Cylinder Assembly
Awarded Limited / Sole Source Justification Posted
- Solicitation number
- SPRWA126F0026
- Agency
-
Aviation
Defense Logistics Agency, Department of Defense
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- Contract number
- SPRPA121G001W-SPRWA1-26-F0026 Federal contract award
- Awardee
- Bell Textron Inc.
- NAICS code
- 336413 Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Fort Worth, Texas, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation has awarded a sole-source contract to Bell Textron Inc. (CAGE 97499) for 10 units of TH-1H Cylinder Assembly (Flight Control Actuator Assembly, NSN 1650-01-187-9395HL, PN 205-076-056-107) under contract SPRPA121G001W on June 10, 2026.
The justification cites 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(2), unusual and compelling urgency. The requirement stems from a critical fleet shortage affecting 27 aircraft in the training fleet. The cylinder assembly is a Safety of Flight item experiencing reliability issues, with 33 active Product Quality Deficiency Reports and a newly implemented 7,200-hour Time Change Interval generating monthly demand of 1.58 units. Market research identified six qualified sources, but only Bell Textron can deliver 10 new units conforming to specifications within the required 60-day timeframe. Alternative vendors cannot meet the urgent timeline: Woodward HRT Inc. offers only 5 units in 52 weeks; Dakota Air Parts has 10 units but overhauled non-conforming items; Vision Air Services and Turbine Controls LLC have no availability; and Malmrose Heli (the current repair vendor source of quality defects) has only 1 unit overhauled with 3 additional units available in 45 days. First Article Testing has been waived for the OEM. The contracting activity is the 638 Supply Chain Management Group, 411th Supply Chain Management Squadron, under DLA/AWB. A long-term strategic procurement effort is underway with expected award in Fiscal Year 2028, positioning this sole-source award as a temporary bridging solution.
Notice text
Sole Source to Bell Textron Inc (CAGE: 97499)
Awarded contract SPRPA121G001W to unknown vendor for unknown amount on 2026-06-10.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| FD20602600516_Redacted.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| This notice | Limited / Sole Source Justification | |
| Cylinder Assembly | Solicitation |
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