F-16 Actuator, Electro-Me

This government file outlines the manufacturing qualification requirements for the Actuator Canopy Two Place, specifically for F-16 B and D Model Aircraft. To become a qualified source, offerors must notify the government of their intent, certify their facilities and equipment, and verify possession of a complete data package, including Lockheed Martin drawing 16VK013002. They must manufacture the item according to government requirements, demonstrate compliance with Unique Identification (UID) regulations, and provide data from quality, performance, and environmental evaluations. Offerors are required to submit a qualification test plan for approval, conduct testing at their own expense, and provide a pre-contract award qualification article for evaluation. The estimated cost for qualification is $20,000, with an estimated completion time of 730 days. Full qualification is mandatory before contract award, though some waiver criteria exist for previously qualified sources or those supplying assemblies/subassemblies to the government.