17--BUFFER CYL ASSY

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Philadelphia, PA, is soliciting the procurement of 23 buffer cylinder assemblies under solicitation number N0038324X2836. This requirement is classified as a Critical Safety Item (CSI) identified by NSN 7R-1720-014657848-EY and TDP VER 010. The procurement is designated as a 100% small business set-aside under the SBA (Small Business Administration) program. The applicable North American Industry Classification System code is NAICS 336413, Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing, and the Product Service Code is PSC 1720, Aircraft Launching Equipment.

Due to the critical nature of the component, this acquisition requires engineering source approval by the design control activity to ensure part quality. The approved sources possess unique design capabilities, engineering skills, and manufacturing knowledge essential for production, as the government does not have economic access to the necessary technical data. Any alternate source must qualify according to the design control activity’s procedures as approved by the cognizant government engineering activity.

The response deadline for this solicitation is May 26, 2026. Delivery is required on an FOB Origin basis. Interested parties may reach the point of contact, Kenneth Lauber, via phone at (213) 737-3962 or email at [email protected]. No attachments are associated with this notice.