F-16 Actuator
Overview
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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 proposals for the procurement of F-16 Actuators (Electro-Mechanical, Canopy), NSN 1680-01-505-0663 WF. This acquisition is restricted to qualified sources, primarily Meggitt Safety Systems (CAGE 25693). Unqualified vendors may bid if their parts are manufactured by a qualified source, or they can pursue a lengthy qualification process. Quotations are due by Close of Business on April 21, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity is for the supply of F-16 ACTUATOR, ELECTRO-ME units, which are essential for raising and lowering the single-place canopy on F-16 aircraft. The scope includes adherence to specific engineering data requirements (EDR, EDL) for manufacturing, materials, and marking, such as the continued use of leaded solder for electronic military products and Unique Identification (UID) marking per MIL-STD-130. Additionally, strict compliance with military and commercial packaging, preservation, and marking standards (PKG_SOW) is required, including handling of hazardous and electrostatic sensitive materials.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.
- Period of Performance: Prices must be held firm for 120 days.
- Quantity: Government intends to purchase nine (9) units, requesting quantity range pricing for 1-2, 3-4, 5-10, 11-15, and 16+ EA.
- Deliveries: Early and partial deliveries are acceptable. Less than truckload shipments are also acceptable.
- Applicability: Foreign Military Sales (FMS) are applicable, and Unique Item Identifier (UII) is required for items with a unit acquisition cost of $5,000 or more.
Eligibility & Set-Aside
This acquisition is restricted to qualified sources, with Meggitt Safety Systems (CAGE 25693) explicitly named. Vendors not currently qualified must submit a comprehensive qualification package, which is estimated to cost $115,000 and take approximately 720 days to complete. Qualification must be finalized before any contract award. The NAICS Code is 336413 with a size standard of 1,250 employees.
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotations Due: Close of Business on April 21, 2026.
- Evaluation: Award will be based on the total quantities needed at the time of award, evaluating competitive proposals based on the needed quantity price range. Offerors are encouraged to propose achievable delivery schedules, aligning with the On-Time Delivery (OTD) Improvement Initiative.
Additional Notes
Bidders must be aware that any unmarked engineering data should be treated as export-controlled, with distribution restricted to DoD and US DoD contractors only. Compliance with export control regulations is mandatory.