ELBOW ASSEMBLY / NSN 1560-01-161-0441 / F16 AIRCRAFT
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 issuing a presolicitation for an Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC) for ELBOW ASSEMBLY (NSN 1560-01-161-0441) for F16 aircraft. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside with an estimated annual quantity of 40 units. While the government intends to solicit from a limited number of sources, interested parties are encouraged to identify their capabilities. The estimated solicitation issue date is March 23, 2026, with a response date for this notice by April 24, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity is for the supply of ELBOW ASSEMBLY, NSN 1560-01-161-0441, for F16 aircraft. Key requirements include:
- Estimated Annual Quantity (EAQ): 40 each.
- FOB: Destination.
- Inspection/Acceptance: Origin.
- Item Status: Critical, but not a Critical Safety Item.
- Testing: Government First Article Testing (FAT) applies.
- Controls: Export Control applies.
- Surge: Does not apply.
- Technical Data: Available in accordance with BASIC DRAWING # 81755 16Y111, Revision AA DTD 09/12/1989, PPN 16Y111-801. DLA Aviation possesses complete technical data.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC).
- Duration: 5-year base period.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business.
- Solicitation Type: Presolicitation (Notice of Intent to Sole/Limited Source).
- Estimated Solicitation Issue Date: March 23, 2026.
- Response Date (for this notice): April 24, 2026 (45 days after publication).
- Commercial Item Interest: Interested persons may identify capability to satisfy the requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice.
- Reverse Auction: May include Procurement Note L09, Reverse Auction. Offerors are encouraged to review tutorials at https//dla.procurexinc.com.
- Registration: Contractors must be registered in SAM.gov to receive an award.
Evaluation
The final contract award decision may be based upon a combination of price, past performance, and other evaluation factors as described in the future solicitation.
Additional Notes
Technical data will become available via cFolders on DIBBS on the solicitation issue date (March 23, 2026). A copy of the solicitation will be available via DIBBS at https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/ on the issue date. Paper copies will not be available.
Primary Contact: Christopher Rose (Christopher.Rose@dla.mil, 4457376675).