SAM #SPRHA4-26-R-0674

DLA Aviation Ogden Seeks Qualified Sources for F-16 Aircraft Rudder

DLA Aviation Ogden is seeking qualified sources for the procurement of an F-16 aircraft rudder. - Government Buyer: - Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation at Ogden, located at Hill Air Force Base - 416SCMS/GUEAA oversees qualification and approval - Products Requested: - F-16 Aircraft Rudder - National Stock Number (NSN): 1560-01-077-1314 WF - Part Number: 16T7302-805 - Estimated Quantity: 2 units - Unique Requirements: - Engineering source approval required by the design control activity - Only qualified manufacturers with unique design capability, engineering skills, and manufacturing knowledge will be considered - Alternate sources must qualify according to government procedures, including submission of a test plan, qualification article, and passing government inspections - Estimated qualification cost: $5,500; estimated qualification duration: 90 days - Waivers may be granted under specific criteria - One or more items subject to Free Trade Agreements - OEMs: - No specific OEMs named; likely candidates include Lockheed Martin (F-16 manufacturer) - Place of Performance and Delivery: - DLA Aviation at Ogden, Hill Air Force Base, Utah - 416SCMS/GUEAA government office

Description

Combined Request for Information and Synopsis

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 Kody Quayle at 385-519-8570 or email kody.quayle@us.af.mil

Detailed Information

Noun: Rudder, Aircraft NSN: 1560-01-077-1314 WF P/N: 16T7302-805 Estimated Quantity: 2 EA Destination: DKS005 Estimated Delivery Schedule: 30 December 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 required 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.

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