Manufacture of Cylinder Assembly for the B-2 Aircraft

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation at Oklahoma City has issued a sole source solicitation (SPRTA1-25-R-0241) for the manufacture of cylinder assemblies specifically designed for the B-2 Aircraft. The procurement requires 5 cylinder assemblies under NSN 1650-01-377-4337, with manufacturer part numbers including 19156 184500-102, and the contractor must maintain compliance with AS9100 quality standards throughout the manufacturing process. The solicitation was issued on June 12, 2025, with proposals due by July 14, 2025, at 3:00 PM, allowing contractors approximately one month to prepare and submit their responses. All manufactured cylinder assemblies must be delivered by January 7, 2026, to DLA Distribution at Warner Robins Air Force Base in Georgia, where they will undergo testing upon receipt. The procurement is classified as a rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS), indicating its importance to national defense priorities, and contractors must comply with Buy American Act requirements.

Despite the federal contract opportunity description indicating "No Set-Aside Used," the attached government file reveals this procurement is actually set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,250 employees. The solicitation allows for a quantity range of 2-6 units, providing some flexibility in the final order quantity beyond the baseline requirement of 5 cylinder assemblies. No incumbent contractors or current service providers are identified in the available documentation, and no specific budget ranges or estimated award values are disclosed in the solicitation materials. The place of performance is specified as the United States, with final delivery required to Warner Robins Air Force Base in Georgia. The procurement falls under PSC code 1650 for Aircraft Hydraulic, Vacuum, and De-Icing System Components, reflecting the specialized nature of these critical aircraft parts for the B-2 stealth bomber program.