Presolicitation
ACTUATOR,ELECTRO-ME
Dept of Defense · Defense Logistics Agency · Sol. SPRPA126QUC18
Due in 29 days
AI summary Beta
DLA Aviation in Philadelphia wants 2 new electro-mechanical actuators (aircraft parts, reference 4221T100-3) for the P-8A and 737NG, delivered FOB origin. It is a commercial-item buy under FAR Part 12 issued under emergency (EAF) authority. Only government-approved sources, or their authorized distributors, can win, and parts must come with an FAA Form 8130-3 tag.
Watch out for
- Approved sources only. A company that is not already an approved source (or an authorized distributor of one) cannot win.
offers received from sources which are not government-approved sources of supply will be deemed technically unacceptable, and therefore ineligible for award
- FAA airworthiness paperwork required. Only suppliers who can deliver FAA-certified parts with the 8130-3 tag qualify, which excludes most general resellers.
Can only be procured only from suppliers who provide FAA-Certified parts which possess a FAA Authorized Release Certificate
- No drawings available. The notice gives no drawings, so you must rely on the reference number and the approved-source list.
Drawings are not available for this Request For Quote.
- Emergency acquisition. Emergency authority can mean a short, fast process.
This Solicitation is being issued under EAF Authority formally known as SEPA.
Read from the notice text only.
Full brief
What they want
- 2 new, unused electro-mechanical actuators (NSN 7R-1680-016008154-P8, REF NR 4221T100-3)
- Commercial item documentation showing the part is sold commercially
- FAA Form 8130-3 Authorized Release Certificate with every part
- Traceability documents from the original manufacturer to the vendor
- Standard commercial warranty and technical support during the warranty period
- Contract type
- Commercial item purchase under FAR Part 12 (FAR Part 13/15 as applicable); issued under Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities authority
- Offers due
- 2026-11-02T00:00:00-04:00
- How to submit
- Email to the buyer point of contact named on the solicitation (the notice text does not give the address)
What they'll judge offers on
- Government-approved source status
- Meeting form, fit and function and the technical requirements
- Commerciality documentation and traceability
What to include when you submit
- Include datasheets, drawings or specifications showing the part meets performance requirements; identify and justify any deviation
- Include documents supporting commerciality (product descriptions, sales history or catalog pricing, invoices, price lists)
- Distributors must send an authorized distributor letter on the source letterhead with the proposal
- Certify that parts are new, unused and conform to commercial standards
- Label parts with part number, manufacturer name or CAGE code, and lot or serial number
You must have
- Must be a government-approved source of supply, or an authorized distributor of one
offers received from sources which are not government-approved sources of supply will be deemed technically unacceptable, and therefore ineligible for award
- Distributors must provide an authorized distributor letter on the source letterhead
Any distributors of approved sources MUST submit a copy of their authorized distributor letter, on the source letterhead
- Every delivered part needs an FAA Form 8130-3 Authorized Release Certificate (from an FAA production approval holder for new parts)
All components delivered under this contract shall be accompanied by a properly executed FAA Form 8130-3 Authorized Release Certificate.
- Parts must be newly manufactured; refurbished, remanufactured or repaired material is not acceptable
All potential offers shall provide newly manufactured spares only.
