NSN: 1280-010899980, ELECTRON TUBE-YOKE, WSDC: 04F, AIRCRAFT, STRATOFORTRESS B-52
Overview
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Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation is justifying a sole-source acquisition for an ELECTRON TUBE-YOKE (NSN: 1280-010899980, P/N: 4038074-901) for B-52 Stratofortress aircraft. This justification, published on May 21, 2026, outlines the need for 33 units under a 1-year firm fixed-price contract, with an estimated value between $750,000 and $15,000,000.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for 33 units of the ELECTRON TUBE-YOKE, identified by NSN 1280-010899980 and Part Number 4038074-901. This component is critical for the B-52 Stratofortress aircraft.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: 1-year firm fixed price.
- Estimated Value: Between $750,000 and $15,000,000.
- Published Date: May 21, 2026.
- Contracting Office: DLA AVIATION, Richmond, VA.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This acquisition is justified as other than full and open competition under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), citing that the item is available from only one or a limited number of sources. The specific reason is that the acquisition is restricted to sources known to have the capability, and the Government does not own or cannot obtain the necessary data rights (AMSC P).
Additional Notes
- A sources sought notice was posted on SAM.gov on August 8, 2025, which yielded only one vendor response providing information for a Source Approval Request (SAR).
- Honeywell International Inc. (CAGE 07187) is identified as a potential source, and BHPE LLC (CAGE 9SWS7) also expressed interest.
- The justification has been approved by the Contracting Officer and Competition Advocate.
- Contact: Bailey Mikos (bailey.mikos@dla.mil).