F-16 Manual Trim Panel

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is seeking quotations for eight units of the F-16 Manual Trim Panel (NSN 6615-01-450-2802), a critical airborne guidance and control component. This Request for Quotation (SPRHA4-26-Q-0253) requires compliance with ISO 9001:2015 quality standards, military packaging and marking per MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129R, and comprehensive counterfeit prevention measures including supply chain traceability documentation. Contractors must also demonstrate compliance with specific engineering requirements including leaded solder formulation standards, unique item identification per DFARS 211.274, and military specification adherence outlined in the Engineering Data Requirements document. The evaluation will be based solely on price as the determining factor, with contractor-offered prices required to remain firm for 120 days. The quotation deadline is February 20, 2026, with a required delivery date of August 7, 2027, and a mandatory Counterfeit Prevention Plan submission due within 30 calendar days after contract award.

This procurement is unrestricted and available to all qualified sources without set-aside designation. The acquisition is limited to qualified sources as determined by manufacturing qualification requirements, with Lockheed Martin Corp (CAGE 81755) and Bowmar LLC (CAGE 99479) identified as currently qualified sources. Potential new suppliers must complete a comprehensive qualification process with estimated costs of $100,000 and a completion timeline of 365 days before becoming eligible for contract award. The requirement calls for firm fixed-price delivery of eight manual trim panels with early and partial deliveries permitted at no additional cost to the Government. Performance of work will take place at the contractor's facility, with all deliverables and communications directed to 416 SCMS/GUEAA at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, and packaging and marking conducted in accordance with military standards including MIL-STD-147 for palletized unit loads.