F-16 Door, Access, Aircraft

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is soliciting quotations for one F-16 access door assembly (NSN 1560-01-325-4915, Part Number 16B1590-257) through Request for Quotation SPRHA426Q0154. The procurement is restricted to qualified sources, specifically Aerospace & Commercial and Lockheed Martin, and requires contractors to submit a qualification package demonstrating manufacturing capabilities and compliance with technical requirements. Key contract requirements include first article testing and approval, military packaging standards (MIL-STD-130 and MIL-STD-129), supply chain traceability documentation, and comprehensive government inspection of the item. The item must originate from prior government ownership and be free of defects. Quotations are due by February 6, 2026, with a 120-day price firm period, and the solicitation was posted on January 5, 2026.

This solicitation does not utilize any set-aside designations and is restricted to U.S. contractors only. Lockheed Martin Corporation is identified as a potential source through the engineering data and qualification documentation provided. The procurement involves surplus materiel evaluation, with the item required to be in its original package and unaltered condition, undergoing 100% end-item inspection with one unit selected for testing. The manufacturing qualification process carries an estimated cost of $5,500 with a 180-day completion timeline, though potential suppliers may seek waivers based on prior government supply experience or original equipment manufacturer qualification. The item will be shipped via less than truckload shipment to the designated government recipient, with specific packaging requirements detailed in the Special Packaging Instructions to protect against severe worldwide shipment and handling conditions.