F-16, Flap, Wing dive brake

Defense Logistics Agency Aviation seeks quotations for one F-16 flap wing dive brake component (NSN 1560-01-282-1029WF, part number 16W1022-812), with quotations due October 2 and this procurement restricted to three qualified sources: Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, Nordam Group Inc, and Lockheed Martin.

Place of performance is not specified; manufacturing occurs at qualified contractor facilities. This is not a small business set-aside. The NAICS code is 336413, Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing; PSC is 1560, Airframe Structural Components.

Offerors must hold AS9100 certification and comply with CMMC Level 1 cybersecurity requirements. All contractors must provide supply chain traceability documentation and maintain records for ten years post-final payment. The item requires Unique Item Identification marking per MIL-STD-130 with human-readable and 2D matrix formats. Parts must be delivered in primed condition without finished paint.

The solicitation offers two bidding options: Bid A requires First Article approval with 150-calendar-day delivery and F.O.B. Destination shipping, while Bid B waives First Article approval with delivery due April 28, 2028 and F.O.B. Origin shipping. First Article Test Report submission uses DD Form 1423-1. An evaluation cost factor of $3,500 applies to First Article testing. Pricing must remain firm for 120 days. Payment is via Wide Area WorkFlow using invoice and receiving report combinations. Award is made on price alone. The contract falls under Foreign Military Sales Case KS-D-KDM. Manufacturing qualification requirements include a $20,000 estimated cost and 365-day estimated completion window; source qualification waivers are available for prior government supply, qualified mirror-image articles, or business acquisitions with equivalent facilities.