Access Door

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is procuring two (2) Access Doors for F-16 aircraft under NSN 1560-01-263-4414, specifically left-hand engine access doors with part number 16B6514-681. This acquisition is restricted to qualified sources only, including Aerospace & Commercial Technologies (CAGE 1XKR3) and Lockheed Martin (CAGE 81755), with contractors desiring qualification required to submit a comprehensive qualification package estimated to cost $13,000 and take 365 days to complete. Key contract requirements include first article testing and approval, compliance with strict manufacturing specifications per Lockheed Martin Drawing 16B6514, unique item identification labeling per MIL-STD-130, and adherence to extensive packaging and preservation requirements following multiple military standards. The government will evaluate proposals based on total quantity pricing across various quantity ranges (1-2, 3-4, 5-10, 11-15, and 16+ units) with consideration for on-time delivery performance. The solicitation was posted on September 25, 2025, with a response deadline of October 28, 2025, and delivery required by August 30, 2027.

This procurement carries no set-aside designation and is classified under NAICS code 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,250 employees. The two currently qualified sources are Aerospace & Commercial Technologies and Lockheed Martin, who appear to be the only eligible contractors for this restricted acquisition. While specific award values are not disclosed, the solicitation requires range pricing for multiple quantity scenarios, suggesting potential for follow-on orders beyond the initial two-unit requirement. The contract involves Critical Safety Items (CSIs) for F-16 aircraft and is associated with Foreign Military Sales case BU-D-SAD, indicating international customer involvement. Manufacturing and testing will likely occur at contractor facilities capable of handling export-controlled technical data, with delivery to Hill Air Force Base, Utah, where the contracting office and technical oversight are located.