F-16 Actuactor

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is seeking to procure 84 F-16 Canopy Actuators (NSN 1680-01-505-0663), which are critical components used to raise and lower the single-place canopy on F-16 aircraft. This solicitation is specifically restricted to Meggitt Safety (CAGE 25693) as the qualified source, though award can be made to a vendor provided the parts are manufactured by Meggitt Safety. The primary evaluation criteria will be price, with offerors required to hold their pricing firm for 120 days. The solicitation was issued on February 25, 2025, with proposals due by March 27, 2025 at 11:59 PM, and contains a DO-A1 priority rating. Offerors must comply with detailed manufacturing qualification requirements, including demonstrating adequate facilities, possessing complete technical data packages, and potentially conducting qualification testing at an estimated cost of $115,000.

The procurement is not set aside for any specific small business category and falls under NAICS code 336413 with a size standard of 1,250 employees. The contract specifies a firm-fixed-price structure with a required delivery schedule of 3 units per month from January 2026 through April 2028, totaling 84 actuators. Performance will occur within the United States, with strict requirements for packaging (MIL-STD-129/130 marking), IUID marking, and adherence to numerous technical specifications including soldering standards and engineering data requirements. The estimated total contract value is not explicitly stated, but given the technical complexity and qualification process, it represents a significant procurement for a critical aircraft component. Contractors must also comply with extensive military packaging standards, electrostatic-sensitive material handling protocols, and international shipping regulations.