F-16 Flap, Wing Dive Brake

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is soliciting bids for F-16 Flap, Wing Dive Brake components, specifically seeking 10 units of NSN 1560-01-282-1028 and 15 units of NSN 1560-01-282-1029. Offerors must demonstrate manufacturing qualification and comply with strict technical requirements outlined in the Engineering Data Requirements and Manufacturing Qualification Requirements documents, including Item Unique Identifier marking per MIL-STD-130, military packaging per MIL-STD-2073-1E, and military marking per MIL-STD-129R. The Government will evaluate proposals solely on price or cost, with all other factors combined being significantly less important. The solicitation deadline for offers is April 3, 2026, with First Article approval required for Bid A, though Bid B offers a waiver of First Article requirements. Qualified sources are restricted to specific CAGE codes: ACT (1XKR3), Nordam (29957), and Lockheed Martin (81755), and contractors must submit qualification packages per clause 52.209-1 if seeking qualified source status.

This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designations and is restricted to U.S. contractors only. Lockheed Martin Corporation currently manufactures these components and serves as a qualified source with access to master tooling required for production. Delivery of all units is required by July 27, 2028, to DLA Distribution Depot Hill, with less than truckload shipments and early or partial deliveries acceptable at no additional cost. The Small Business size standard for this NAICS 336413 category is 1,250 employees. The estimated qualification cost is $8,500 with an anticipated 90-day completion timeframe, and First Article Test Reports must be submitted concurrently with first article units. Place of performance is the United States, with contractors responsible for compliance with Buy American Act requirements and all applicable FAR/DFARS clauses covering quality assurance, inspection, and defense security requirements.