# SAM #SPRHA4-27-Q-0036

F-16 Grip Assemblies with First-Article and Production Options

**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, with bid options that differ in first-article testing and production quantities.
- Government buyers and technical offices
  - Contracting buyer: Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), DLA Aviation, Ogden, DLR Procurement Operations/AUB; contracting contact listed as April J Blakeley.
  - Supporting U.S. Air Force offices: 416 SCMS/GUEAA and 429 SCMS.
- OEMs and named sources
  - **Lockheed Martin Corporation** is identified as the manufacturer associated with drawing 16C1090 and part number 16C1090-1 (CAGE 81755).
  - Qualified sources named in the solicitation: **Guardian Electric** and **Essex Industries**. Manufacturer CAGEs listed are 73949, 81755, and 83533; part numbers include A218-967614-01 and 16C1090-1.
- Products and quantities
  - Four F-16 grip assemblies, NSN 1680-01-263-0648; the engineering data also identifies the NSN with the WF suffix and drawing part number 16C1090-1.
  - Bid A: one first article followed by three production articles; first-article testing and approval are required.
  - Bid B: four production articles; first-article testing is waived.
- Notable requirements
  - Sources must meet the qualified-source requirements. Qualification requires manufacturing, inspection, testing, and quality capability, an approved test plan and report, and a qualification article; the qualification effort is estimated at 180 days.
  - A First Article Test/Inspection Report must document dimensions and inspection readings, certify materials and processing, and include supporting procurement records.
  - A Counterfeit Prevention Plan is required. U.S. contractors only; CMMC Level I is required.
  - Engineering data release to foreign-owned, controlled, or influenced companies requires Foreign Disclosure Office approval.
- Services and delivery
  - The procurement includes first-article testing/reporting and preparation of the Counterfeit Prevention Plan.
  - The first article is due within 150 days after award, and production delivery follows the solicitation’s stated delivery schedule.

### Description

<p>Four each of NSN 1680-01-263-0648.</p>

<p>TDP will be provided upon request.</p>

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