Cylinder Assembly,A
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 Oklahoma City, OK has issued a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition for the acquisition of a Cylinder Assembly, Actuator for the F-16 aircraft. This non-competitive award is for 93 units and is restricted to Arkwin Industries, Inc. due to proprietary data rights and the absence of other qualified sources.
Scope of Work
This acquisition is for a specific Cylinder Assembly, Actuator for the F-16, identified by NSN/PN 1650010423259/1211178-005. The requirement is for 93 units.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price, Fixed Quantity.
- Value: Estimated value to be determined; maximum dollar value not specified.
- Published: June 8, 2026.
Eligibility & Justification
This acquisition is restricted to Arkwin Industries, Inc. (CAGE 98391) as the only known source capable of furnishing the required supplies. The justification is based on 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), which permits procurement from only one or a limited number of sources. Arkwin Industries, Inc. holds proprietary data rights for the part and has historically refused to release manufacturing data for competitive procurement. The item is also AMC coded "R", indicating it is uneconomical to reverse engineer. A Sources Sought notice posted on SAM.gov from February 26, 2025, to March 5, 2025, yielded no responses.
Future Outlook
Efforts will be made to monitor the marketplace for potential source development for future acquisitions of this item.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Howard Heflin at howard.heflin@us.af.mil.