(Q0179) F16 Bulkhead Assmbly (P/N 16B6216-19)
ID: FA822626Q0179Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8206 AFSC PZACA (ICBM)HILL AFB, UT, 84056-5825, USA

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

PSC

MISCELLANEOUS AIRCRAFT ACCESSORIES AND COMPONENTS (1680)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/aa725dfc837346bb8fdda200387ded18/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Air Force, is soliciting quotes for the procurement of an F16 Bulkhead Assembly (Part Number 16B6216-19) with a total quantity of one unit. This procurement is critical due to its association with flight and safety deficiency hazards, and the delivery is required on or before May 1, 2026, to Hill Air Force Base in Utah. The opportunity is set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 336413, and interested vendors must adhere to strict packaging, marking, and quality assurance standards as outlined in the solicitation documents. Quotes are due by December 30, 2025, and potential bidders should contact Brad Wood at bradley.wood.11@us.af.mil or Arthur Gumushyan at arthur.gumushyan@us.af.mil for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Brad Wood
    (801) 586-8486
    bradley.wood.11@us.af.mil
    Arthur Gumushyan
    arthur.gumushyan@us.af.mil
    Files
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    FA822626Q0179.pdf
    The Request for Quotation (RFQ) FA8226-26-Q-0179, issued by the US Air Force, seeks a single bulkhead (Part 16B6216-19) with a firm fixed price. The RFQ, issued on November 25, 2025, with a quotation due date of December 30, 2025, is a small business set-aside under NAICS code 336413. This is an urgent requirement concerning flight and safety deficiency hazards. The delivery is scheduled for May 1, 2026, to Hill AFB, UT, and requires adherence to specific marking, packaging, and quality assurance standards, including MIL-STD-130 and MIL-STD-129. The document details numerous contract clauses covering various federal acquisition regulations, including those related to small business concerns, cybersecurity (NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements), and prohibitions on certain foreign-made equipment and services. An ombudsman is available for concerns, but initial issues must be addressed with the contracting officer.
    Packaging SOW.pdf
    The document outlines comprehensive preservation, packaging, and marking requirements for government contracts, referencing numerous military and international standards. Key directives include adherence to AFMC Form 158, MIL-STD 2073-1 for military packaging, ASTM D3951 for commercial packaging, and MIL-STD 129 for marking and labeling, including DD Form 1574. It also mandates compliance with ISPM 15 for wood packaging, specific procedures for electrostatic and hazardous materials, and use of MIL-STD-147 for palletized loads and MIL-STD-648 for specialized shipping containers. Contractors must ensure hazardous material shipments meet international and federal regulations, submit Safety Data Sheets (SDS) per FED-STD-313, and manage reusable containers. Discrepancy reporting is required via WebSDR. The document emphasizes using the latest revisions of all listed specifications and standards, providing resources like the SPIRES website and ASSIST for document access.
    Packaging.pdf
    This document outlines stringent packaging requirements for government procurements, specifically focusing on compliance with international phytosanitary measures for wood packaging material (WPM). It mandates that all wooden lumber, pallets, and containers containing WPM must be constructed from debarked wood and heat-treated to 56 degrees Celsius (133 degrees Fahrenheit) for 30 minutes. Certification and marking by an American Lumber Standards Committee (ALSC) recognized agency are also required. The document references MIL-STD-129 for military marking and MIL-STD-2073-1 for military packaging, detailing additional marking requirements for shipping containers. These measures are designed to prevent the spread of invasive species and ensure global shipping compliance.
    Transportation.pdf
    This government file, initiated on November 17, 2025, details transportation data for solicitations under Purchase Instrument Number FD20202600179-00, primarily for F.O.B. Destination terms. It specifies the use of FAR Citation 52.247-34 and mandates contacting DCMA Transportation for shipping instructions on all "DCMA Administered" contracts, particularly for F.O.B. Origin, Foreign Military Sales, and F.O.B. Destination OCONUS/Export movements. Vendors must use the DCMA Shipment Instruction Request (SIR) eTool System to obtain regulatory clearances and shipping documentation, with instructions provided for new users to request an account via the DCMA External Web Access Management (EWAM) application. Failure to contact DCMA prior to shipment may lead to frustrated freight and additional vendor expenditures. The document also includes specific transportation funds information, item/ship-to details for NSN 1680ND100858GWF to DoDAAC FB2029 at Hill AFB, UT, and contact information for Cole, Chiquita D of 406 SCMS / GULAA.
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