F-16 Mounting Bracket NSN: 5340016435571LE

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the procurement of "Production F-16 Mounting Brackets" (NSN: 5340-01-643-5571 LE) and related items. The acquisition is a total small business set-aside.

• CLIN 0001: Production Articles (255 EA) - This is the primary CLIN for evaluation (Total Evaluated Price - TEP).

• CLIN 0002: CDRL - FA Test Report (Not Separately Priced).

• CLIN 0003: First Article (1 EA) - Requires AS9100 quality assurance, equivalent acceptable. This CLIN is not included in the TEP calculation.

• Critical Safety Item (CSI): CLINs 0001 and 0003 are designated as Critical Safety Items, requiring heightened quality assurance surveillance.

• Quality Assurance: AS9100 is required for CLINs 0001 and 0003, but equivalent is acceptable.

• CMMC Level Compliance: Offerors must have a current CMMC Level 2 or higher to be eligible for award.

• Engineering Source Approval: Offerors must be listed as an approved source. A list of approved small business sources is provided.

• Manufacturing Qualification Requirements (MQR): Alternate sources must refer to the attached MQR.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: Not explicitly stated, but early shipments are acceptable at no additional cost. Offered prices are firm for 30 days.

• Estimated Value: Not stated.

• Submission: Offerors must submit a complete quote with proposed pricing for all applicable CLINs.

• Evaluation: Award will be made to the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) offeror. Evaluation is based on Technical Acceptability and Total Evaluated Price (TEP).

• TEP Calculation: TEP is strictly limited to the Unit Price of CLIN 0001 (Production Articles). Extended price and First Article pricing are excluded from TEP.

• First Article Waiver: Offerors not pricing CLIN 0003 must explicitly indicate qualification for and request a First Article waiver.

• Unbalanced Pricing: Offers with unbalanced pricing may be rejected.

• Offer Due Date: July 2, 2026, local time.

• Total Small Business Set-Aside.

• Approved Sources: A list of approved small business sources is provided.

• Delivery: FOB Destination.

• Payment: Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).

• NAICS Code: 336413, Size Standard: 1,250.

• DPAS: Rated order under Defense Priorities and Allocations System.

• Attachments: Includes CDRL, EDL, First Article data, IUID, MQR, Packaging, and Transportation information.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document outlines the Manufacturing Qualification Requirements for the Bracket Assembly, Push Pull Downlock Actuator, MLG, for the F-16 weapon system (NSN: 5340-01-643-5571, P/N: 201309312-101). It details the criteria and processes potential sources must satisfy to become a qualified supplier.

• Qualification Requirements: Offerers must demonstrate capabilities in manufacturing, testing, inspection, packaging, and storage. They must possess or have access to required facilities, equipment, and personnel.
• Data Verification: Offerers must verify possession of the complete and current ESA-approved Technical Data Package.
• Manufacture/Process Verification: Offerers must manufacture the item to conform to Government requirements, including Unique Identification (UID), and provide data showing compliance with quality, performance, and environmental evaluations.
• Test and Evaluation: Offerers must submit a qualification test plan/procedure for ESA approval and a complete test report for review prior to contract award. Government inspection of testing processes is permitted.
• Qualification Article Verification: Offerers must provide, at their own expense, a pre-contract award qualification article for evaluation or submit a waiver. Successful qualification testing does not guarantee contract award.
• Source Qualification Waiver Criteria (QWC): Specific criteria are outlined for waivers, including for sources that manufacture or assemble sub-assemblies, major components, or items of that assembly, or for sources that previously qualified an item but have purchased it.

Potential bidders must understand these requirements to determine their eligibility and the necessary steps to become a qualified source. This includes the costs associated with testing and evaluation (estimated at $2,475.00), the estimated time for qualification (approximately 365 days), and the need for a pre-contract award qualification article or waiver. Full qualification is required for contract award eligibility.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document outlines the "First Article Requirements" for a potential contract. It details the specifications and procedures related to the submission and approval of a "First Article," which is a sample of the item to be produced under the contract. This form is crucial for bidders to understand the government's expectations for initial production samples.

