Panel, Manual Trim

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is seeking to procure 34 units of Panel, Manual Trim (NSN 6615-01-450-2802), a component used in F-16 Aircraft, through a solicitation issued on January 6, 2025. The procurement is initially restricted to qualified sources, specifically Lockheed (CAGE 81755) and BowMar (CAGE 99479), with a pathway for other contractors to become qualified by submitting a comprehensive qualification package. The solicitation requires contractors to meet stringent manufacturing and engineering requirements, including adherence to specific military standards, material specifications, and packaging protocols. Evaluation criteria will prioritize price/cost as the most important factor, followed by past performance, with non-cost factors being significantly less important. Proposals are due by February 5, 2025 at 11:59 PM, and contractors must hold their pricing firm for 120 days.

The contract is not set aside for any specific business category and will be awarded under NAICS code 334511 with a size standard of 1,350 employees. The procurement is classified as a firm-fixed price contract with F.O.B. Origin terms, and it is rated as a DO-A1 contract under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS). The required delivery date is September 13, 2026, with early and partial deliveries acceptable. Potential contractors must navigate a complex qualification process that includes demonstrating appropriate manufacturing facilities, conducting qualification testing (estimated at $100,000), and providing a pre-contract qualification article for evaluation. The entire qualification process is estimated to take 365 days, and successful qualification does not guarantee contract award. Contractors must also comply with strict engineering data requirements, including specific marking specifications and material usage guidelines.