Cylinder
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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 Department of the Army, specifically W6QM MICC-FT DRUM, is soliciting proposals for a heavy-duty industrial Cylinder with specific technical requirements. This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation under a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due by June 11, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a heavy-duty industrial cylinder designed for continuous operation in harsh environments. Key specifications include:
- Size: 14.00-inch bore, 36.00-inch stroke.
- Rod: 7-inch diameter, chrome plated over the full exposed length, induction hardened or equivalent.
- Mounting: Front flange mounting suitable for rigid attachment, per manufacturer's standard for a 14-inch bore industrial cylinder.
- Pressure Rating: Designed for continuous operation at 3,000 PSI working pressure, with appropriate safety factor.
- Fluid Compatibility: All seals, wipers, and internal elastomeric components must be compatible with phosphate ester hydraulic fluids.
- Cushioning: Non-cushioned at both ends of stroke; no internal adjustable cushions required.
- Construction: Heavy-duty welded or tie rod industrial construction.
- Sealing System: Primary rod seal, secondary seal, and wiper designed for high pressure, high cycle service at 3,000 PSI, phosphate ester compatible.
- Ports: Standard hydraulic ports sized appropriately for 3,000 PSI operation.
- End Configurations: Cap end with front flange mounting; rod end with threaded, clevis, or spherical bearing connection to be finalized at design review.
- Performance: Capable of full stroke operation at 3,000 PSI without permanent deformation or leakage.
- Testing & Quality: Each cylinder must be pressure tested to at least 1.5 times rated working pressure or per vendor standard prior to shipment.
- Maintenance: Design must allow seal replacement and rod service using standard shop tools. Vendor to provide seal kit part numbers and recommended maintenance intervals.
- Documentation: Vendor to provide dimensional drawing, pressure rating, fluid compatibility statement, and test certification upon request.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Product/Service Code: 4320 (Power And Hand Pumps)
- Response Due: June 11, 2026, 12:00 PM Z
- Published: June 4, 2026, 3:23 PM Z
Evaluation
Proposals will be evaluated based on compliance with the detailed technical specifications and requirements outlined in the solicitation.
Additional Notes
This opportunity is managed by the DEPT OF DEFENSE, DEPT OF THE ARMY, W6QM MICC-FT DRUM. Interested parties should refer to the PIEE Solicitation Module for full details and submission instructions, as indicated by the provided document names.