F-16 Horizontal Stabilizer

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation seeks to procure 24 units of F-16 horizontal stabilizer assemblies (NSN 1560-01-619-8981), with proposals due November 14, 2026. This is a restricted procurement limited to qualified sources: Lockheed Martin (CAGE 81755) and Aerospace and Commercial Technologies (CAGE 1XKR3), though additional contractors may submit qualification packages for consideration.

The solicitation offers two bid options: Bid A requires first article testing with delivery of one test article within 150 calendar days followed by 23 production units on a monthly schedule from February 2028 through January 2029; Bid B comprises 24 production units on the same delivery schedule without first article testing. Both bids are firm-fixed-price with offers held firm for 120 days from October 14, 2026. Estimated first article testing evaluation cost is $10,000.

Contractors must qualify under comprehensive manufacturing requirements, including possession of required facilities, access to complete Lockheed Martin engineering data and master tooling via formal agreement, and government-approved qualification testing conducted with 30 days' advance notice. Estimated qualification cost is $5,000 with 270 days estimated completion time. Offerors must provide a pre-contract award qualification article for form, fit, and function evaluation with results notification within 90 days. Qualification waivers are available for sources demonstrating prior government or OEM supply, mirror-image article qualification, or equivalent capability through business transition.

The procurement requires CMMC Level 2, ISO 9001:2000 compliance, and Item Unique Identification. All packaging must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1 with international phytosanitary treatment of wood materials per ISPM No. 15. The acquisition is rated DX priority under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System. Price is the primary evaluation factor. NAICS code is 336413, PSC code is 1560.