Opportunity
SAM #SPRHA4-26-R-0713
F-16 Horizontal Stabilizer Procurement Market Research
Buyer
DLA Aviation
Posted
May 14, 2026
Respond By
May 30, 2026
Identifier
SPRHA4-26-R-0713
NAICS
336413
DLA Aviation at Ogden is seeking qualified sources for the procurement of F-16 Horizontal Stabilizers. - Government Buyer: - Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation at Ogden - Located at Hill Air Force Base, Utah - Products Requested: - 35 units of F-16 Horizontal Stabilizer - National Stock Number (NSN): 1560-01-619-8981 WF - Part Number: 16T7461-835 - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEM named; procurement subject to engineering source approval by the design control activity - Only qualified manufacturers with unique design and manufacturing capabilities will be considered - Unique Requirements: - Engineering source approval required; alternate sources must be qualified by the Government engineering activity - Not set aside for small businesses - One or more items subject to Free Trade Agreements - Delivery Location: - SW3210 (Hill Air Force Base, Utah) - Interested parties must demonstrate capability to meet Government requirements and may propose alternate sources, subject to qualification procedures.
Description
This notice is a combined Request for Information and Synopsis. The primary purposes of this notice are as follows:
Conduct market research to determine if other sources capable of satisfying the agency’s requirements exist and if commercial items or non-developmental items are available that meet the agency’s requirements. Improve small business access to acquisition information. Enhance competition by identifying contracting and subcontracting opportunities.
This announcement is not a Request for Proposal or an Invitation for Bid, nor is it to be construed as a commitment by the Government. The Government does not intend to contract based on this request or otherwise pay for any information solicited herein. Interested parties should contact Dennis Bouy at 385-591-5035 or email dennis.bouy@us.af.mil
Detailed Information
Contracting Office: DLA Weapons Support
Address: 6051 Gum Lane, Hill AFB, UT 84056
Noun: F-16 Horizontal Stabilizer
NSN: 1560-01-619-8981 WF
P/N: 16T7461-835
Estimated Quantity: 35 EA
Destination: SW3210
Estimated Delivery Schedule: Beginning Feb 2028
Set-aside: It is NOT expected that this requirement will be set-aside for small businesses.
Statements
Based upon market research, the Government is not planning on using policies contained in Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, in its solicitation for the described supplies or services. However, interested parties may identify to the contracting officer their interest and capability to satisfy the Government's requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice.
All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency.
This part requires engineering source approval by the design control activity to maintain the quality of the part. Existing unique design capability, engineering skills and manufacturing knowledge by the qualified source(s). The approved source(s) retain data rights, manufacturing knowledge, or technical data that are not economically available to the Government, and the data or knowledge is essential to maintaining the quality of the part. An alternate source must qualify in accordance with the design control activity’s procedures, as approved by the cognizant Government engineering activity. The
qualification procedures must be approved by the Government engineering activity having jurisdiction over the part in the intended application.
Award will be made only if the offeror, the product/service, or the manufacturer meets qualification requirements at the time of award in accordance with FAR clause 52.209-1. The solicitation identifies the office where additional information can be obtained concerning qualification requirements are cited in each individual solicitation.
One or more of the items under this acquisition is subject to Free Trade Agreements.