F-16 Cylinder Assembly

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is soliciting quotes for 3 F-16 Cylinder Assemblies (NSN 1650-01-417-8523) through solicitation SPRHA4-25-Q-0379. This firm-fixed-price procurement is restricted to two qualified sources: Arkwin Industries and Lockheed Martin, both of whom must comply with AS9100 higher-level quality requirements. Potential contractors must adhere to stringent manufacturing qualification requirements, including facility certification, data package verification, and manufacturing process validation. The solicitation requires compliance with multiple technical standards, including MIL-STD-2073-1 for packaging, MIL-STD-130 for item unique identification, and NIST SP 800-171 for cybersecurity. Responses are due by March 4, 2025, with contractors required to maintain price firmness for 120 days and provide comprehensive supply chain traceability documentation.

The contract does not have a specific small business or disadvantaged business set-aside. Delivery is scheduled over a period from January 31, 2026 through March 28, 2026, with one unit to be delivered monthly to DLA Distribution Depot Hill at Hill Air Force Base in Utah. The procurement falls under NAICS category 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,250 employees. The acquisition has a Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) rating of DO-A1, indicating high priority. While the exact contract value is not specified, the qualification process for these critical aircraft components is estimated to cost approximately $1,250,000. Transportation terms are FOB Origin, and the government will accept early or partial deliveries. Contractors must also comply with restrictions on foreign-made unmanned aircraft systems.