1620 - cylinder and piston

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation (DLA Aviation Philadelphia) is seeking eligible contractors to manufacture a specific cylinder and piston (NSN 7RH 1620 200132488 RQ, P/N B001263L08003-1) for the MQ-4 System. The government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source or a limited number of responsible sources under FAR 6.302-1 authority. Contractors interested in this opportunity must submit capability statements within 15 days of the notice's publication on February 19, 2025, with a response deadline of March 6, 2025. Notably, the government does not currently possess the manufacturing data necessary to produce the item and will require potential contractors to provide comprehensive source approval information. Proposals received within the 15-day window may be considered, though the government retains sole discretion in determining whether to compete the contract.

The pre-solicitation notice indicates no specific set-aside designation for this contract opportunity. Contractors must be prepared to submit a Source Approval Request package if they are not already an approved source, with additional submission details available through the NAVSUP Navy business opportunities website. The contract falls under NAICS category 336413 for Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing and PSC category 1620 for Aircraft Landing Gear Components. DLA Aviation Philadelphia will not delay the award while source approval is pending, and the typical approval process is expected to be completed concurrent with contract execution. Interested contractors should carefully review the Source Approval Information Brochure for Spares and be prepared to provide comprehensive documentation demonstrating their manufacturing capabilities for the specified cylinder and piston components.