitation.  Hardcopies of the solicitation will not be sent from this office. The solicitation will be available for download only at www.sam.gov.

Authority: 10 U.S.C. 2304(c) (1), Justification: supplies (or Services) required are available from only one or a limited number of responsible source(s) and no other type of supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.  The proposed contract action is for supplies and services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one, or a limited number of sources under the authority of FAR 6.302.

This notice of intent is not a request for competition.  However, all proposals received within 45 days (30 days if award is issued under an existing basic ordering agreement) after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government.  A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.  Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

Note:  While price will be a significant factor in the evaluation of offers, the final contract award decision may be based upon a combination of price and past performance factors as detailed in the solicitation.

Note: An Ombudsman has been appointed to hear concerns from offerors or potential offerors during the proposal development phase of this acquisition. The purpose of the Ombudsman is not to diminish the authority of the program director or contracting officer, but to communicate contractor concerns, issues, disagreements and recommendations to the appropriate government personnel. When requested, the Ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The Ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals or in the source selection process. Interested parties are invited to call the Ombudsman at (385) 591-1672. DO NOT CALL THIS NUMBER FOR SOLICITATION REQUESTS.

Request for written quotation will be issued.  Only written or faxed request received directly from the requestors are acceptable. The anticipated award date will be 90 days after the issuance of this notice.

21.   Buyer name and email address: Questions concerning this synopsis or subsequent solicitation can be directed to the buyer Howard Heflin at howard.heflin@us.af.mil.

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NSN: 1680-01-632-9992

P/N: 520-18621-1

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