• First Article Quantity: Specifies if the first article is part of the production quantity or in addition to it.
• Manufacturing Standard: Indicates whether the first article will serve as a manufacturing standard.
• Long Lead Time Items: Notes if long lead time items are required.
• Special Requirements/Production Facilities: Mandates that the first article must be manufactured at the facilities intended for contract production, with a certification required.
• Test/Inspection Requirements: Outlines whether testing will be conducted by the contractor or the government, and specifies the need for a test plan (DD Form 1423) and a test report.
• First Article Delivery: Provides an estimated delivery timeline and specifies the delivery location (Hill Air Force Base).
• Disposition of First Articles: Details how approved and disapproved first articles will be handled (e.g., forwarded to supply, returned to contractor, retained by the government).
• Waiver of First Article Approval: Outlines conditions under which a first article approval might be waived, primarily for offerors who have previously supplied similar articles with satisfactory performance.

This document is critical for bidders as it defines the requirements for the initial production sample. Bidders must understand the testing, inspection, delivery, and disposition procedures for the First Article. Failure to meet these requirements can lead to contract termination. The conditions for waiving First Article approval are also important for potential bidders to assess their eligibility.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, DD Form 1653, provides detailed transportation data for solicitations. It outlines recommended F.O.B. terms, transportation provisions and clauses, and fund information. It also specifies item/ship-to details, including NSN, purchase instrument line item number, and delivery addresses.

• F.O.B. Terms: Recommends "Origin" as best suited for this procurement.
• Transportation Provisions/Clauses: Cites FAR citations 52.247-29, 52.247-53, and 47.305-10, along with 352.225-U037U for vendor transportation instructions.
• Note to Contractor: Emphasizes the requirement for contractors to access the Procurements Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) for regulatory clearances and shipping documentation. It warns against moving freight before obtaining proper instructions to avoid frustration and additional costs.
• Transportation Funds Information: Includes Purchase Instrument Line LOA, First Destination Transportation Account Code (FRS3), and other financial identifiers.
• Item/Ship To(s): Details specific items (NSN/Pseudo NSN) and their designated shipping locations, including addresses for DLA DISTRIBUTION DEPOT HILL.

This form is critical for bidders to understand the government's preferred shipping terms, applicable transportation clauses, and the process for obtaining necessary clearances and instructions. It also provides essential details for fulfilling delivery requirements, including specific ship-to addresses and item identification. Failure to adhere to the noted procedures could result in delays and increased costs for the vendor.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This document outlines the requirements for preservation, packaging, and marking of materials for military packaging.

• Adherence to AFMC Form 158, Packing Requirements.

• Utilization of various military standards and industry practices including:

  • MIL-STD-2073-1 for military packaging development.
  • ASTM D3951 for commercial packaging.
  • MIL-STD-129 for military marking for shipment and storage.
  • ISPM 15 for international wood packaging material regulations.
  • Standards for electrostatic discharge (ESD) sensitive materials (MIL-HDBK-773, ANSI/ESD S20.20, ESD TR20.20).

• Compliance with requirements for palletized unit loads (MIL-STD-147).

• Use of specialized shipping containers (MIL-STD-648).

• Proper handling and documentation of hazardous materials, including adherence to ICAO, CFR Title 49, IATA, IMDG, and AFMAN 24-604.

• Preparation and submission of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) per FED-STD-313.

• Use of the Item Type Storage Code (ITSC) as requested.

• Packaging must meet "DOT specification or a United Nation (UN) specification" and be assembled per 49 CFR.

• Competent Authority Approval (CAA) may be required for hazardous materials.

• Contractors must use the ASSIST website to access applicable specifications, standards, and data item descriptions.

Not specified in this document.

• Reusable containers must be safeguarded and meet AFMC Form 158 requirements.
• Reporting of discrepancies via Web Supply Discrepancy Report (WebSDR) is required.
• Contractors may be authorized to substitute packaging under specific conditions (TO 00-85B-3).
• Contact information for AFSC (406 SCMS/GULAA) is provided for inquiries.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document outlines specific packaging requirements for items procured under Purchase Instrument Number FD20202600616-00. It details compliance with United Nations-implemented restrictions on Wood Packaging Material (WPM) and references MIL-STD-129 and MIL-STD-2073-1.

