57 MXG F-16 Retainers

The Department of the Air Force Air Combat Command is procuring F-16 aircraft retainers through solicitation F3G2AG5169A001, specifically seeking ForceTech System retainers manufactured exclusively by Fatigue Technology (FTI) for F-16C and F-16D aircraft maintenance. The procurement consists of seven contract line items, with 100 units requested for each specific retainer part number, totaling 700 units across all line items. Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and submit electronic quotes by August 1, 2025, at 10:00 PDT to kelela.lemon@us.af.mil, including product specifications, CAGE code, SAM Unique Entity ID, payment terms, and contact information. The government will evaluate submissions using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) criteria on an acceptable/unacceptable basis, requiring vendors to quote the entire package as an "all or none" procurement. The solicitation operates under NAICS code 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing) with specific documentation requirements for compliance.

This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside with a size standard of 1,250 employees, and the government's market research indicates at least three small businesses can meet the requirements. The procurement represents a sole-source justification for ForceTech System retainers, as these are identified as the only technically approved solution capable of performing the required F-16 aircraft repairs. The contract will be structured as a Firm Fixed Price arrangement with delivery required 126 days after receipt of order. Performance will take place at Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the FOB Destination. While specific contract values are not disclosed in the solicitation documents, the procurement involves a substantial quantity of specialized aircraft components critical to F-16 maintenance operations for the 57th Maintenance Group.