F-16 Cylinder Assembly

Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is procuring 9 units of NSN 1650-01-417-8525 cylinder assemblies for F-16 aircraft applications through Request for Quotation SPRHA4-26-Q-0210. The procurement is restricted to two qualified manufacturers: Lockheed Martin (CAGE 81755, part number 16VH202-3) and Arkwin Industries (CAGE 98391, part number 1211179-003), though contractors may submit qualification packages per clause 52.209-1 to become qualified sources. Key contract requirements include compliance with AS9100 quality standards, firm-fixed-price pricing, supply chain traceability documentation, military packaging and marking standards (MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129R), and Item Unique Identification (IUID) per DFARS 211.274. The solicitation will be evaluated based on the offerors' ability to meet technical specifications, manufacturing qualifications, delivery schedules, and pricing. Quotations are due by February 21, 2026, with the solicitation posted on January 21, 2026.

This procurement includes no small business set-aside designation and applies Buy American Act requirements. Lockheed Martin and Arkwin Industries are the currently qualified sources eligible for immediate award consideration. The solicitation does not specify a total contract value, though the Manufacturing Qualification Requirements document indicates that qualification costs are estimated at $1,250,000 with a 365-day timeline for new sources. Delivery is required in three tranches: 3 units by May 15, 2028, 3 units by June 15, 2028, and 3 units by July 15, 2028, with all shipments on an F.O.B. Origin basis via surface transportation. Performance and delivery will occur at DLA Distribution Depot Hill, with inspection and acceptance at the point of origin.