F-16 Flap, Wing Dive Brake
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 at Ogden, UT has issued a combined Request for Information (RFI) and Synopsis for F-16 Flap, Wing Dive Brake components (NSN: 1560-01-282-1028, 1560-01-282-1029; P/N: 16W1022-811, 16W1022-812). This notice aims to conduct market research, identify potential sources, and enhance competition. Responses are due February 7, 2026.
Scope of Work
This RFI seeks to identify sources capable of supplying 10 EA of P/N 16W1022-811 and 15 EA of P/N 16W1022-812 for the F-16 aircraft, with an estimated delivery beginning March 2028. The primary goals are to determine if commercial or non-developmental items are available and to improve small business access to acquisition information.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (Combined RFI/Synopsis)
- Set-Aside: Not expected to be set-aside for small businesses.
- Response Due: February 7, 2026, at 06:59 AM UTC.
- Published: January 22, 2026.
- Estimated Delivery: Beginning March 2028.
Qualification Requirements
This part requires engineering source approval by the design control activity. Alternate sources must qualify in accordance with the design control activity’s procedures, approved by the cognizant Government engineering activity. Award will be made only if the offeror, product, or manufacturer meets qualification requirements at the time of award per FAR clause 52.209-1.
The Manufacturing Qualification Requirements (MQR) document details specific criteria:
- Prequalification Notice: Offerors must notify the government of their intent to qualify.
- Capabilities: Certify access to necessary resources for manufacturing, inspection, testing, packaging, and storage.
- Data Verification: Complete data package (procedures, drawings, specifications) must be verified.
- Master Tooling: Access to master tooling must be documented and verified by Lockheed Martin.
- Manufacture/Process Verification: Item must conform to ESA-approved engineering/technical data, including UID.
- Test and Evaluation: Submit a qualification test plan/procedure for approval and a complete test report.
- Qualification Article: A pre-contract award qualification article is required for form, fit, and function evaluation.
- Estimated Qualification Cost: $8500.
- Estimated Qualification Time: 90 days.
Evaluation
Responses will inform market research. The Government is not planning to use Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items) but interested parties may identify commercial item capabilities within 15 days of this notice. All responsible sources may submit capability statements, proposals, or quotations for consideration. Successful qualification does not guarantee contract award, and award will not be delayed for qualification purposes.
Additional Notes
This announcement is not a Request for Proposal or Invitation for Bid and does not commit the Government to contract. The Government will not pay for information solicited. One or more items are subject to Free Trade Agreements. Contact Dennis Bouy at dennis.bouy@us.af.mil or 385-591-5035.