Rudder

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is procuring one aircraft rudder for the F-16 fighter jet, specifically National Stock Number 1560-01-077-1314 with manufacturer part number 16T7302-805 (corrected from the originally posted 16T7302-806). This acquisition is restricted to qualified sources, with Aerospace and Commercial Technologies (CAGE code 1XKR3) currently being the only qualified supplier. Contractors desiring to become qualified sources must submit a comprehensive qualification package including demonstration of facilities, testing capabilities, and adherence to Manufacturing Qualification Requirements, with an estimated $5,500 testing and evaluation cost and 90-day qualification timeline. The contract will be awarded based primarily on price, with all other evaluation factors considered significantly less important, and includes both first article testing requirements with a $4,000 evaluation cost and production articles. The solicitation was posted on September 30, 2025, with quotes due by October 31, 2025.

This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designations and is part of a Foreign Military Sales case requiring compliance with strict export control regulations under the Arms Export Control Act. Aerospace and Commercial Technologies appears to be the incumbent or primary qualified source based on their current qualification status. The solicitation requests range pricing for quantities of 1-2, 3-4, 5-10, 11-15, and 16+ units, suggesting potential for follow-on orders beyond the initial single unit requirement. Delivery is required within 150 calendar days with a final delivery date of December 30, 2027, and the rudder must be delivered to Hill Air Force Base in Utah. The contract includes comprehensive packaging, marking, and cybersecurity requirements, along with unique item identification and detailed supply chain traceability documentation to meet defense acquisition regulations.