Buffer CYL assy

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is soliciting for Buffer Cylinder Assemblies (NSN 7R-1720-014657848-EY, TDP VER 010) classified as critical safety items under the Aircraft Launching Equipment category. The procurement requires engineering source approval from the design control activity to ensure part quality and maintain existing manufacturing capabilities that are not economically available elsewhere in the supply chain. Prospective vendors must qualify according to the design control activity's established procedures and obtain approval from the Government engineering activity overseeing the intended application. The solicitation was posted on April 27, 2026, with a proposal due date of May 26, 2026. This procurement falls under the Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing NAICS category and prioritizes vendors with demonstrated unique design capabilities and manufacturing expertise specific to this critical component.

This opportunity is designated as a 100% Small Business Set Aside, restricting competition to qualified small business concerns. The Government requires delivery of 23 units on a Freight on Board Origin basis, indicating the contractor will bear transportation costs from the point of origin. No incumbent contractor is identified in the solicitation notice, and no specific award value or budget range is disclosed. The critical safety item designation underscores the importance of source control and quality assurance throughout the manufacturing or repair process. Given the source approval requirements and the emphasis on maintaining engineering continuity, only vendors with pre-existing qualification or those willing to undergo the qualification process are viable candidates for this contract.