Cylinder assembly, a

Defense Logistics Agency Aviation seeks quotation for one cylinder assembly actuator (NSN 1650-01-417-9655 LE) used in F-16 nose landing gear systems, with quotations due May 25, 2026. This is a qualified-source restricted procurement; offerors must complete a nine-step Manufacturing Qualification Requirements sequence and achieve written qualification status prior to contract award.

Place of performance is Hill Air Force Base, Utah. The cylinder assembly must conform to part numbers 81755 16VH203-4, 9009H 1650PL1612637, or 98391 1211180-004, constructed of aluminum and steel to ISO 9001-2015 and AS9100 standards. Delivery is required by September 13, 2027, F.O.B. Origin. The NAICS code is 336413, Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing, with a 1,250-employee size standard.

Qualification requirements include submission of a prequalification notice, certification of manufacturing and inspection facilities, possession of complete engineering data, demonstration of manufacturing conformance and Critical Safety Items management, submission of a government-approved qualification test plan (offeror-funded with 30 days advance notice), provision of a pre-contract award qualification article at offeror expense, and completion within an estimated 365 days at an estimated cost of $86,000. Government notification of qualification status occurs within 120 days of article submission. Source Qualification Waivers may apply for demonstrated prior government supply, mirror-image capability, assembly-to-component relationships, dash number continuity, similar item production, or successor company status with equivalent original processes.

The solicitation includes first article testing (Bid A, required) and production articles without first article approval (Bid B, not required), with a $2,000 evaluation cost factor for first article testing. The procurement is rated Priority R under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System and includes Buy American requirements, cybersecurity provisions, unique item identification under DFARS 211.274, WAWF payment procedures, and ten-year supply chain traceability documentation retention post-final payment. A Counterfeit Prevention Plan is required within 30 days of contract award addressing OEM/authorized-distributor sourcing, monitoring, inspector training, counterfeit verification, and reporting procedures.