Cover, Access
ID: SPRHA4-26-Q-0222Type: Solicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCYDLA AVIATION AT OGDEN, UTHILL AIR FORCE BASE, UT, 84056-5820, USA

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Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

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AIRFRAME STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS (1560)
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    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation at Ogden, UT, is soliciting quotations for the procurement of F-16 Engine Access Covers, specifically part number 16B6507-819, with NSN 1560-01-436-2907WF. The procurement includes a requirement for a First Article and a Production Article, with detailed specifications for manufacturing, testing, and submission of reports, including adherence to DD Form 1423-1. These access covers are critical components for the F-16 aircraft, ensuring operational readiness and maintenance efficiency. Interested vendors must submit their quotations by January 30, 2026, and can direct inquiries to Michelle Parker at michelle.parker.2@us.af.mil or by phone at 385-519-8190.

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    This government file outlines the requirements for manufacturing an F-16 Cover Access Lower RH, part number 16B6507-819, with NSN 1560-01-436-2907WF. It details the data submission requirements using DD Form 1423-1, including format, material certification, processing identification, and adherence to specific engineering data. The document also specifies distribution statements, export control warnings, and submission procedures for the Test/Inspection Report, including electronic submission. Crucially, it establishes comprehensive manufacturing qualification requirements for potential sources, covering facilities, data verification, manufacturing processes, testing, and the provision of qualification articles. Estimated costs and timelines for qualification are provided. The file also lists various waiver criteria for source qualification, such as prior government supply, qualification on similar items, or changes in company structure. This ensures that all manufacturers meet stringent government standards before contract award.
    This Request for Quotation (RFQ) SPRHA4-26-Q-0222, issued by DLA Aviation-Ogden, seeks quotations for F-16 Engine Access Covers (NSN: 1560-01-436-2907 WF). The RFQ is not a small business set-aside and has a NAICS code of 336413 with a size standard of 1,250 employees. Key dates include a December 30, 2025 issue date and a January 30, 2026 quotation due date. The solicitation specifies a total purchase of one access cover, with requests for quantity range pricing (1-2 EA, 3-4 EA, 5-10 EA, 11-15 EA, 16 EA+). A First Article (Item No. 0001AB) is required, to be delivered within 365 calendar days from contract award, with government approval within 90 days of receipt. The document outlines detailed requirements for supply chain traceability, packaging and marking (MIL-STD-130, MIL-STD-129, MIL-STD-2073-1E), and inspection/acceptance at destination for the First Article and origin for production articles. The document also includes clauses on various federal acquisition regulations covering topics such as prompt payment, small business utilization, environmental compliance (ozone-depleting substances, hexavalent chromium), and prohibitions on foreign-made unmanned aircraft systems, as well as instructions for Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) payment submissions.
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