Opportunity
SAM #SPRHA4-26-Q-0978
DLA Aviation solicitation for one qualified-source F-16 interconnect assembly
Buyer
DLA Aviation
Posted
September 29, 2026
Respond By
October 31, 2026
Identifier
SPRHA4-26-Q-0978
NAICS
336413, 334419
DLA Aviation is seeking one qualified-source F-16 interconnect assembly, with technical, qualification, and packaging requirements detailed in the supporting documents. - Government buyer: Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), DLA Aviation, Ogden, DLR Procurement Ops/AUB; the RFQ contact is Vincent D. Pellegrini. Supporting documents also reference U.S. Air Force offices 416 SCMS/GUEAA and 429 SCMS, and packaging office 406 SCMS/GULAA. - OEMs and qualified sources: ELBITAMERICA, INC. and Lockheed Martin are listed as manufacturers/qualified sources. The EDL identifies ELBITAMERICA, INC. as the manufacturer. No reseller is named. - Requested product: One F-16 interconnect assembly, manufacturer part number 16E1628-5, drawing 16E1628, NSN 1280-01-087-4370 WF (also shown as 1280010874370WF). Range pricing is requested for quantities of 1–2, 3–4, and 5–10. - Additional listed item: Packaging documentation references item 1280DTG2605B9WF, for which no packaging data is required; no purchase quantity is stated. - Associated deliverable: One Counterfeit Prevention Plan (CPP), CDRL A001, data item description DI-MISC-81832. It is due within 30 calendar days after award; resubmission may be required following government comments. - Notable requirements: Restricted to qualified sources and U.S. contractors, for a foreign military sales requirement. The assembly requires IUID and MIL-STD-130 marking, and the contractor must meet CMMC Level 1. Packaging must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1 and MIL-STD-129, including heat-treated, debarked wood packaging material. - Source qualification: Requirements include facility and data verification, compliant manufacturing processes, a government-approved qualification test plan and report, and a pre-award qualification article. Qualification is estimated to take 365 days, with testing costs estimated at $65,000; qualifying sources may apply for a waiver under specified criteria.
Description
1 of NSN 1280010874370