17--BUFFER CYL ASSY
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 is soliciting proposals for 23 units of BUFFER CYL ASSY (NSN 7R-1720-014657848-EY). This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside procurement for a Critical Safety Item (CSI), requiring engineering source approval. Proposals are due May 26, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for the acquisition of 23 EA BUFFER CYL ASSY, NSN 7R-1720-014657848-EY, with TDP VER 010. Delivery is FOB Origin. As a Critical Safety Item (CSI), this part requires engineering source approval by the design control activity to maintain quality. Acquisition is restricted to approved sources due to existing unique design capability, engineering skills, and manufacturing/repair knowledge, as well as proprietary data rights not economically available to the Government. Alternate sources must qualify according to the design control activity's procedures, approved by the cognizant Government engineering activity.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Product/Service Code: 1720 - Aircraft Launching Equipment
- Response Due: May 26, 2026, 6:00 PM ET
- Published: April 27, 2026, 1:22 PM ET
Evaluation
Award will be based on proposals from sources that meet the engineering source approval requirements. Qualification procedures for alternate sources must be approved by the Government engineering activity.
Additional Notes
This procurement is for a Critical Safety Item (CSI). Bidders must ensure they are an approved source or can meet the stringent qualification requirements for alternate sources as outlined in the description.