AIRCRAFT ACCESS COVER (26-Q-0358)

SOL #: SPRHA126Q0358Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE
Defense Logistics Agency
DLA AVIATION AT OGDEN, UT
HILL AIR FORCE BASE, UT, 84056-5820, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

PSC

Airframe Structural Components (1560)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

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Posted
Mar 5, 2026
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Submission Deadline
Apr 3, 2026, 8:00 PM

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 at Ogden, UT, has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Aircraft Access Covers (NSN: 1560-01-273-4300, P/N: 16B6592-815) specifically for F-16 aircraft. This is a restricted acquisition for U.S. Contractors Only, limited to pre-qualified sources: AEROSPACE & COMMERCIAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC and LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION. Unqualified bidders must complete a comprehensive qualification process prior to award consideration. Quotations are due by April 3, 2026.

Opportunity Details

This solicitation seeks to procure a total of two (2) units of the specified aircraft access cover, with range pricing requested for quantities of 1-2, 3-4, 5-10, 11-15, and 16+ units. The contract will be a Firm-Fixed-Price type, intended for Foreign Military Sales (FMS) customers, which may lead to fluctuating quantities.

Key Requirements

  • First Article (FA): A First Article is required for Item No. 0001AA and 0001AB, along with a First Article Test Report (FATR) (Data Item A001, DI-NDTI-80809B/T). The FATR must be submitted concurrently with the FA item, with electronic delivery to gary.carter.19@us.af.mil.
  • Production Articles: Item No. 0001AC (Production Article) and 0001AD ("First Article NOT Required" production article) are also specified.
  • Quality Assurance: Compliance with AS 9100 is mandatory.
  • Marking: All items must adhere to MIL-STD-130 for marking.
  • Packaging: Compliance with MIL-STD-129 and ASTM-D-3951 for packaging and container marking is required. A general Statement of Work (SOW) outlines adherence to various DoD, ASTM, and ANSI standards, including MIL-STD 2073-1 and ISPM 15 for wood packaging, and hazardous materials compliance.
  • Engineering Data: Bidders must strictly follow the specified engineering data requirements (EDR) and the Engineering Data List (EDL), detailing drawings, specifications, and materials. Any substitutions or deviations require prior approval.

Qualification Requirements

Offerors must be fully qualified before the award date; proposals from unqualified offerors will not be considered. The Manufacturing Qualification Requirements (MQR) document details a rigorous process, including demonstrating facilities, equipment, tooling, and personnel, possessing a complete data package (minimum Lockheed Martin drawing 16B6592), manufacturing/process verification (including Unique Identification and Critical Safety Item management), and submitting a qualification test plan/procedure and a pre-contract award qualification article at the offeror's expense. The estimated qualification cost is $6,000, with an estimated completion time of 365 days. A waiver of qualification may be possible under specific criteria, though a post-contract award first article exhibit might still be required.

Submission & Evaluation

Quotations are due by Close of Business on April 3, 2026, and must remain firm for 120 days. Evaluation will primarily consider Price or Cost, with other factors deemed "Significantly Less Important." First Article testing or engineering review costs will also be a factor in the evaluation.

Contact Information

For inquiries, contact Johnny Wakefield at johnny.wakefield.2@us.af.mil or 3855913547.

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