SAM #FA820326Q0013

Procurement of F-16 Landing Gear Actuating Cylinders (Arkwin Industries Sole Source)

This opportunity is for the procurement of F-16 Landing Gear Actuating Cylinders by the Air Force Sustainment Center at Hill AFB. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command, Air Force Sustainment Center (FA8203 AFSC PZAAB) - Located at Hill Air Force Base, Utah - OEM and Vendor Details: - Arkwin Industries (CAGE: 98391) is the sole-source Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) - Other vendors may be considered if they can supply the exact part - Products Requested: - F-16 Landing Gear Actuating Cylinder - National Stock Number (NSN): 1650014211187 - Part Number: 1211179-216-2 - Quantity: Up to 12 units - Procurement Structure: - Option 1: Immediate buy of 2 units with an option for 10 additional units - Option 2: Immediate buy of all 12 units - Notable Requirements: - Supports both Foreign Military Sales (FMS) and USAF domestic needs - Only exact parts as specified will be accepted; proprietary rights held by Arkwin Industries - All responsible sources may submit proposals if they can provide the exact part

Description

SOLICITATION – F-16 Actuating Cylinder 

1. REQUIREMENT OVERVIEW The Department of the Air Force (FA8203) is issuing Solicitation FA820326Q0013 for the procurement of:

Noun: F-16 Landing Gear, Actuating Cylinder

National Stock Number (NSN): 1650014211187

Part Number: 1211179-216-2

This requirement supports a consolidated Foreign Military Sales (FMS) and USAF domestic effort. The total potential procurement quantity is up to 12 Each.

2. PRICING STRUCTURES REQUESTED To allow for maximum flexibility pending funding certification, the Government requests that the offeror provide firm-fixed pricing based on the following two potential award structures:

Structure A (Immediate Buy + Option): CLIN 0001 (Qty 2) awarded as the basic requirement, and CLIN 0002 (Qty 10) awarded as an Option under FAR 52.217-7. Structure B (Consolidated Immediate Buy): CLIN 0001 (Qty 2) and CLIN 0002 (Qty 10) both awarded immediately as fully funded basic line items.

The Government reserves the right to evaluate and award under either Structure A or Structure B based on the availability of funds at the time of contract execution. Please see the attached solicitation document for full details.

3. NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE The Government intends to negotiate and award a contract on a sole-source basis to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Arkwin Industries (CAGE: 98391), or an authorized vendor. Arkin Industries owns the proprietary rights for this NSN.

However, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation by the closing date of this announcement, which shall be considered by the agency. If another source proves they are authorized and capable of providing the exact part, the Government may evaluate that source for this or future procurement actions.

4. RESPONSE DEADLINE All quotes and capability statements must be submitted via email no later than Friday, August 14, 2026, at 12:00 MDT.

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