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The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is soliciting competitive bids for 20 units of Cylinder Assembly (NSN 1650-01-123-2704, Part Number 173HS510-1) for the CH-47 CHINOOK helicopter. This solicitation (SPRRA1-26-R-0013) is structured as a Firm Fixed Price contract and will be awarded based on the qualifications and capabilities of prequalified offerors to meet the specified technical and production requirements. All potential bidders must satisfy established prequalification requirements, with foreign firms required to process solicitation requests through their respective embassies. While the government does not possess technical data rights for this component and has determined reverse engineering to be economically unviable, interested firms are encouraged to seek source approval through the Army Aviation and Missile Command's public website. The proposal submission deadline is November 7, 2025, with a production lead time of 240 days after contract award for delivery to Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

This procurement does not utilize any small business or other set-aside designations and is exclusively restricted to three qualified contractors: The Boeing Company, Eaton Aerospace LLC, and Jamaica Bearings Co Inc. The solicitation falls under NAICS category 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing) and PSC category 1650 (Aircraft Hydraulic, Vacuum, and De-Icing System Components). While specific award value information is not disclosed in the synopsis, the contract encompasses 20 units with a 240-day production timeline following award. All work is to be performed at Tinker Air Force Base, located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, serving as the primary place of performance for this procurement.