Cylinder
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
DLA Aviation at Ogden, UT, is soliciting for two (2) CYLINDER ASSEMBLY, A (NSN 1650-01-417-8523) for F-16 aircraft. This is a Firm Fixed Price Request for Quotation (RFQ). The acquisition is restricted to qualified sources: Lockheed (CAGE 81755) and Arkwin (CAGE 98391). Contractors not currently qualified must submit a comprehensive qualification package. Quotations are due by Close of Business on March 19, 2026.
Scope of Work
The primary deliverable is a CYLINDER ASSEMBLY, A, with part number 16VH201-6 or 1211262-006. Manufacturing must adhere to AS9100, Item Unique Identifier (IUID) requirements, and DFARS 211.274. Packaging and marking must comply with extensive DoD military standards, including MIL-STD 2073-1, MIL-STD 129, ISPM 15, MIL-STD-147, and MIL-STD-648, as well as hazardous materials regulations. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the origin.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Request for Quotation (RFQ)
- Set-Aside: Restricted to qualified sources (Lockheed CAGE 81755, Arkwin CAGE 98391)
- Quotations Due: March 19, 2026 (Close of Business)
- Published Date: February 6, 2026
- Proposed Delivery Date: December 31, 2027 (for one line item)
- Eligibility: U.S. Contractors Only
Qualification Requirements
Contractors desiring to become a qualified source must:
- Notify the government of intent to qualify.
- Certify possession of or access to necessary facilities, testing, and inspection capabilities.
- Verify possession of a complete data package.
- Manufacture the item to government requirements, providing data on quality and performance.
- Submit a qualification test plan for approval and a complete test report post-testing.
- Provide a pre-contract award qualification article. The estimated cost for testing is $1,250,000, with an estimated completion time of 365 days. Failure to meet these requirements will result in ineligibility for contract award.
Engineering Data & Export Control
Manufacturing requires strict adherence to specified engineering data (P/N 1211262-006, NSN 1650-01-417-8523WF). Any unmarked engineering data must be treated as "DISTRIBUTION D" (authorized only to DoD and US DoD contractors, considered Critical Technology) and is subject to strict export control laws (Arms Export Control Act, Export Administration Act). Deviations from instructions require permission from the Government Engineer.
Contact Information
- Primary Point of Contact: Scottina Malia (scottina.malia@us.af.mil)