THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP). THE GOVERNMENT WILL NOT PAY FOR ANY COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH RESPONDING TO THIS PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE. This pre-solicitation notice is being issued by AFSC/PZACB, Hill AFB, UT, ahead of an anticipated new supply buy for the following: Contract Type: Supply Pricing Arrangement: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) End Item: B-1B Noun: Ball Socket Housing NSN: 2835016525980RP P/N: 2886195 QTY: 200 EA Required Delivery: 15 April 2028 FOB: Origin Ship To: SW3210 A first article and associated report will be required unless a waiver is granted. The Government anticipates a single sole source award to Collins Aerospace (Goodrich) (Cage Code 99551). The Government does not own the rights to the data for the B-1B Ball Socket Housing. Collins Aerospace possesses the proprietary data rights to this part. Notice to Offeror(s)/Supplier(s): Funds are not presently available for this contract. The 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.