Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
CYLINDER ASSEMBLY, A
Dept of Defense · Defense Logistics Agency · Sol. SPRTA1-26-Q-0464
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DLA Aviation (Tinker AFB, Oklahoma City) wants quotes to newly manufacture a nose landing gear cylinder assembly (NSN 1650-01-099-6745, part 81205-50-6819-7) for a Foreign Military Sales customer. The schedule shows 2 first-article units plus 2 production units, a first article test before production, and a required delivery date of 27 Apr 2028. The drawings are held under a Boeing Rights Guard agreement, so you must be certified to even see them.
Watch out for
- Drawings only to Boeing Rights Guard certified firms. You cannot see the technical data package or price the part realistically until you are certified and approved, and the Government says the closing date will not be extended to allow extra time.
This is a Boeing Rights Guard requirement. You are REQUIRED to be RIGHTS GUARD certified in order to
- First article test before production. You must build, test and get approval of first articles before producing the rest, and you carry the cost and risk of any retests and early material buys.
The contractor shall not proceed with production quantities until notice of First Article
- Safety-critical aircraft part with tight tolerances. The Government says the part is critical to safe operation and has close tolerances and complex processes, so expect strict testing, material certification and traceability.
This item is critical to the safe operation and use of the end item.
- Government can change or cancel the buy. The tiny quantity can be cut or no contract awarded at all, which is hard to plan tooling and first-article spending around.
Government reserves the right to award no contract at all
- Conflicting first article details. The schedule shows 2 first-article units, but the first article form says 3, and the test and approval timing differ between clauses and forms (180, 90 and 1800 days, contractor versus Government testing), so ask the buyer before quoting.
THE FIRST ARTICLE IS 3 UNIT(S) OF LOT / ITEM Lot
- Cybersecurity requirements may apply. The clause set includes NIST SP 800-171 assessment and CMMC with the required level left blank, which could force a certification you do not yet have.
252.204-7020 NIST SP 800-171 DOD ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS (NOV 2023)
- Price drives the award, and first article cost is added. Price is far more important than technical merit, and a first-article evaluation cost is added when comparing quotes.
The cost to the Government for first article testing or engineering review and approval of first article test reports (where
- FMS export shipping rules. Foreign military sales shipments need PIEE (the Defense shipping system) access and DCMA transportation contact before freight moves, and mistakes can cost you extra.
Failure to contact the DCMA may result in additional
- Part of the solicitation was not provided. About 17,000 characters in the middle of the document and the Boeing Attachments A and B were not provided, and the drawings are only included by reference.
Full brief
What they want
- Manufacture 2 first-article cylinder assemblies (lines 0001AA and 0001AB) and test them, then 1 unit each on production lines 0002 and 0003
- Deliver a First Article Test Report, a Certificate of Compliance and material certification data with the first articles
- Build to the Boeing Rights Guard technical data package (EDL 50-6819-7, Rev 9), made of steel and aluminum
- Mark each unit with a unique item identifier (IUID) where required
- Pack to MIL-STD-2073-1 and mark to MIL-STD-129; ship FOB origin to the FMS freight forwarder (DSR004)
- Submit receiving reports and invoices through WAWF (the Government's electronic invoicing system)
- Contract type
- Firm-fixed-price, new manufacture, fixed quantity (request for quotation, simplified-acquisition terms)
- Period of performance
- Required delivery 27 Apr 2028 on each unit; first article test report due 120 days after award per the data list; no options shown
- Place of performance
- Oklahoma City, OK (SAM.gov listing). The contractor's own plant is the delivery (FOB) and inspection point; the address is left for the contractor to fill in.
- How they'll choose
- Price or cost is the most important factor and technical is second; all non-price factors combined are significantly less important than price. A first-article cost add-on is included in evaluation, and the Government will also look at SPRS (supplier performance) risk scores.
- Offers due
- 28 Oct 2026, close of business (SAM.gov shows 2026-10-28 23:59 UTC-05:00)
- How to submit
- Send the quote to the issuing office in Block 5A: DLA Weapons Support at Oklahoma City, DLR Procurement Operations, 3001 Staff Drive, Tinker AFB OK 73145-3070. The buyer's email is james.maynard.6@us.af.mil; the text does not say whether email quotes are accepted.
What they'll judge offers on
- Price or Cost (most important)
- Technical (second; significantly less important than price)
- First article evaluation cost factor of 13,301.12 listed for each of three lines
- SPRS item, price and supplier risk considered
What to include when you submit
- Complete the SF 18 quote form (quoter name, address and CAGE code, signer, date, prompt-payment discount)
- Hold prices firm for 120 days
- Request the Boeing Rights Guard technical data package early by emailing the buyer with the signed Attachment A (certification for use of Boeing technical data)
- You may quote quantity ranges or price breaks, including at least the current quantity (52.207-4)
- Offer a first-article price; dual pricing with and without first article is called for if you qualify for a waiver
- Fill in the 'contractor fill in' items: final inspection and acceptance location and the FOB address
- Complete the representations and certifications (via SAM or by hand), including the Buy American Balance of Payments certificate and the covered telecommunications and drone representations
- Quoting is not an offer; the Government does not pay for quote preparation
You must have
- Boeing Rights Guard certification to receive or view the technical data package (drawings)
This is a Boeing Rights Guard requirement. You are REQUIRED to be RIGHTS GUARD certified in order to
- Ability to pass first article testing, or qualify for a waiver, manufacturing the first article at the plant that will produce the contract items
There is a requirement for a First Article Test Report, Certificate of Compliance, Material
- Cybersecurity: NIST SP 800-171 assessment and the safeguarding clause; the CMMC clause is included but the required level is left blank in the text
Have and maintain for the duration of the contract a current CMMC status at the following CMMC level, or
- Item Unique Identification (IUID) marking of delivered units
IUID Required: Yes
- Supplies are expected to be of domestic (U.S.) origin unless you state otherwise; Buy American certificate is checked
are of domestic origin unless otherwise indicated by quoter.
- WAWF registration and an active SAM registration for invoicing
Be registered to use WAWF at https://wawf.eb.mil/ following the step by step procedures for self registration
- Rated order (DO A1) under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System
This is a rated order certified for national defense, emergency preparedness, and energy program use, and the Contractor shall
Not in the notice text
- The technical data package and drawings, which are held under Boeing Rights Guard and not included
- Whether email quotes are accepted, and any page limits or quote format
- Whether the DO rating is DO-A1 only (the cover page shows DO: A1)
- The required CMMC level (left blank in the clause)
- Exact first article quantity, testing type and approval timing (the documents disagree)
- Whether a small business set-aside applies (the SF 18 box is unclear; SAM.gov lists none)
- Estimated contract value is not stated
- Any current or past supplier of this part is not named
- Contents of Attachments A and B and the middle of the solicitation (Sections K through L details) that were cut off
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Key facts
- Response due
- Oct 29, 2026, 4:59 AM UTC
- Posted
- Sep 10, 2026
- Notice type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- Solicitation
- SPRTA1-26-Q-0464
- Agency
- Dept of Defense · Defense Logistics Agency
- Office
- DLA Aviation at Oklahoma City, Ok
- NAICS
- 336413
- Product/service code
- 1650
- Business type
- Aircraft, ship & vehicle parts
- Place of performance
- Oklahoma City, OK, 73135
- Contracting contact
- James MaynardJames.Maynard.6@us.af.mil7303212262
Full notice text from SAM.gov
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