F-16 Flaperon

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation seeks offers for 32 each of F-16 flaperon NSN 1560-01-205-8437WF, with the RFP setting offers due November 25, 2026 at 11:59 PM while the notice lists a November 26, 2026 due date. The RFP restricts acquisition to two qualified sources, Aerospace and Commercial Technologies (CAGE 1XKR3) and Lockheed Martin (CAGE 81755), and the notice's Set Aside line reads "No Set-Aside Used." The NAICS code is 336413, Other Aircraft Part and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing, with a 1,250-employee size standard per the RFP, and the PSC is 1560.

Offerors must complete a qualification package under the attached Manufacturing Qualification Requirements, which lists ten requirements, including a Lockheed Martin Master Tooling Agreement, a complete technical data package, and a pre-award qualification article provided at the offeror's expense. The estimated qualification cost is $12,000 with a 365-day completion timeline, and qualification does not guarantee award. Six Source Qualification Waiver Criteria (QWC1 through QWC6) exist for certain prior suppliers and equivalent qualified sources.

The firm fixed-price contract offers two bid options. Bid A requires a first article test report (CDRL A001, not separately priced) followed by 31 production units. Bid B offers 32 production units with no first article requirement. Deliveries run monthly from April 2027 through July 2028, FOB Origin to DLA Distribution Depot Hill (Ship To Code A SW3210) or 809 MXSS/MXDEB (Ship To Code B FB2029). Packaging must meet MIL-STD-2073-1E and ISPM 15 for wood components, and the container measures 111 by 38 by 15 inches for an item weighing 95 pounds.

The solicitation requires CMMC Level 2 certification and Buy American Act compliance. Price is the sole evaluation factor, with an $8,000 evaluation cost allocated for first article testing. Offered prices must remain firm for 120 days, and offerors must comply with DPAS rating requirements.