F-16 Cylinder
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- SPRHA425R0227
- Agency
- Aviation Defense Logistics Agency, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 336413 Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- United States
- Points of contact
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- Michelle Mihu michelle.mihu@us.af.mil (385) 591-5148
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation (DLA Aviation) is seeking to procure 25 F-16 Cylinders with National Stock Number (NSN) 1650-01-417-8526, specifically part number 1211262-005. The pre-solicitation notice aims to conduct market research to determine potential sources capable of meeting the agency's requirements and improve small business access to acquisition information. The government is using authority under 10 U.S.C. 2304(C)(1), indicating the supplies are available from only a limited number of responsible sources. Interested parties have 15 days from the notice date (by December 13, 2024) to submit capability statements or identify commercial items that might satisfy the requirement. The contracting point of contact is Michelle Mihu, who can be reached at michelle.mihu@us.af.mil.
The procurement is not set aside for small businesses, and the estimated delivery schedule involves 5 units per month beginning September 2, 2025. Arkwin Industries (CAGE 98391) is suggested as a potential source of interest for subcontracting opportunities. The procurement is subject to Free Trade Agreements and will require strict manufacturing qualification requirements as outlined in the attached MQR.pdf document. Qualification for manufacturers will involve a complex process including facility certification, data package verification, and potential test/evaluation procedures, with estimated qualification costs of $8,000 and a 90-day completion timeline. The total estimated contract value is not explicitly stated, but the procurement involves 25 total units with a specific delivery methodology of 5 units monthly starting in September 2025.
Notice text
The primary purposes of this notice are as follows:
- Conduct market research to determine if other sources are capable of satisfying the agency’s requirements exist and if commercial items or nondevelopmental items are available that meet the agency’s requirements
- Improve small business access to acquisition information
- Enhance competition by identifying contracting and subcontracting opportunities
This announcement is not a Request for Proposal or an Invitation for Bid, nor is it to be construed as a commitment by the Government. The Government does not intend to contract on the basis of this request or otherwise pay for any information solicited herein. Interested parties should contact Michelle Mihu at michelle.mihu@us.af.mil for additional information.
Detailed Information
Contracting Office: DLA Aviation
Address: 6051 Gum Lane, Hill AFB, UT 84056
Noun: F-16 Cylinder
NSN: 1650-01-417-8526 WF
P/N: 1211262-005
Estimated Quantity: 25 EA
Destination: SW3210
Estimated Delivery Schedule: 5 EA per month, beginning September 2, 2025.
Set-aside: It is NOT expected that this requirement will be set-aside for small businesses
Statements
Authority: 10 U.S.C. 2304(C)(1), Justification: Supplies required are available from only one or a limited number of responsible sources and no other type of supplies will satisfy agency requirements.
It is suggested that small business firms or others interested in subcontracting opportunities in connection with the described procurement make contact with the following firms:
Arkwin Industries (CAGE 98391)
Based upon market research, the Government is not planning on using policies contained in Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, in its solicitation for the described supplies or services. However, interested parties may identify to the contracting officer their interest and capability to satisfy the Government's requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice.
All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency.
One or more of the items under this acquisition is subject to Free Trade Agreements.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| MQR.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| F-16 Cylinder | Limited / Sole Source Justification | |
| F-16 Cylinder | Award Notice | |
| F-16 Cylinder | Solicitation | |
| F-16 Cylinder | Pre-Solicitation |
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