F-16 Cylinder Assembly, A

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is soliciting quotations for eight cylinder assemblies for the F-16 aircraft, specifically NSN 1650-01-417-8523 WF. This Request for Quotation (SPRHA4-26-Q-0211) requires offerors to submit manufacturing qualification packages and comply with extensive federal requirements including unique item identification, domestic origin compliance, and defense information safeguarding. Key contract requirements mandate adherence to military packaging standards (MIL-STD 2073-1 and MIL-STD 129), commercial packaging standards (ASTM D3951), and specialized electrostatic discharge protection protocols for sensitive components. The procurement will be evaluated primarily on price, with all other factors considered significantly less important than cost. Quotations are due by February 6, 2026, with delivery scheduled across multiple months in 2028, beginning with two units each in March, April, May, and June.

This opportunity is designated as a small business set-aside with a NAICS code of 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing) and a size standard of 1,250 employees. The solicitation is restricted to two qualified sources: Lockheed Martin Corporation and Arkwin Industries Inc. The qualification process is estimated to take 365 days and cost approximately $1.25 million, with offerors required to provide a pre-contract award qualification article for government form, fit, and function testing. The cylinder assembly features alternative manufacturer part numbers 16VH201-6 and 1211262-006 and is used in the F-16 aircraft landing gear door/uplock hydraulic system. Performance of this work will occur at the contractor's manufacturing facilities, with technical oversight managed by the 416th Support Center Management System at Hill Air Force Base.