Cylinder Assembly
Overview
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Place of Performance
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PSC
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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 Warner Robins, GA has issued an urgent, sole source Solicitation for a Cylinder Assembly (NSN: 1650-01-187-9395HL). This procurement is exclusively for Bell Textron Inc. (CAGE 97499) under the authority of 10 U.S.C 3204(a)(2) for unusual and compelling urgency, meaning no other quotes will be accepted. The estimated value is $980,865.00. Offers are due by May 28, 2026, at 3:30 PM EST.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for a one-time buy of a Cylinder Assembly, Part Number 205-076-056-107. This critical component actuates cyclic and collective controls to the main rotor, controlling the direction of the aircraft.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Nature: Urgent, Sole Source to Bell Textron Inc.
- Authority: 10 U.S.C 3204(a)(2) - Unusual and Compelling Urgency
- Estimated Value: $980,865.00
- Product Service Code: 1650 (Aircraft Hydraulic, Vacuum And De Icing System Components)
- Place of Performance (Contractor): Fort Worth, TX
- Ship To Address: DLA DISTRIBUTION WARNER ROBINS, 455 BYRON STREET BLDG 376, ROBINS A FB, GA 31098-1887, USA
Key Requirements
- Unique Item Identification (UID): Required for Line Item 0001 (items with unit acquisition cost of $5,000 or more) per DFARS 252.211-7003.
- Marking: Items must be marked per MIL-STD-130, and packages/containers per MIL-STD-129.
- Packaging: Strict adherence to MIL-STD-129 and MIL-STD-2073-1, including Wood Packaging Material (WPM) compliance (debarked, heat-treated, certified). AFMC Form 158 provides further details.
- Transportation: F.O.B. Origin. Vendors must use the Procurements Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) for regulatory clearances, shipping documentation, and instructions.
- Subcontracting Plan: Required in accordance with RFO 52.219-9.
- Early Delivery: Accepted at no additional cost to the Government.
Submission & Contacts
- Submission Method: Electronically
- Offer Due Date/Time: May 28, 2026, 3:30 PM EST. Early submissions are preferred.
- Primary Contact: Rebecca Taylor (rebecca.taylor.21@us.af.mil)
- Secondary Contact: Roberto Martinez-Perez (roberto.martinez-perez@dla.mil)