F-16 Steering Unit, Aircr

Defense Logistics Agency Aviation seeks quotations for two steering units for the F-16 aircraft (NSN 1620-01-054-0042), with quotations due July 17, 2026. This is a restricted procurement limited to U.S. contractors; small business set-aside does not apply.

Place of performance is not specified; delivery is F.O.B. Origin with surface transportation. Two qualified sources are pre-identified: Lockheed (CAGE 81755, part number 16VL013004-1) and Eaton (CAGE 99643, part number 57640). Contractors must be fully qualified prior to award and must submit a Manufacturing Qualification Requirement package to become an approved source. Qualification involves submission of a Source Approval Request, demonstration of required facilities and testing capabilities, possession of the current ESA-approved Technical Data Package, compliance with Government manufacturing and Unique Identification standards, completion of a qualification test plan at contractor expense, and provision of a pre-contract qualification article for Government evaluation with results within 120 days. Estimated qualification cost is $31,470 with an estimated qualification timeline of 365 days. The NAICS code is 336413 with a small business size standard of 1,250 employees. PSC code is 1620.

This is a rated order certified for national defense use with an A1 rating. Two bidding options are offered: Bid A requires First Article approval with a 180-calendar-day delivery requirement for the first article and production delivery by December 27, 2027; Bid B waives First Article approval and requires delivery by December 27, 2027. Quotations must remain firm for 120 days. Pricing is firm-fixed-price. Price is the sole award criterion. Less than truckload shipments and early or partial deliveries at no increase in cost are acceptable. Point of contact is April J Blakeley at april.blakeley@us.af.mil or (385) 591-8032.