F-16 Cylinder Assembly NSN: 1650-01-642-8153LE

The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Air Force Sustainment Center is procuring 222 Landing Gear Downlock Actuator Cylinder Assemblies for F-16 aircraft under NSN 1650-01-642-8153LE. The solicitation requires contractors to manufacture steel cylinder assemblies that keep landing gear down and locked, with delivery required within 12 months after receipt of order. Key requirements include first article testing for one unit, with the contractor bearing an estimated $2,000 testing cost, and Manufacturing Qualification Requirements that potential suppliers must meet through a comprehensive qualification process. The procurement will be evaluated using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable method, with technical acceptability requiring offerors to be among eight pre-approved manufacturers, meet delivery schedules, and submit acceptable subcontracting plans if applicable. The solicitation due date has been extended to September 3, 2025 due to the Labor Day holiday.

This opportunity is designated as a 100% Small Business Set-aside under NAICS code 336413 with a size standard of 1,250 employees. The contract includes first article testing requirements for one unit, followed by production of 222 cylinder assemblies, with performance taking place at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. Technical Data Package files are export-controlled and require Joint Certification Program certification via DD Form 2345 submission to access the necessary engineering documentation. The procurement operates under Defense Priorities and Allocations System rating DO A1, indicating high priority for national defense. Contractors must demonstrate approved source qualification, meet stringent packaging requirements per MIL-STD specifications, and comply with Buy American Act provisions and Item Unique Identification requirements.