F-16 Seat, Aircraft Ejection

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is conducting market research to identify potential manufacturers capable of producing the F-16 Seat, Aircraft Ejection (NSN: 1680015744006MH; P/N: J11471-547), a zero-zero capable ejection seat system featuring a 30-degree reclined seat back, center pull handle, rocket motors, and parachute system designed for pilot recovery during high-G combat maneuvering. Prospective contractors must possess the necessary expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet manufacturing qualification requirements and must furnish all materials, support equipment, tools, test equipment, and services, with contractor-furnished items equaling or exceeding the quality of original materials. The Government does not own the technical data required for manufacturing or repair/overhaul of this component and finds it uneconomical to acquire such data through purchase or reverse engineering. Responses to this Request for Information must be submitted by the close of business in April 2026 to Russell McGaha at DLA Weapons Support, and interested parties should submit detailed responses to the Contractor Capability Survey addressing facility capabilities, past relevant experience, classified material handling, technical data generation capabilities, production capacity, quality assurance processes including AS9100 compliance, repair and manufacturing experience, configuration management, and commerciality factors.

This pre-solicitation notice contains no set-aside designation, meaning it is open to all qualified contractors regardless of business size classification. AMI Industries, Inc. was the last known vendor to supply this component. The solicitation does not specify an award value or budget range, nor does it indicate quantity requirements or a specific service timeline, as this is a market research phase intended to identify capable sources prior to formal solicitation. Both large and small businesses are encouraged to participate, with joint ventures and teaming arrangements welcomed. Participation in this market research survey does not guarantee participation in future solicitations or contract awards, and the Government will not reimburse participants for survey-related expenses. The security clearance level and extent of foreign participation allowable have not yet been determined.