Buffer CYL assy

Defense Logistics Agency Aviation intends to solicit a Buffer Cylinder Assembly under a Total Small Business Set-Aside with a response due May 26, 2026. The procurement is designated a Critical Safety Item and Flight Critical component requiring engineering source approval by Naval Air Systems Command prior to award; only previously approved manufacturers or those obtaining approval through design control procedures are eligible.

The agency seeks 23 units of NSN 7R-1720-014657848-EY (TDP VER 010) delivered FOB Origin to DLA Distribution at New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. Manufacturing must include heat treat, cadmium plating, nickel chrome plating, castings, and forgings, with mandatory 100% procurement contracting officer inspection at source. Critical characteristics require 100% inspection; Class 3 threads and geometric features use AQL 1.5 sampling; minor characteristics use AQL 4.0 sampling. The contractor must submit production lot test items and final inspection/certification data to Naval Air Weapons Center Lakehurst with 14 days advance notice before presenting items for final inspection. Detailed technical drawings and specifications including MIL-STD-130 markings, MIL-STD-2073 packaging, and comprehensive quality assurance requirements apply. The contractor must maintain all records for seven years and comply with Item Unique Identification requirements per DFARS 252.211-7003 for items with Government unit acquisition cost of $5,000 or more. Award will be made to the responsible offeror demonstrating past performance and lowest price combined, with past performance weighted as more important than price. The existing approved source retains data rights, manufacturing/repair knowledge, and technical data essential to maintaining part quality and not economically available to the Government.