CYLINDER ASSEMBLY
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 a CYLINDER ASSEMBLY as a new spares requirement. This item is designated as a Critical Safety Item (CSI), necessitating rigorous quality control and inspection processes. The solicitation is issued under Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF). This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due June 8, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity is for the procurement of a CYLINDER ASSEMBLY (P/N 506311-1, Revision V), identified as a new spares requirement and a Critical Safety Item (CSI). The item is crucial for shipboard systems enabling aircraft launch/recovery, where defects could lead to serious injury, loss of life, or equipment failure. The contractor will be responsible for manufacturing, testing, and inspection in accordance with NAWC LAKEHURST drawing number 80020, 506311-1, Revision V, and all referenced specifications.
Key Requirements
- Quality Assurance: Requires ISO 9001 or equivalent, pre-award/post-award surveys for new manufacturers, and 100% PCO mandatory inspection at source. Specific AQLs apply for threads, dimensions, and minor characteristics. NADCAP accreditation is required for Non-Destructive Testing (NDT).
- Critical Safety Item (CSI): Demands special control procedures, individual piece part traceability, and certification for ALRE CSI parts. All records pertaining to ALRE CSI/CAI manufacture and inspection/test must be maintained for seven years.
- First Article Testing (FAT): Mandatory for one uncoated unit, with Government evaluation. Contractors must provide facilities and personnel for testing. A First Article Test Report is due within 15 days of testing. Waivers may be granted for offerors with recent, identical production from the same facility.
- Inspections: Interim and final inspections require advance notification (14 working days for final, 7 working days for interim) to NAWCADLKE QA (Jose Torraca) and the PCO. In-process inspections are also required with 10 days' notice.
- Manufacturing Processes: Welding is a critical process, requiring adherence to NAVSEA standards (e.g., S9074-AR-GIB-010/278, S9074-AQ-GIB-010/248) for procedures, welder qualifications, and radiographic inspection.
- Warranty: 12 months after the date of the last delivery.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (New Spares Requirement)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Due: June 8, 2026, 6:00 PM EDT
- Published: May 29, 2026
Additional Notes
No drawings are available for this requirement; contractors must refer to the specified NAWC LAKEHURST drawing number. The solicitation incorporates various FAR/DFARS clauses, including Buy American, Integrity of Unit Prices, and Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act.