F-16 Access Cover
ID: SPRHA4-26-R-0157Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCYDLA AVIATION AT OGDEN, UTHILL AIR FORCE BASE, UT, 84056-5820, USA

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

PSC

AIRFRAME STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS (1560)

Set Aside

No Set aside used (NONE)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/1b0e9e6385d4419b909e53dedab8d654/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency, is seeking sources for the procurement of F-16 Access Covers, specifically identified by NSN 1560-01-416-5716 and P/N 16B65102-829. This opportunity serves as a combined Request for Information and Synopsis, aimed at conducting market research to identify potential suppliers capable of meeting the agency's requirements for these aircraft parts, while enhancing competition and small business access to acquisition information. The selected suppliers must comply with stringent manufacturing qualification requirements, including certification of access to facilities, submission of a qualification test plan, and provision of a pre-contract award qualification article, with an estimated qualification cost of $10,000 and a completion timeline of 365 days. Interested parties should contact Travis Bodily at travis.bodily@us.af.mil or 385-591-0001 to express their interest and capabilities within 15 days of this notice, with an estimated delivery schedule for the parts set for July 15, 2027.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Travis Bodily
    travis.bodily@us.af.mil
    Files
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    MQR.pdf
    This government file outlines the manufacturing qualification requirements for "Access Cover (Belly)" parts used in F-16 aircraft, identified by specific NSNs and P/Ns. To become a qualified source, offerors must notify the government of their intent, certify access to manufacturing and testing facilities, and verify possession of a complete data package including Lockheed Martin drawings. They must manufacture items to government specifications, comply with Unique Identification (UID) requirements, and provide quality, performance, and environmental evaluation data at their own expense. Offerors must submit a qualification test plan for approval by 416 SCMS, conduct approved testing, and provide a complete test report. A pre-contract award qualification article must be provided for evaluation. The estimated cost for qualification is $10,000, with an estimated completion time of 365 days. Full qualification is required before contract award, though some waivers exist for previously qualified sources or those providing similar items.
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