Accelerometer assem

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is soliciting quotations for one Accelerometer Assembly (NSN 6680010387817), a critical F-16 aircraft component that provides quadruple-redundant sensing of acceleration forces along lateral and normal axes. The accelerometer assembly consists of a cast aluminum chassis, cover, eight linear force-balanced accelerometers, four external electrical connectors, and four harnesses. Prospective contractors must meet comprehensive manufacturing qualification requirements before becoming eligible for contract award, including certification of required facilities, testing and inspection capabilities, submission of a complete data package conforming to Lockheed Martin engineering specifications, and demonstration of manufacturing capability through submission of a pre-contract award qualification article at the offeror's expense. Pricing will be the sole evaluation factor for contract award. The quotation deadline is April 6, 2026, and prospective contractors must submit evidence of intent to qualify with the appropriate government office prior to bidding. The solicitation (SPRHA4-26-Q-0184) is not a small business set-aside and is approved for U.S. contractors only, with quotations required to be held firm for 120 days.

This procurement includes no small business set-aside, and Lockheed Martin Corporation (CAGE 81755) is identified as a potential incumbent source with part numbers 16C0715-1 and 16C0715-3. The estimated government evaluation cost for first article testing is $4,000, with an estimated qualification cost of $365 days and $4,000 based on product complexity. The contract requires delivery of either one first article unit with submission within 270 calendar days for Bid A or four production articles by December 31, 2027 for Bid B, with first article testing required unless the contractor meets specific waiver conditions (previously furnished to the prime contractor for DoD delivery, currently in production for DoD, or previously furnished to DoD within 36 months). The place of performance is Hill Air Force Base, located at 7981 Georgia Street, Hill AFB, Utah 84056. All submissions and government notifications shall be directed to 416 SCMS/GUEAA at Hill AFB, and contractors must comply with extensive packaging, marking, and supply chain traceability documentation requirements, maintaining records for ten years.