17--BUFFER CYL ASSY

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation at Philadelphia, PA, issued this pre-solicitation notice for the procurement of 23 Buffer Cylinder Assemblies under solicitation number SPRPA126RYB46. Identified by NSN 7R-1720-014657848-EY, this requirement is classified as a Critical Safety Item (CSI) and falls under PSC 1720, Aircraft Launching Equipment. The procurement is designated as a 100% Small Business Set-Aside, utilizing the SBA code and explanation. Responses are due by May 26, 2026, and delivery is specified as FOB Origin.

The manufacturing process for these assemblies is governed by NAICS 336413, Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing. Because the item is a Critical Safety Item, engineering source approval by the design control activity is mandatory to maintain part quality. Approved sources currently retain essential technical data and manufacturing knowledge that are not economically available to the government. Any alternate sources must qualify according to the design control activity’s procedures and receive approval from the cognizant government engineering activity.

This procurement includes one attachment, a PDF document titled SPRPA1-26-R-YB46, which was posted on April 27, 2026. Kenneth Lauber serves as the primary point of contact for this requirement. The acquisition focuses on leveraging existing unique design capabilities and manufacturing skills to ensure the continued quality of the aircraft launching components.