F-16 Horizontal Stabilizers

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is seeking proposals for a five-year Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to supply F-16 Horizontal Stabilizers (NSN 1560-01-619-8981). This solicitation requires contractors to meet comprehensive manufacturing qualification standards, including facilities verification, data package completeness, manufacturing process compliance, and successful first article testing with an estimated evaluation cost of $8,000. Key contract requirements include adherence to strict military preservation and packaging standards (MIL-STD 2073-1 and MIL-STD 129), compliance with engineering specifications outlined in detailed data requirements, and implementation of Critical Safety Item (CSI) repair procedures for trailing edge installation. The government will evaluate proposals using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, with technical capability determined by approved source or approved distributor status as of the solicitation closing date. Proposals must be submitted by February 20, 2026, at 2:00 PM, with a 120-day price firm period, and the solicitation includes a contract data requirements list specifying test and inspection reports to be delivered to Hill Air Force Base.

This solicitation contains no set-aside designation and is restricted to two qualified sources: Lockheed Martin (CAGE 81755) and Aerospace & Commercial Technologies (CAGE 1XKR3), with approval limited to U.S. contractors only. The contract encompasses a minimum of 15 and a maximum of 100 horizontal stabilizers over the five-year ordering period, with best estimated quantities provided for each year. The NAICS code is 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing) with a small business size standard of 1,250 employees, and HUBZone small business price adjustments are eligible for consideration. The estimated manufacturing qualification process requires approximately 270 days for completion with a $5,000 testing and evaluation cost. Place of performance is designated as the United States, with government testing and inspection to occur at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, and submission of required documentation including First Article Test Reports to be directed to kenneth.mackay.2@us.af.mil.