Cylinder Assembly

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation (SPRDL1-26-R-0015) for commercial items. The specific item being procured is a CYLINDER ASSEMBLY, ACTUATING, L (NSN: 3040-01-207-6374), manufactured by Grove US LLC (Mfr CAGE: 12361, Mfr Part Number: 6-372-002506).

• The primary deliverable is the CYLINDER ASSEMBLY, ACTUATING, L.

• The solicitation specifies a particular manufacturer (Grove US LLC) and part number (6-372-002506) as approved for this procurement.

• Packaging and marking requirements are detailed, including Level Preservation: Military, Level Packing: A, and Special Packaging Instruction Number: AK12076374 (Revision E, dated 9 DEC 2025).

• Inspection and Acceptance will be at the Origin.

• The contract type is Firm Fixed Price.

• There are two CLINs for the production quantity: 0001AA (49 EA) and 0002AA (49 EA).

• Delivery for CLIN 0001AA is within 180 days after contract award.

• Delivery for CLIN 0002AA is within 180 days after exercise of option.

• FOB Point is Destination.

• The Offer Due Date/Local Time is March 10, 2026, 11:59 PM.

• Proposals must be submitted via email to the Contract Specialist listed on the solicitation.

• All bids and proposals must be submitted via email.

• The solicitation is set aside for Small Business (Unrestricted).

• Evaluation will be based on price and responsibility criteria.

• This acquisition is Unrestricted.

• Technical Data Package (TDP) information is not included with this solicitation.

• Vendors are instructed to register on SAM.gov and follow electronic contracting procedures.

• The solicitation includes numerous FAR and DFARS clauses related to commercial items, representations and certifications, delivery, inspection, and other contractual requirements.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, DD Form 2169, "SPECIAL PACKAGING INSTRUCTION," provides detailed instructions for the preservation, packaging, packing, and marking of a specific item (CYLINDER, part number 6-372-002506, National Stock Number 3040-01-2076374).

• Preservation: Specifies MIL-STD-2073-1, Method 20, with requirements for preservative MIL-PRF-2104 and MIL-PRF-16173, GR 4. Operational lubricant is to be used internally, with cylinder rods fully retracted and excess drained. Preservative is to be applied to bare, unplated, unpainted metallic surfaces.
• Drying: Requires MIL-STD-2073-1.
• Wrap: Single wrap using MIL-PRF-121, Type I, Size A/R, secured with tape, computed in accordance with MIL-STD-2073-1.
• Packing: Level A packing follows MIL-STD-2073-1, with the unit container serving as the shipping container. Level B packing is not applicable.
• Marking: Requires MIL-STD-129.
• Container Blocking: Details the use of end blocks, side blocks, and top blocks (specified sizes and quantities) to brace the cylinder within the container, secured with nails/staples conforming to ASTM-F-1667. The container is specified as ASTM-D6880, Style 1, with dimensions 92-1/4 x 8-3/4 x 6 inches.

This document is critical for any bidder intending to supply the specified cylinder. It outlines the exact packaging and preservation standards that must be met for the item to be accepted. Failure to comply with these instructions could lead to rejection of the goods. Bidders must ensure their proposed processes and costs account for these detailed packaging requirements.