17--BUFFER CYL ASSY
Overview
Buyer
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation at Philadelphia, PA has issued a Solicitation (SPRPA1-26-R-YB46) for the procurement of BUFFER CYL ASSY (NSN 7R-1720-014657848-EY). This is a Critical Safety Item (CSI) requiring engineering source approval. The procurement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due May 26, 2026, at 2:00 PM EDT.
Scope of Work
This solicitation seeks 23 units of the BUFFER CYL ASSY, which is classified as a Critical Safety Item. Manufacturing and testing must adhere to specific technical requirements, drawings, and specifications referenced in the solicitation. Key requirements include packaging in accordance with MIL-STD-2073, compliance with Unique Item Identification and Valuation (DFARS 252.211-7003), and adherence to critical manufacturing processes such as Heat Treat and Engineering Chrome Plating. Special inspections, including Magnetic Particle, Surface, and Penetrant Inspection, are mandated. While First Article Testing is not applicable, Production Lot Special Tests require shipment to Lakehurst for inspection. Quality assurance demands 100% inspection for critical and major characteristics, with specific Acceptable Quality Levels (AQLs) for Class 3 threads and minor characteristics. All records related to ALRE CSI/CAl manufacture, inspection, and testing must be provided to the ALRE Cognizant Technical Authority and maintained for seven years.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation / RFP
- Solicitation Number: SPRPA1-26-R-YB46
- Item: BUFFER CYL ASSY (NSN 7R-1720-014657848-EY)
- Quantity: 23 Each
- Delivery: FOB Origin
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Response Due: May 26, 2026, 2:00 PM EDT
- Published Date: April 27, 2026, 2:01 PM EDT
Eligibility & Evaluation
This procurement is 100% set-aside for Small Businesses. Due to the item's critical safety classification, engineering source approval by the design control activity is required. Existing approved sources are eligible, and alternate sources must qualify according to approved procedures. Proposals will be evaluated based on price, delivery timeframe, and past performance. Factors other than cost or price, when combined, are approximately equal to cost or price. Proposals should be emailed to kenneth.lauber@dla.mil.
Additional Notes
The solicitation includes procurement note L09 Reverse Auction (Oct 2016), indicating the government may conduct a reverse auction. A "DRAWING UPDATE SHEET" is attached. The primary contact for this opportunity is Kenneth Lauber at kenneth.lauber@dla.mil.