Door, Access
Overview
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PSC
Set Aside
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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 is soliciting for an Access Door for the F-16 aircraft (NSN: 1560-01-149-8816 WF). This is a fixed-price contract and is not a small business set-aside. The opportunity includes requirements for a First Article and production units, with involvement from Foreign Military Sales (FMS) customers. Quotations are due by Close of Business on February 9, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for the procurement of an aluminum alloy access door, P/N 16B1520-46, designed for the nose of the F-16. Key deliverables include:
- Line Item 0001AB: One (1) First Article, to be delivered within 365 calendar days ARO to Hill Air Force Base, UT.
- Line Item 0001AC: One (1) Production Article, with delivery required by December 30, 2027.
- A Qualification Package is required, though Lockheed Martin Corporation and Aerospace & Commercial Technologies are exempt.
- IUID (Unique Item Identifier) is mandatory.
- Packaging and marking must comply with MIL-STD-130 and MIL-STD-129/ASTM-D-3951.
- Traceability documentation is essential.
- A First Article Test Report (CDRL A001) is required, detailing dimensions, tolerances, material identification, processing, and certifications. This report can be submitted concurrently with the First Article or via email.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Fixed-Price
- NAICS Code: 336413 (Aircraft Manufacturing), with a size standard of 1,250 employees.
- Set-Aside: Not a Small Business Set-Aside.
- Pricing: Offered prices must remain firm for 120 days. The government requests quantity range pricing and may consider alternate ranges.
- Other: On-Time Delivery (OTD) Improvement Initiative requirements are in effect. The involvement of FMS countries may lead to quantity volatility.
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotations Due: Close of Business on February 9, 2026.
- Submission Method: Electronic procedures will be used.
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be based on total quantities needed at the time of award, considering quantity range pricing and the First Article price. Price or Cost is the sole evaluation factor (Order of Importance: 01). A First Article test cost of $10,000.00 will be factored into the evaluation.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Michelle Parker at michelle.parker.2@us.af.mil or 385-519-8190.