Cylinder assembly, a

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation seeks new manufacture of Cylinder Assembly components (NSN 1650-01-242-6491 HS, Part 68A412800-1005) under a Total Small Business set-aside, with proposals due August 5, 2026.

This is an unrestricted competitive solicitation using Lowest Price Technically Acceptable source selection with a firm fixed-price contract structure. The solicitation offers two bidding options: Bid A requires First Article approval with deliverables of a first article sample (2 EA), test report, certificate of compliance, and material certification plus production quantities; Bid B does not require first article approval. Award of a fixed-quantity contract is contemplated with a current required quantity of 20 EA, but the final quantity may range between a minimum of 1 EA and a maximum of 5 EA based on Government requirements at time of award. Place of performance is the United States, with delivery F.O.B. Origin to Tinker AFB for first article items and DLA Distribution Depot Hill for production quantities. Proposed delivery is required by July 9, 2027.

Contractors must hold offered prices firm for 120 calendar days. If First Article is selected, testing must be completed and the first article report submitted within 120 calendar days of contract award. The contractor must provide a Capabilities Analysis Plan within 30 days of award if a surge option is exercised. The contract carries a six-month extension option. Compliance requirements include ISO 9001-2015 quality standards, UIID marking per MIL-STD-130, Buy American Act requirements, and DPAS ratings. The NAICS code is 336413, Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing; PSC is 1650, Aircraft Hydraulic, Vacuum, and De-Icing System Components.