SAM #SPRHA4-27-R-0029

DLA Aviation market research for 32 F-16 flaperons and source qualification

DLA Aviation is seeking market information for F-16 flaperons and the source qualification needed to manufacture them. - Government buyer: Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation, Ogden, Utah; destination code SW3210. - Requested item: an estimated 32 F-16 flaperons, NSN 1560-01-205-8437, part number 16W021-51. - OEM reference: Lockheed Martin is named in connection with a required Master Tooling Agreement. No other vendor is identified. - Source qualification: A potential source must demonstrate manufacturing, inspection, testing, tooling, data, and quality capabilities; submit an approved qualification test plan and report; and provide a qualification article at its own expense. Compliance with drawing 16W021 is required. - Qualification is estimated to take 365 days and cost $12,000. Waiver criteria are described in the qualification document. - Other requirements: The component requires Government engineering source approval; alternate sources must qualify under procedures approved by the Government engineering activity. One or more items are subject to Free Trade Agreements. - This is a market-research notice, not a request for proposals or a commitment to award. The requirement is not expected to be set aside for small businesses.

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 Travis Bodily at 385-591-0001 or email travis.bodily@us.af.mil

Detailed Information

Noun: Flaperon

NSN: 1560-01-205-8437

P/N:  16W021-51

Estimated Quantity: 32 EA

Destination: SW3210

Estimated Delivery Schedule: 05 April 2027 – 05 July 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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