17--BUFFER CYL ASSY

SOL #: SPRPA126RYB46Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Defense Logistics Agency

DLA AVIATION AT PHILADELPHIA, PA

PHILADELPHIA, PA, 19111-5098, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

PSC

Aircraft Launching Equipment (1720)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/9d46ce8840e04f7991b02a31ecc73258/view

Timeline

Posted

Mar 26, 2026

Last Updated

Apr 27, 2026

Submission Deadline

May 26, 2026, 6:00 PM

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 is soliciting proposals for 23 BUFFER CYL ASSY (NSN 7R-1720-014657848-EY). This is a Critical Safety Item (CSI) requiring engineering source approval by the design control activity. This procurement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due by May 26, 2026, at 2:00 PM (local time).

Scope of Work

This solicitation is for the procurement of 23 BUFFER CYL ASSY units. Key requirements include:

Engineering Source Approval: The part requires engineering source approval by the design control activity (Naval Air Systems Command). Only currently approved sources are eligible for award. Alternate sources must qualify in accordance with the design control activity's procedures, approved by the cognizant Government engineering activity.
Critical Safety Item (CSI): The item is designated as a CSI, necessitating special control procedures.
Manufacturing & Testing: Must comply with specific drawings and standards (e.g., MIL-STD-130, MIL-STD-2073).
Packaging: Must comply with MIL-STD-2073.
Unique Item Identification (UII): Items must be marked with unique identifiers.
Quality Assurance: Includes inspection and testing, with critical and major characteristics inspected 100%.

Contract & Timeline

Contract Opportunity Type: Solicitation
Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
Response Due Date: May 26, 2026, 18:00:00Z (2:00 PM local time)
Published Date: April 27, 2026, 14:40:26Z
Contract Type: Indicated as "NEGOTIATED (RFP)".
Reverse Auction: Procurement note L09 indicates the Government may conduct a reverse auction.

Submission & Evaluation

Submission Method: Proposals must be emailed to kenneth.lauber@dla.mil.
Evaluation Criteria: Award will be based on price, delivery timeframe, and past performance. Factors other than cost or price, when combined, are approximately equal to cost or price.