Not in the notice text
- Which sources are the approved sources
- Buyer contact name and email (the notice only says to see the solicitation)
- Evaluation method and estimated value
- Delivery schedule and place of delivery
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Key facts
- Response due
- Nov 2, 2026, 4:00 AM UTC
- Posted
- Sep 17, 2026
- Notice type
- Presolicitation
- Solicitation
- SPRPA126QUC18
- Agency
- Dept of Defense · Defense Logistics Agency
- Office
- DLA Aviation at Philadelphia, Pa
- Product/service code
- 1680
- Business type
- Aircraft, ship & vehicle parts
- Contracting contact
- SAMUEL EVERETT, APAA.28, PHONE (215)737-2488, EMAIL SAMUEL.EVERETT@DLA.MILSAMUEL.EVERETT@DLA.MIL
Full notice text from SAM.gov
NSN 7R-1680-016008154-P8, REF NR 4221T100-3, QTY 2 EA, DELIVERY FOB ORIGIN. 1. Scope: This solicitation is for the procurement of aircraft components that are determined to be commercial items in accordance with FAR 2.101 and FAR Part 12. Offerors shall provide components that are currently in production and offered in the commercial marketplace, or that have been offered for sale, lease, or license to the general public or non-governmental entities. 2. Applicable Regulations: This acquisition shall be conducted in accordance with: FAR Part 12 ? Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services FAR Part 13/15, as applicable (based on dollar value or acquisition method) DFARS 212, as applicable for Department of Defense requirements 3. Commercial Item Determination: Offerors shall provide documentation Supporting the commerciality of the offered item(s), which may include: Commercial product descriptions and technical specifications Sales history or catalog pricing Copies of sales invoices or redacted purchase orders to non-government Customers published price lists or marketing materials 4. Technical Requirements Offered components must meet the Government's form, fit, and function requirements. Submissions must include datasheets, drawings, or specifications that demonstrate compliance with performance requirements outlined in the technical description. Any deviation from the stated technical requirements must be clearly identified and justified. 5. Certification and Traceability Vendors must certify that all components are new, unused, and conform to commercial standards. Traceability documentation shall be provided to verify the supply chain from the original manufacturer to the vendor. Documentation may include FAA Form 8130-3, Certificate of Conformance, Part Manufacturer Approval (PMA) Documentation or equivalent. Authorized Release Certificate Requirement ? FAA Form 8130-3 All components delivered under this contract shall be accompanied by a properly executed FAA Form 8130-3 Authorized Release Certificate. For new (spare) components, the 8130-3 shall be issued by an FAA-approved production approval holder (PAH) and certify that the item conforms to FAA- approved design data and is in a condition for safe operation (Block 11a). The 8130-3 must: Include the correct part number, serial number (if applicable), and contract/purchase order number and Be completed legibly and in accordance with current FAA guidance (e.g., FAA Order 8130.21 series) 6. Delivery and Packaging Items shall be packaged in accordance with standard commercial practices that prevent damage during transit and storage unless otherwise specified. All shipments must be traceable and include packing lists identifying part number, nomenclature, quantity, and contract number. 7. Warranty and Support A standard commercial warranty must be provided. Warranty terms must be at least equal to those provided to the vendor?s commercial customers and must include workmanship and replacement parts. Technical support must be available during the warranty period. 8. Marking and Labeling Components must be labeled with the part number, manufacturer's name or CAGE code, and lot or serial number (if applicable). 9. Contract Data Requirements No military-unique Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) will apply unless explicitly identified. Commercial documentation shall suffice unless otherwise negotiated. Can only be procured only from suppliers who provide FAA-Certified parts which possess a FAA Authorized Release Certificate, FAA Form 8130-3 Airworthy Approval Tag. This Solicitation is being issued under EAF Authority formally known as SEPA. Per the PMA-290 IUID implementation plan, IUID is not required for commercial items because of "Traceability of the 737NG commercial common and P-8A noncore items have been captured and accounted for as a part of the parent end item recorded in the DoD IUID Registry." For items for which Government inspection and acceptance will be conducted at the source, DLAD clause 52.?-9004, Product Verification Testing, is incorporated by reference. DLAD clauses can be viewed at http://www.dla.mil/Acquisition/Pages/DLAD.aspx. As applicable, DFARS clause 252.242-7005, Contractor Business Systems, is incorporated by reference. Drawings are not available for this Request For Quote. Offerors are advised that offers received from sources which are not government-approved sources of supply will be deemed technically unacceptable, and therefore ineligible for award. Any distributors of approved sources MUST submit a copy of their authorized distributor letter, on the source letterhead, to the buyer point of contact indicated on the solicitation via email, at time of proposal submittal. All potential offers shall provide newly manufactured spares only. Refurbished, remanufactured, or repaired material will not be acceptable. Offers for such are ineligible for award. This part is a commercial/nondevelopmental/off-the-shelf item. Commercial item descriptions, commercial vendor catalog or price lists or commercial manuals assigned a technical manual number apply.
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