6220-01-473-2116; 26F; F-16 AIRCRAFT

SOL #: SPE4A626R0136Sources Sought

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Defense Logistics Agency

DLA AVIATION

RICHMOND, VA, 23237, United States

Place of Performance

Richmond, VA

NAICS

Other Electronic Component Manufacturing (334419)

PSC

Electric Vehicular Lights And Fixtures (6220)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/b6e0d90bdec24c68971118f4642898ac/view

Timeline

Posted

Jan 16, 2026

Last Updated

Jan 21, 2026

Response Deadline

Jan 23, 2026, 4:59 AM

Qualification Details

Fit reasons

NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.

Risks

Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.

Next steps

Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.

Quick Summary

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation is issuing a presolicitation for a Large Purchase Contract for F-16 Aircraft Indicating Panels (NSN: 6220-01-473-2116). This is an Other Than Full and Open solicitation, with consideration limited to SYMETRICS INDUSTRIES, LLC, LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION, and INTERCONNECT WIRING LLP. The solicitation is tentatively scheduled for release on February 5, 2026.

Scope of Work

This requirement is for a Critical Application Item with Higher-Level Quality standards and Export Control Requirements. The estimated annual demand (EAD) is 38 units. Required delivery is 304 days to facilities within the Continental United States. Terms are FOB Origin and Inspection/Acceptance Origin for DLA Direct.

Contract & Timeline

Type: Large Purchase Contract (1-time)
Competition: Other Than Full and Open (Limited to specific vendors)
Set-Aside: None specified
Solicitation Release (Tentative): February 5, 2026
Published: January 21, 2026

Evaluation

Pricing will be evaluated based on the Estimated Annual Demand (EAD) of 38 units. This solicitation includes a Reverse Auction (Procurement Notice L09), and offerors are encouraged to review the Procurex system tutorials.

Additional Notes

Technical data for this item is subject to export control (ITAR/EAR), and DFARS 252.225-7048 is applicable. Access to export-controlled data requires DLA contractors to have an approved US/Canada Joint Certification Program (JCP) certification, complete specific training, and an Export-Controlled Technical Data Questionnaire. Electronic proposals via DIBBS are unacceptable; proposals must be submitted to the Bid Custodian. The solicitation will be available for download on the DIBBS website (https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil) under "Request for Proposal (RFP)". Paper copies will not be provided.