F-16 Actuators

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation seeks 45 electromechanical canopy actuators (NSN 1680-01-505-0663) for F-16 aircraft, with proposals due August 8 and offer firm for 120 days from July 30. This is a qualified-source procurement; contractors must submit a Manufacturing Qualification Requirement package per FAR 52.209-1, with estimated qualification cost of $115,000 and estimated completion time of 720 days. Qualification notification must be submitted at least 30 days before testing, and the government will provide pass/fail status within 180 days of submission. Four source qualification waivers are available for prior government suppliers, qualified suppliers of related assemblies, suppliers of earlier dash numbers of the same part, or acquirers of previously qualified sources.

Place of performance is the United States, with delivery F.O.B. Origin to DLA Distribution Depot Hill, Utah. Deliveries are scheduled monthly from August 2029 through July 2030 (four units per month, with one unit in July 2030), at firm fixed price. The manufacturer is Meggitt Safety Systems (CAGE 25693), part number 904100-01.

All manufactured items must comply with AS9100 quality standards, MIL-STD-130 identification marking, MIL-STD-129 marking and packaging, MIL-STD-2000 or J-STD-001 soldering standards, and unique identification marking per MIL-STD-130 and AF Drawing 200733803-05. Contractors must maintain CMMC Level 2 cybersecurity certification. Lead-free solder is prohibited; contractors must continue standard leaded solders and either identify any lead-free components with separate part numbers or provide written compliance certification. The procurement is classified as a rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System and is restricted to U.S. contractors only. The government will evaluate offers on price as the sole award factor. NAICS code is 336413, Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing.