AIRCRAFT, FIGHTING FALCON, F-16; CONTROL ASSEMBLY, QU
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 presoliciting for an Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC) for F-16 Fighting Falcon Control Assemblies (NSN 1680-012884940). This procurement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and involves a Critical Safety Item subject to Export Control. Proposals are due March 16, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for the procurement of AIRCRAFT, FIGHTING FALCON, F-16; CONTROL ASSEMBLY, QU; NSN 1680-012884940. Key requirements include:
- The NSN is an Air Force Critical Safety Item (CSI).
- Export Control applies.
- Configuration Control applies.
- Government First Article Test (FAT) requirements apply.
- Production Lot Test (PLT) requirements DO NOT apply.
- Estimated annual quantity is 10 units for the base period.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC)
- Duration: 60 months or 5 years (no option periods)
- Total Delivery Schedule: 725 days production
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (100% after exclusion of sources)
- NAICS: 336413 (Other Aircraft Part and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing)
- Published Date: January 28, 2026
- Solicitation Issue Date: On or about February 14, 2026
- Response Due: March 16, 2026, by 6:00 PM ET
Evaluation
Award will be based on a combination of price, past performance (evaluated via PPIRS), and other evaluation factors as described in the solicitation. The Government is not using FAR Part 15 policies for this procurement, but interested parties may identify their capability to satisfy the requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice.
Additional Notes
- Specifications, plans, or drawings may be furnished via C-Folders if applicable.
- Offers must be submitted via fax to (804) 279-4165.
- The solicitation will be made available via the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) at
https://dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/on the issue date. A paper copy will not be available. - FOB Destination, Inspection/Acceptance: Origin.
- Listed sources of supply include MASON ELECTRIC CO., LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION, AEROSPACE & COMMERCIAL TECHNOLOGIES, and AEROMETALS, INC.