CYLINDER ASSEMBLY
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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 Oklahoma City, OK has issued a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition for the acquisition of C-130/CYLINDER ASSEMBLY,A (NSN: 1650002577934/PN: 5C5791). This requirement is being procured on a sole source basis from Tactair Fluid Controls, Inc. (CAGE 70236) under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1). The acquisition is for a maximum of 23 units.
Scope of Requirement
The specific item is a C-130/CYLINDER ASSEMBLY,A, with a maximum quantity of 23 units. The DLA Weapons Support at Tinker AFB, OK, is the contracting activity. The estimated value of this acquisition is implied to be below $10,000,000, based on the approval level of the justification.
Contract Details
The contract type will be Firm-Fixed-Price, Fixed Quantity, with no options included. The Product Service Code (PSC) for this item is 1650, covering Aircraft Hydraulic, Vacuum And De Icing System Components.
Market Research & Justification
Market research, including a Sources Sought notice posted on SAM.gov from July 22 to July 29, 2025, yielded no responses from other potential sources. The justification states that technical data is not available and cannot be developed to permit full and open competition. Furthermore, it is economically unfeasible to reverse engineer the item due to its AMSC code of D. Consequently, Tactair Fluid Controls, Inc. was identified as the only capable source.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This acquisition is restricted to a sole source and is not subject to traditional set-aside designations due to the lack of competition and the inability to obtain necessary data for competitive solicitation.
Additional Notes
The acquisition is expected to be synopsized on or about October 29, 2025. For any inquiries, the primary point of contact is Logan Hurtz (logan.hurtz@us.af.mil, 4457377620). The justification was published on April 2, 2026.