Spares buy f-16 cylinder assembly
Ended Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- FA820325C0013
- Awardee
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Thomas Instrument, Incorporated UEI VYHBUN52GHZ8
- Awarding agency
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Air Force Sustainment Center
Air Force Materiel Command, Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $1,625,092
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- F-16 Cylinder Assembly FA820325R0016 Solicitation · FA820325R0016 · Posted May 2, 2025
- Contract value 104% obligated
- $1,557,913.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- Funding agency
- Ogden Air Logistics Complex Air Logistics Complexes, Department of Defense
- NAICS code
- 336413 Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition after exclusion of sources · 2 offers Negotiated Proposal / Quote
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- Boerne, TX, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Change Order | $0 | |
| Definitize Change Order | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Modification | $67,179 | |
| Original award | $1,557,913 |
About this award
Thomas Instrument, Incorporated, a small business precision-manufacturing firm based in Boerne, Texas, was awarded a $1.56 million firm fixed-price contract by the Air Force Sustainment Center (a component of Air Force Materiel Command) on July 15, 2025, for the production of F-16 Cylinder Assembly units. The contract is designated as a total small business set-aside with an ultimate completion date of July 15, 2026. The solicitation (FA8203-25-R-0016) called for 508 F-16 cylinder assembly units (NSN 1650-01-642-8153LE) used in landing gear downlock actuators, with quantities allocated for Foreign Military Sales cases supporting Taiwan and other international partners, as well as domestic requirements. The procurement was evaluated using lowest-price technically acceptable methodology, with evaluation criteria focusing on unit pricing and technical acceptability including approved source status and delivery schedule compliance.
The contract requires strict adherence to military packaging standards (MIL-STD-129 and MIL-STD-2073-1) and includes first article testing requirements with delivery mandated within 180 calendar days of contract award. Performance will be executed at the contractor's facility in Boerne, Texas, with ultimate delivery to Hill Air Force Base, Utah, and various Defense Logistics Agency distribution centers. Thomas Instrument's selection reflects its established track record as a certified small business supplier to the Defense Logistics Agency and Air Force agencies, with demonstrated expertise in manufacturing and remanufacturing critical aerospace components for multiple military aircraft platforms including the F-16, KC-135, B-1, and B-2.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract FA820325C0013?
FA820325C0013 was awarded to Thomas Instrument, Incorporated by Air Force Sustainment Center (Air Force Materiel Command) on July 15, 2025.
How much is contract FA820325C0013 worth?
The government has obligated $1,625,092 on FA820325C0013. Its current value, with exercised options, is $1,557,913.
Which agency awarded contract FA820325C0013?
Air Force Sustainment Center (Air Force Materiel Command) awarded FA820325C0013, with funding from Ogden Air Logistics Complex (Air Logistics Complexes).
Was contract FA820325C0013 competed?
The extent of competition for FA820325C0013 was full and open competition after exclusion of sources. The government received 2 offers. It was set aside: Total Small Business.
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