Door, Access

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is soliciting quotations for an aluminum alloy access door (NSN 1560-01-149-8816, Part Number 16B1520-46) used on the nose of F-16 aircraft. This Request for Quotation (SPRHA4-26-Q-0199) requires qualified manufacturers to submit range pricing for quantities of 1-2, 3-5, 5-10, 11-15, and 16+ units, with a mandatory First Article testing requirement and delivery on or before December 30, 2027. Key contract requirements include negotiating a Master Tooling Agreement with Lockheed Martin, providing a complete technical data package, demonstrating manufacturing capabilities, and submitting a pre-contract qualification article for rigorous testing and inspection. The government will evaluate offers primarily on price, with an estimated $10,000 evaluation cost factor applied for First Article testing, and price will be the most important consideration in the award decision. Quotations are due by February 9, 2026, with a 120-day price firm period required from the date of quotation submission.

This solicitation carries no small business set-aside designation and is rated DO:A1 priority for national defense. Lockheed Martin and Aerospace & Commercial Technologies are exempt from submitting a qualification package, indicating their status as established contractors or original equipment manufacturers. The procurement involves a single production article quantity of one unit with F.O.B. destination delivery terms, though range pricing accommodates potential future orders of up to 16 or more units. The qualification process carries an estimated cost of $10,000 and a 365-day completion timeline, with potential sources able to apply for qualification waivers if they meet specific criteria such as previous government supply experience or demonstrated capabilities with similar assemblies. Place of performance is designated as Hill Air Force Base, Utah 84056-5713, with the contracting office located in Fort Worth, Texas.