F-16 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 Ogden, UT has issued a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) for the acquisition of F-16 Cylinder Assembly, A. This is a sole source procurement for a critical aircraft component.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for 20 units of Cylinder Assembly, A, identified by NSN/PN 1650-01-417-8525. This acquisition is based on the statutory authority 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), indicating that the item is available from only one or a limited number of sources.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Anticipated Firm Fixed Price contract.
- Options: May include options for increased quantity or to extend the term.
- Set-Aside: Restricted to Arkwin Industries, Inc. as the only known source.
- Published: April 27, 2026.
Evaluation
This document is a justification for sole source procurement, therefore it does not contain specific proposal submission instructions or evaluation criteria for competitive bids. Market research, including an RFI/SSS, commercial catalogs, and procurement history, concluded that no additional sources are capable of satisfying the need for this proprietary item.
Additional Notes
Technical data is available and included in the solicitation. The estimated cost to the Government has been determined to be fair and reasonable. A synopsis exception was noted due to original solicitations not expecting to exceed the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT).