Request for Interested Manufacturers: F-16 Aircraft Ejection Seat, NSN: 1680-01-473-8222MH, P/N: J114936-547
ID: SPRWA1-26-8222Type: Sources Sought
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Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCYDLA AVIATION AT WARNER ROBINS, GAROBINS A F B, GA, 31098-1813, USA

PSC

MISCELLANEOUS AIRCRAFT ACCESSORIES AND COMPONENTS (1680)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/5eca0b116ca24ee1a0d10456609c3c8b/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation at Warner Robins, GA, is conducting market research to identify potential manufacturers for the F-16 Aircraft Ejection Seat, NSN: 1680-01-473-8222MH, P/N: J114936-547. The procurement aims to qualify and produce this critical component, which is part of the Advanced Concept Ejection Seat (ACES) II suite, designed to ensure pilot safety during ejection under various conditions. Currently, Collins Aerospace is the sole source with the necessary technical data and capabilities to manufacture the seat, and the government intends to award a sole source contract to them unless other interested parties can demonstrate their capability by the deadline of October 29, 2025. Interested manufacturers should contact Tonett Pendleton at tonett.pendleton@us.af.mil or Victor Henderson at victor.henderson.2@us.af.mil for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Tonett Pendleton
    tonett.pendleton@us.af.mil
    Victor Henderson
    victor.henderson.2@us.af.mil
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