F-16 Actuator

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is soliciting quotations for F-16 electromechanical canopy actuators (NSN 1680-01-505-0663) manufactured by Meggitt Safety Systems. This acquisition is restricted to qualified sources, with Meggitt Safety Systems identified as the only approved manufacturer, although vendors may be awarded if parts are manufactured by this qualified source; contractors desiring to become qualified sources must submit comprehensive qualification packages at an estimated cost of $115,000 and 720-day completion timeline. Key contract requirements include compliance with ISO 9001-2015 quality standards, unique item identification per MIL-STD-130, supply chain traceability documentation, military packaging and marking standards (MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129R), and higher-level contract quality requirements per FAR 52.246-11. Award will be made solely on price as the evaluation factor, with offerors required to provide range pricing across five quantity tiers (1-2 EA, 3-4 EA, 5-10 EA, 11-15 EA, and 16+ EA). The original solicitation deadline of April 21, 2026 was extended to May 8, 2026 via amendment issued on April 16, 2026, with quotations must acknowledge receipt of all amendments prior to submission.

This procurement includes no set-aside designations and is not a small business set-aside acquisition. Meggitt Safety Systems (CAGE 25693) is the current qualified manufacturer and incumbent source for these components. The government initially required nine total units but amended the solicitation to increase the quantity to two units for this particular purchase, with range pricing requested to accommodate potential FMS customer demand volatility. The required delivery date is August 31, 2028, and performance of work must occur in the United States. This Foreign Military Sales acquisition is for Greece (FMS Case GR-D-QCH/082), with F.O.B. Origin delivery and shipment to the designated FMS address; the procurement is valued as a relatively low-dollar solicitation given the small initial quantities and extended delivery timeline of over two years.