CYLINDER ASSEMBLY,A

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This document outlines the "Preservation, Packaging & Marking Requirements" for an unspecified contract, effective March 2025. It details the standards and practices offerors must adhere to for packaging materials.

• Adherence to AFMC Form 158, DoD Military Standards, ASTM, ANSI, DoD specifications, FAR/DAR Clauses, and marking requirements for military packaging.

• Utilization of MIL-STD-2073-1 for military packaging development, including specific codes and instructions for hazardous and classified materials.

• Application of ASTM D3951 for commercial packaging of specific commodities.

• Compliance with MIL-STD-129 for military marking, labeling, and shipment planning, including the use of DD Form 1574/1574-1 tags.

• Adherence to International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPM 15) for wood packaging material used in international trade.

• Compliance with electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection procedures (MIL-STD-2073-1, MIL-HDBK-773, ANSI/ESD S20.20, ESD TR20.20, MIL-STD-129) for sensitive electronic components.

• Use of Item Type Storage Code (ITSC) as per AFMCI24-201.

• Application of MIL-STD-147 for palletized unit loads and MIL-STD-1660 for explosive unit loads.

• Compliance with MIL-STD-648 for specialized shipping containers.

• Strict adherence to regulations for preparing, labeling, certifying, and shipping hazardous materials, including compliance with ICAO, CFR Title 49, IATA, IMDG, and AFMAN24-604.

• Preparation and submission of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) per FED-STD-313 and compliance with FAR clause 52.223-3.

• Use of the Special Packaging Instructions Retrieval & Exchange System (SPIRES) for packaging requirements.

• Packaging must meet specified DoD Military Standards, ASTM, ANSI, and DoD specifications.

• Hazardous material shipments must comply with international and US regulations.

• SDS must be prepared and submitted as required.

Not specified in this document.

• Reusable containers must meet AFMC Form 158 requirements and be suitable for return shipment.
• Reporting of discrepancies via Web Supply Discrepancy Report (WebSDR) is required.
• Contractors must use the ASSIST website to access specifications and standards.
• Contact information for AFSC (406 SCMS/GULAA) is provided.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) that specifies the requirements for a Counterfeit Prevention Plan (CPP). The CPP is used by the procurement activity to evaluate the contractor's counterfeit protection plan and potentially award fee.

• Data Item Number: DI-MISC-81832
• Title: Counterfeit Prevention Plan
• Submission Deadline: Within 30 days of contract award.
• Government Review: Approval or comments within 14 days of receipt. Re-submittal due 7 days after receipt of comments.
• Format: Contractor format, adhering to DI-MISC-81832 and SAE AS5553 standards. Submission is electronic.
• Content Requirements: The CPP must include:
  • Procurement practices from OEMs or authorized distributors.
  • Procedures for exceptions, including qualifying non-OEM parts.
  • Monitoring procedures for supply chains and test results.
  • Training for receiving inspectors.
  • Processes for verifying and reporting counterfeit parts.
  • Requirements for subcontracts, including procurement and notification procedures.
  • Self-audits and on-site monitoring of subcontractors.
  • A detailed notification procedure for suspect items.

This CDRL outlines a mandatory deliverable for the contract: a Counterfeit Prevention Plan. Bidders must understand the detailed requirements for this plan, including its content, format, submission timeline, and the specific procedures for handling suspect counterfeit parts. This document directly impacts proposal preparation and the contractor's responsibilities post-award.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document outlines the "MANUFACTURING QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS" for the Actuator Assembly, NLG, P/N 16VH203-4, used in the F-16 Landing Gear. It details the criteria and processes potential sources must satisfy to become a qualified supplier for this component.

• Prequalification Notice/Sources Sought: Offerors must notify the government of their intent to qualify.

• Facilities, Testing, and Inspection Capabilities: Offerors must certify they have or can access the necessary facilities, equipment, and personnel, and must make them available for government evaluation.

• Data Verification: A complete data package, including procedures, drawings, and specifications, must be verified.

• Manufacture/Process Verification: The item must be manufactured to ESA-approved engineering/technical data, comply with Unique Identification (UID) requirements, and demonstrate compliance with quality, performance, and environmental evaluations. Evidence of a management process for Critical Safety Items (CSIs) is required.

• Test and Evaluation/Verification: Offerors must submit a qualification test plan and report at their own expense for government approval. The government may witness testing.

• Qualification Article Verification: An offeror must provide a pre-contract award qualification article for form, fit, and function evaluation. Notification of qualification status will be provided within 120 days.

• Estimated Qualification Cost: $86,000.

• Estimated Qualification Time: 365 days.

• Eligibility: Offerors must be fully qualified before the contract award date. Qualification does not guarantee award.

• Source Qualification Waiver Requirements: Specific criteria (QWC1-QWC6) are outlined for potential waivers of qualification requirements, including prior supply to government/OEM, qualification on similar parts, or established relationships.

• Successful completion of qualification testing does not guarantee contract award.

• A post-contract award first article exhibit may be required.

• Award will not be delayed to provide vendors with an opportunity to demonstrate qualification.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is an Engineering Data List (EDL) that provides a list of engineering drawings, documents, and specifications related to the F-16 Landing Gear Cylinder Assembly A.

• Lists specific drawing numbers (e.g., 16VH203, 21C6174-H, 16ZH203, M510, 201416605).
• Identifies associated Cage Codes and Revision levels.
• Includes Noun descriptions for components such as "ACTUATOR ASSY-HYD, NOSE GEAR RETRACT" and "FITTING END, MALE, LIP SEAL LANDING GEAR".
• Provides a "Furnished Method Code Legend" to indicate how each document is supplied (e.g., 'S' - Furnished with Solicitation, 'R' - Furnished by PCO upon request).
• Notes that certain engineering notes and forms (AFB Form 462) are no longer utilized for this assembly.

This EDL is crucial for bidders to understand the specific technical documentation required for the F-16 Landing Gear Cylinder Assembly. It clarifies which documents are provided with the solicitation, which may need to be acquired separately, and which are superseded. Bidders should use this list to ensure they have all necessary technical data for proposal preparation and to understand the baseline engineering requirements.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a CYLINDER ASSEMBLY, A (NSN: 1650-01-417-9655 LE). The actuator is used to provide power to extend, retract, and hold the nose landing gear in the retract position. The item is made of Aluminum and Steel.

• Item 0001: CYLINDER ASSEMBLY, A

• First Article Required (Bid A): Requires a First Article Test Report (IAW DD 1423-1).

• Production Article (Bid B): Not required to be a first article.

• Quality Assurance: Higher Level Contract Quality Requirements, including compliance with AS9100 or ISO 9001-2015.

• Inspection/Acceptance: Origin.

• Delivery: By September 13, 2027.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: Delivery by September 13, 2027.

• Estimated Value: Not specified.

• RFQ Due Date: May 13, 2026, before close of business.

• Evaluation: Price or Cost is the primary evaluation factor (Order of Importance 01). Other factors will be combined.

• First Article Testing Cost: $2,000.00 will be a factor in evaluation.

• This acquisition is restricted to qualified sources.

• Contractors must submit a qualification package.

• NAICS Code: 336413

• Size Standard: 1,250 employees.

• Foreign Military Sales (FMS) case is JO-D-SAC/053.

• The document includes numerous FAR and DFARS clauses related to contract administration, quality assurance, delivery, and representations and certifications.