Opportunity

SAM #SPRHA4-27-Q-0036

F-16 Control Grip Assemblies with First-Article and Source Qualification Requirements

Buyer

DLA Aviation

Posted

October 26, 2026

Respond By

December 01, 2026

Identifier

SPRHA4-27-Q-0036

NAICS

336413

DLA Aviation at Ogden is seeking F-16 control grip assemblies and related qualification and inspection deliverables for an FMS requirement. - Government buyers - Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), DLA Aviation, Ogden, DLR Procurement Operations/AUB; contracting contact: April J Blakeley. - U.S. Air Force offices 416 SCMS/GUEAA and 429 SCMS are identified in the supporting technical and contract-data documents. - OEMs and qualified sources - Lockheed Martin Corporation is associated with the engineering data and drawing for the grip assembly (CAGE 81755). - Guardian Electric and Essex Industries are identified as qualified sources. - The solicitation lists manufacturer CAGEs 73949, 81755, and 83533, and part numbers A218-967614-01 and 16C1090-1. - Products requested - F-16 grip assembly, control, NSN 1680-01-263-0648 WF; associated part number 16C1090-1 and Lockheed Martin drawing 16C1090. - Two alternative bid configurations are described: Bid A requires one first article plus three production articles; Bid B requires four production articles and waives first-article testing. - Required deliverables and notable requirements - A First Article Test/Inspection Report is required for Bid A and must accompany the first article; it must document dimensions and inspection readings, materials and processing certifications, and supporting procurement records. - A Counterfeit Prevention Plan is due within 30 calendar days after award. - New sources must demonstrate manufacturing, inspection, testing, and quality capabilities, submit an approved qualification test plan and report, and provide a qualification article before award. Qualification is estimated to take 180 days and cost $4,000; approval does not guarantee an award. - The solicitation is restricted to qualified sources and U.S. contractors; CMMC Level I is required. Engineering data release to foreign-owned, controlled, or influenced companies requires Foreign Disclosure Office approval. - Bid A's first article is due within 150 days after award; production delivery for either bid configuration is required by the solicitation's specified delivery deadline.

Description

Four each of NSN 1680-01-263-0648.

TDP will be provided upon request.

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