# SAM #SPRHA1-26-Q-0765 DLA Aviation solicitation for F-16 input potentiometers and source qualification **Buyer:** DLA Aviation **Posted:** September 30, 2026 **Respond By:** October 31, 2026 **Identifier:** SPRHA1-26-Q-0765 **NAICS:** 336413 DLA Aviation–Ogden is seeking F-16 input potentiometers, with associated Air Force engineering data and source-qualification requirements. - **Government buyer:** Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), DLA Aviation–Ogden, DLR Procurement Ops/AUB; the solicitation contact is Karen S Gomez. Supporting engineering offices are U.S. Air Force 417 SCMS/GUEA and 429 SCMS. - **Primary item:** 3 F-16 input potentiometers, NSN 1620-01-049-2910 LE, manufacturer part number **16L070-1**. The solicitation’s base line item lists 1 unit and requests range pricing for an estimated total purchase of 3. - **OEMs/manufacturers named:** **Dukes Aerospace** (CAGE 09445), **Lockheed Martin Corporation** (CAGE 81755; also identified as Lockheed Martin Corp.), and **Circor Aerospace, Inc.** (CAGE 91816). Lockheed Martin is identified in the engineering data list as the source associated with reference 16L070-1. - **Solicitation alternatives:** Bid A includes 1 first article and 2 production units; Bid B is a no-first-article alternative for 3 production units. A First Article Test Report is required with the first article under Bid A. - **Notable requirements:** Restricted to qualified sources and U.S. contractors; CMMC Level 2 is required. Source approval requires a package demonstrating manufacturing and testing capability, compliance with technical data, testing and evaluation, and a qualification article or waiver. Estimated qualification cost is $8,030, with an estimated qualification period of about 365 days. - **Technical data:** The attachments identify related F-16 nose-landing-gear steering components and engineering documents, including assembly, housing, rack, cover, gear, wiper, rod end, wiring harness, rotary potentiometer, and manufacturing/material references. Foreign release of the engineering data requires Foreign Disclosure Office approval. ### Description

3 each of NSN: 1620010492910LE

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