F-16 Cover, Access

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is soliciting quotations for 4 units of F-16 Engine Access Covers with NSN 1560-01-273-4300, part number 16B6592-815. The procurement is restricted to qualified sources with CAGE code 1XKR3 in the Aerospace and Commercial Technology sector and limited to US contractors only. Contractors must complete a comprehensive qualification process including pre-contract qualification articles, facility demonstrations, technical data package verification, and obtaining a Lockheed Martin Master Tooling Agreement. The evaluation includes First Article Testing requirements with an estimated cost of $5,000, and contractors must provide supply chain traceability documentation while meeting specific manufacturing qualifications. The solicitation was issued on October 15, 2025, with quotations due by November 14, 2025.

This procurement is set aside for small businesses with a size standard of 1,250 employees under NAICS code 336413. The government is requesting range pricing for quantities of 1-2, 3-4, 5-10, 11-15, and 16+ units, indicating potential for higher quantities beyond the initial 4 units. The contract requires delivery by December 31, 2027, and involves Foreign Military Sales (FMS) cases. Manufacturing qualification requirements include an estimated $6,000 testing and evaluation cost with a 365-day completion timeline. The procurement involves strict material specifications requiring aluminum alloy forgings per SAE AMS-QQ-A-367 and aluminum alloy 2024 per SAE AMS-QQ-A-250/4, with any material substitutions requiring prior approval from the cognizant engineering activity.