RFP- FD20301901983_FA811824R0035 -0004 OH B2 ACTUATORS (Amendment -0004)
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND.AIR FORCE SUSTAINMENT CENTER.FA8118 AFSC PZABB · Response deadline: Fri, 20 Nov 2026
What the government is buying
This solicitation is for B-2 ACTUATORS, mechanical components used in the B-2 Spirit stealth bomber. Actuators are devices that convert electrical, hydraulic, or pneumatic energy into mechanical motion to control aircraft surfaces, landing gear, or other systems. In military aviation applications, actuators must meet stringent reliability, precision, and environmental specifications due to mission-critical performance requirements.
The B-2 Spirit is a strategic bomber operated by the U.S. Air Force, and sustainment of aging platforms like this requires ongoing procurement of specialized aerospace parts. This appears to be a sustainment and logistics contract supporting the Air Force's bomber fleet, dealing with components that likely have limited commercial sources due to their specialized military design.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Dept of Defense / Dept of the Air Force / Air Force Materiel Command / Air Force Sustainment Center (FA8118) |
| Notice type | Solicitation (Amendment -0004) |
| Solicitation number | FD20301901983-03 |
| NAICS | 336413 |
| Set-aside | None |
| Response deadline | November 20, 2026, 3:09 PM CT |
| Place of performance | Oklahoma (statewide) |
Who can bid
This is a full and open competition with no set-aside program specified. Any qualified business—regardless of size—may submit a proposal, including large manufacturers, small businesses, and service-disabled veteran-owned or women-owned firms that do not need set-aside eligibility to compete.
The assigned NAICS code 336413 (Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing) indicates the work falls under manufacturing of aircraft components. To compete, your firm typically needs:
- Experience with aerospace-grade actuators or similar electromechanical/hydraulic components
- AS9100 quality management certification or equivalent aerospace quality standards
- Familiarity with military specifications (MIL-STD, MIL-PRF) and defense acquisition processes
- Capacity to meet diminishing manufacturing source challenges common with legacy weapon systems
- Security clearances or facility clearances if required for technical data access; see the solicitation
How to put together a competitive bid
Understand the amendment history. This is Amendment -0004 to a solicitation that has undergone multiple revisions. Review all amendments carefully to identify changes to requirements, pricing structure, or delivery schedules that may affect your proposal.
Assess source qualification. B-2 components often involve " sole source" or limited-source situations due to proprietary designs, government-owned technical data restrictions, or obsolescence issues. Determine whether you have access to the necessary technical data or must partner with the original designer. See the solicitation for data rights and licensing requirements.
Pricing strategy considerations. Legacy military platform sustainment contracts may include:
- Firm-fixed-price elements for determinable requirements
- Cost-plus arrangements for engineering or qualification efforts
- Long-term pricing agreements given the B-2's projected service life
Quality and traceability. Expect requirements for:
- Detailed material and process certifications
- Non-destructive testing documentation
- Configuration management to exactdrawing revisions
- First article inspection or qualification testing; see the solicitation
Supply chain documentation. Be prepared to disclose subcontractor relationships, especially for specialized coatings, seals, or electronics that may be sole-source.
Next steps
Read the full solicitation and all amendments (including -0004) on SAM.gov using solicitation number FD20301901983-03.
Critical deadline: Proposals are due November 20, 2026, at 3:09 PM Central Time. Allow ample time for SAM.gov registration, technical data access requests, and any required pre-proposal inquiries given the specialized nature of B-2 components.
Given the amendment history, verify you are working from the current solicitation package and confirm whether the Air Force Sustainment Center has scheduled any industry days or Q&A periods.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →