510 & 555 FGS - F-16 Inlet and Exhaust Accessories (Amended 26 May 2026)
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA568226QA025
- Agency
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Air Forces Europe and Africa
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 336413 Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Aviano AB Pordenone 33081 Italy
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The United States Air Forces in Europe and Africa seeks F-16 Inlet and Exhaust safety covers and related accessories for the 510th and 555th Fighter Squadrons, with proposals due June 8, 2026 and questions due May 21. This is a Total Small Business Set Aside under FAR 19.104-1, restricting competition to qualified small businesses.
Place of performance is Aviano Air Base, Italy (Via Pordenone, 52, 33081 Aviano PN). The procurement requires direct delivery to that location. NAICS code is 336413, Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing; PSC is 1680, Miscellaneous Aircraft Accessories and Components.
The requirement spans 12 distinct line items covering soft cover sets, plug sets, ejection seat covers, HUD assembly covers, pitot and air data probe cover sets, and storage bags for both squadrons, with quantities ranging from 26 to 32 units per item, plus a separate line item for shipping and freight to Aviano. Covers must meet detailed salient characteristics outlined in Attachment 1, including material specifications (heavy-duty vinyl, synthetic fabrics, polyethylene foam, Naugahyde vinyl, Cordura fabric with weather, UV, mold, and waterproofing resistance), color requirements (510th: purple Hex Code #663399 with Buzzards Rule logo; 555th: green Hex Code #085832 with GREEN-OGAG emblem), and functional features including Velcro patches (minimum 8"x10"), built-in pouches, adjustable straps or ball-lock pins, heavy-duty #10 YKK zippers, reinforced webbing carry handles, and interchangeable tail number displays. An amendment dated May 26 requires offerors to submit designs or pictures of the -21 equipment with their quotes.
The solicitation will result in a single Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order. Funds are not presently available; Government obligation is contingent upon appropriation availability. Evaluation criteria include Technical Capability to Meet the Government's Requirement, Price, Delivery Terms, and Past Performance, in no particular order of importance. The Government intends to award without discussions, though reserves the right to conduct discussions if necessary. Quotes are valid for 90 calendar days. Contractor personnel requiring logical access to DoD networks or physical access to facilities must obtain Common Access Cards.
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Update #2 · Latest ·
The U.S. Air anticipates awarding a single Firm Fixed Priced (FFP) Purchase Order for F-16 Inlet and Exhaust safety covers capable of meeting this solicitation’s specifications outlined in Attachment 1 - Salient Characteristics (510 and 555). This is a Total Small Business Set Aside IAW RFO FAR 19.104-1.
Additionally, the Government requires direct delivery to AVIANO AIR BASE, ITALY. All quotes must adhere to this solicitation in its entirety to include attachments/amendments as applicable.
*UPDATE* Along with your quote, please submit any designs/ pictures of the -21 equipment so that we may evaluate your quotes to ensure they align with Attachment 1 - Salient Characteristics (510 and 555)- Updated 26 May 2026. Please see the Questions and Answers- FA568226QA025 Updated 26 May 2026.
Funds are not presently available for this contract. The Government’s obligation under this contract is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made. No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise until funds are made available to the Contracting Officer for this contract and until the Contractor receives notice of such availability, to be confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer.
Update #1 ·
The U.S. Air anticipates awarding a single Firm Fixed Priced (FFP) Purchase Order for F-16 Inlet and Exhaust safety covers capable of meeting this solicitation’s specifications outlined in Attachment 1 - Salient Characteristics (510 and 555). This is a Total Small Business Set Aside IAW RFO FAR 19.104-1.
Additionally, the Government requires direct delivery to AVIANO AIR BASE, ITALY. All quotes must adhere to this solicitation in its entirety to include attachments/amendments as applicable.
Funds are not presently available for this contract. The Government’s obligation under this contract is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made. No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise until funds are made available to the Contracting Officer for this contract and until the Contractor receives notice of such availability, to be confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer.
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