Cylinder assembly, a

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is soliciting quotations for six Cylinder Assembly units (NSN 1650-01-417-9655 LE), which are nose landing gear retract actuator components used in F-16 aircraft. This procurement is restricted to qualified sources only, specifically CAGE code 81755 (part number 16VH203-4) and CAGE code 98391 (part number 1211180-004), with contractors seeking qualification status required to submit packages per FAR clause 52.209-1. Key contract requirements include compliance with Air Force Drawing specifications, first article test and inspection reporting, specific packaging standards per MIL-STD-2073-1 and MIL-STD-129, supply chain traceability documentation retained for ten years, and item unique identification marking per MIL-STD-130. The Government will evaluate offers based primarily on price, with quotations remaining firm for 120 days from the offer date. The quotation due date is May 11, 2026, with an anticipated award date of the same day and delivery dates extending through June 2027.

This solicitation includes no set-aside designations and is open only to the two pre-qualified manufacturers identified above. The procurement is structured across three line items: one first article test unit due December 8, 2026, and two production bid options (Bid A for five units and Bid B for six units, both due June 9, 2027, with first article testing waived for Bid B). The estimated cost for new vendors to achieve qualification status is $86,550 with an estimated 365-day qualification timeline, though qualified incumbents may proceed directly. Delivery is FOB Origin to Hill Air Force Base Central Receiving Building (FB2029) and DLA Distribution Depot Hill (SW3210), both located in Utah, with Government testing occurring at origin and acceptance at destination. All manufacturing must conform to complete and current Engineering Support Activity-approved Technical Data Package requirements, and items classified as Critical Safety Items require special management plans.