F-16 Flaperon
Open Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- SPRHA4-27-R-0029
- Agency
-
Aviation
Defense Logistics Agency, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 336413 Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing
- PSC
- 1560 Airframe Structural Components
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is soliciting a combined Request for Information and Synopsis for F-16 Flaperon components (NSN 1560-01-205-8437, P/N 16W021-51) with responses due by October 24, 2026; no set-aside is anticipated. The Government seeks market research to identify sources capable of satisfying the requirement and to determine availability of commercial items or non-developmental items meeting specifications.
The estimated quantity is 32 units with delivery scheduled from April 5, 2027 through July 5, 2028. This part requires engineering source approval by the design control activity to maintain quality. Qualified sources must possess existing unique design capability, engineering skills, and manufacturing knowledge; approved sources retain data rights, manufacturing knowledge, and technical data not economically available elsewhere.
Prospective offerors must satisfy comprehensive Manufacturing Qualification Requirements before contract award eligibility. Initial steps include notifying the Government of intent to qualify and certifying possession of required manufacturing, inspection, testing, packaging, and storage facilities. Offerors must execute a Lockheed Martin Master Tooling Agreement and maintain a complete technical data package including Lockheed Martin drawing 16W021 and associated procedures and specifications. Manufacturing must conform to engineering specifications with compliance to Unique Identification requirements and Critical Safety Items management processes. All qualification testing costs are borne by the offeror, and the Government retains the right to witness testing on-site with 30 days' advance notification required. Pre-contract award qualification articles must be submitted for form, fit, and function evaluation at offeror expense. Estimated qualification costs are $12,000 with a 365-day completion timeline. Full qualification must be achieved before contract award; the award will not be delayed to accommodate qualification efforts. Six source qualification waiver criteria are available for sources with prior supply history or qualifying manufacturing backgrounds. Contact Travis Bodily at 385-591-0001 or travis.bodily@us.af.mil.
Notice text
Combined Request for Information and Synopsis
This notice is a combined Request for Information and Synopsis. The primary purposes of this notice are as follows:
- Conduct market research to determine if other sources capable of satisfying the agency’s requirements exist and if commercial items or non-developmental items are available that meet the agency’s requirements.
- Improve small business access to acquisition information.
- Enhance competition by identifying contracting and subcontracting opportunities.
This announcement is not a Request for Proposal or an Invitation for Bid, nor is it to be construed as a commitment by the Government. The Government does not intend to contract based on this request or otherwise pay for any information solicited herein. Interested parties should contact Travis Bodily at 385-591-0001 or email travis.bodily@us.af.mil
Detailed Information
Noun: Flaperon
NSN: 1560-01-205-8437
P/N: 16W021-51
Estimated Quantity: 32 EA
Destination: SW3210
Estimated Delivery Schedule: 05 April 2027 – 05 July 2028
Set-aside: It is NOT expected that this requirement will be set-aside for small businesses
Statements
Based upon market research, the Government is not planning on using policies contained in Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, in its solicitation for the described supplies or services. However, interested parties may identify to the contracting officer their interest and capability to satisfy the Government's requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice.
All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency.
This part required engineering source approval by the design control activity to maintain the quality of the part. Existing unique design capability, engineering skills and manufacturing knowledge by the qualified source(s). The approved source(s) retain data rights, manufacturing knowledge, or technical data that are not economically available to the Government, and the data or knowledge is essential to maintaining the quality of the part. An alternate source must qualify in accordance with the design control activity’s procedures, as approved by the cognizant Government engineering activity. The
qualification procedures must be approved by the Government engineering activity having jurisdiction over the part in the intended application.
Award will be made only if the offeror, the product/service, or the manufacturer meets qualification requirements at the time of award in accordance with FAR clause 52.209-1. The solicitation identifies the office where additional information can be obtained concerning qualification requirements are cited in each individual solicitation.
One or more of the items under this acquisition is subject to Free Trade Agreements.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| MQR.pdf |
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