Department of Defense · Department of the Air Force · FA8203 AFSC PZAAB
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Solicitation details
Solicitation number
FA820326Q0013
Notice type
Solicitation
NAICS
336413
Product service code
1650
Set-aside
Unrestricted
Posted
2026-08-18
Response deadline
Aug 20, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC
Contracting contact
amber.marshall.4@us.af.mil
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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 Thursday, August 20, 2026, at 12:00 MDT.
Contact
Point of contact
Amber Marshall
Role
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Email
amber.marshall.4@us.af.mil
Secondary
salvatore.voter.1@us.af.mil
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