F-16 Gyroscope

Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted Apr 30, 2026

Not the latest version. See the latest solicitation from May 18, 2026.

Solicitation number: SPRHA4-26-R-0469
Agency: Aviation Defense Logistics Agency, Department of Defense
Responses due: May 16, 2026, 1:59 AM ET
Set-aside: No set-aside

Opportunity facts

NAICS code: 334511 Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing
PSC: 6615 Automatic Pilot Mechanisms And Airborne Gyro Components
Place of performance: United States
Points of contact: Michelle Mihu michelle.mihu@us.af.mil (385) 591-5148

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated Apr 30, 2026.

About this opportunity

Written by GovTribe AI · Apr 30, 2026

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is conducting a pre-solicitation notice for the procurement of F-16 Gyroscopes (NSN: 6615-01-042-7834), which are critical components used in F-16 A/B/C/D Flight Controls. This pre-solicitation notice is primarily intended to conduct market research, improve small business access to acquisition information, and enhance competition by identifying contracting and subcontracting opportunities. Potential offerors must meet comprehensive manufacturing qualification requirements outlined in the Manufacturing Qualification Requirements document, including notification of intent to qualify, certification of required facilities and equipment, submission of a complete technical data package, compliance with ESA-approved engineering data, and submission of quality and performance evaluation data to the appropriate government office. The government anticipates selecting an offeror based on the demonstrated capability to meet qualification standards and manufacturing requirements, with qualification status to be determined within 180 days of submission. The deadline for interested parties to submit preliminary questions or expressions of interest is May 16, 2026, and interested firms should contact Michelle Mihu at michelle.mihu@us.af.mil for additional information.

This procurement is not set-aside for small businesses; however, the government specifically encourages small business firms to identify subcontracting opportunities with identified prime contractors Atlantic Inertial Systems (CAGE 63395) and Lockheed Martin (CAGE 81755). The government estimates a requirement for six units with an estimated delivery schedule of December 31, 2027, and notes that supplies are available from only one or a limited number of responsible sources. The estimated qualification cost for potential offerors is $350,000 with an estimated qualification completion timeframe of 365 days, and offerors must provide a pre-contract award qualification article demonstrating form, fit, and function compatibility. The government is not planning to use commercial item acquisition policies under Part 12 for this procurement, though interested parties may identify their interest in commercial capabilities to the contracting officer. The notice emphasizes that this announcement is not a Request for Proposal or Invitation for Bid and does not constitute a government commitment to contract or pay for any information solicited.

Notice text

2 versions

Update #2 · Latest · Apr 30, 2026

The total purchases quantity has increased from two (2) each to six (6) each. SPRHA4-26-R-0469 replaces SPRHA4-26-Q-0469 in its entirety.

The primary purposes of this notice are as follows:

Conduct market research to determine if other sources are capable of satisfying the agency’s requirements exist and if commercial items or nondevelopmental 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 on the basis of this request or otherwise pay for any information solicited herein. Interested parties should contact Michelle Mihu at michelle.mihu@us.af.mil for additional information.

Detailed Information

Contracting Office: DLA Aviation

Address: 6051 Gum Lane, Hill AFB, UT 84056

Noun: F-16 Gyroscope

NSN: 6615-01-042-7834 WF

P/N: 403840-301 or 16C0705-3

Estimated Quantity: 6 EA

Destination: DTW004, DTW002

Estimated Delivery Schedule: 12/31/27

Set-aside: It is NOT expected that this requirement will be set-aside for small businesses

Statements

Authority: 10 U.S.C. 2304(C)(1), Justification: Supplies required are available from only one or a limited number of responsible sources and no other type of supplies will satisfy agency requirements.

It is suggested that small business firms or others interested in subcontracting opportunities in connection with the described procurement make contact with the following firms:

Atlantic Inertial Systems (CAGE 63395)

Lockheed Martin (CAGE 81755)

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.

One or more of the items under this acquisition is subject to Free Trade Agreements.

Update #1 · Apr 30, 2026