• WPM Compliance: All WPM must be constructed from debarked wood and undergo heat treatment (HT to 56 degrees Centigrade for 30 minutes), with certification/marking required by an ALSC-recognized accredited agency.
• Preservation Level: COM (Commercial).
• Packaging Standard: Specification Commercial Packaging (ASTM-D-3951).
• Vendor Packaging Instructions:
  • Shipping containers must meet MIL-STD-129 marking requirements, with potential for additional markings (e.g., unit serial numbers, OEM information).
  • Items packaged according to ASTM D3951. Individual shipments exceeding 150 pounds, 108 inches in length, or 130 inches in girth plus length must be packaged on skidded crates or palletized for forklift handling.
  • Exterior containers must be marked "ASTM D3951 - NOT FOR OUTSIDE STORAGE."

This document is critical for bidders to understand the precise packaging, marking, and shipping requirements for the items being procured. Failure to comply with these specifications could impact proposal evaluation or contract fulfillment.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is an Item Unique Identification (IUID) Checklist. It details the requirements for marking items with a Unique Item Identifier (UII) in accordance with DFARS 252.211.7003.

• IUID Details: Specifies that Section (c)(1)(i) applies to the item requiring IUID marking.
• Item Requiring IUID Marking: Includes NSN (5340016435571LE), Version Number (2), Noun (BRACKET, MOUNTING).
• Initiator Information: Provides contact details for Michelle Watrous from 417 SCMS / GUEA.
• Marking Guidance: States that marking is to be performed according to the latest version of MIL-STD-130, with guidance from Engineering Drawing / ECP / ECO.
• Remarks: Clarifies that full IUID requirements are within the Technical Data Package (Engineering Drawing or accompanying ECO, AESO, ECP, or Attachment A). The Engineering Drawing Number is listed on the Engineering Data List (EDL) for the NSN.
• Embedded Items: Section (c)(1)(iii) applies to embedded items, with fields for NSN, Noun, CAGE/Reference Number, Marking Guidance, Marking Type, Description/Location, Remarks, and Attachments.

This checklist is relevant for bidders who may be required to provide items with IUID marking. It outlines the specific item, the applicable standards (MIL-STD-130), and where to find detailed requirements within the Technical Data Package. Bidders should pay close attention to the marking guidance and ensure compliance with the specified standards and documentation.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is an Engineering Data List (EDL) that provides a list of engineering drawings, documents, and related information for the F-16 Landing Gear End Item, specifically the Bracket, Mounting.

• Lists specific engineering drawings and their associated CAGE codes, document numbers, and revision levels.
• Includes descriptions of components such as "BRACKET ASSEMBLY, PUSH PULL DOWNLOCK ACTUATOR," "BUSHING, SLEEVE-LANDING GEAR," and "LABEL, UNIQUE IDENTIFICATION (UID), LANDING GEAR."
• References "LANDING GEAR REQUIREMENTS DOC. (ENGINEERING NOTES)" provided on Air Force Drawing 201416605.
• Contains a "STANDARD ENGINEERING TEXT" section with a release statement regarding foreign disclosure and a note about superseded engineering instructions.

This EDL is crucial for bidders as it identifies the specific engineering data and documentation required for the F-16 Landing Gear component. It clarifies which drawings and notes are current and relevant, and which older versions or instructions are no longer in use. Bidders should use this list to ensure they are referencing the correct and most up-to-date technical documentation for any related procurement or manufacturing effort.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) form (DD Form 1423) that specifies contract data deliverables. It outlines requirements for technical reports, input contracts, and other documentation related to the contract.

• Contract Line Item No. (CLIN): A001
• Contract/PR No.: FD2020200600616
• Title of Data Item: Test/Inspection Reports
• Distributions: 417 SCMS, Non Accountable Bay, Hill AFB, UT
• Remarks (Block 4): Details contractor format acceptance, manufacturing data requirements, material processing, and other requirements. Specifies that a copy of the purchase order certifying the process accomplished at other than contractor facility shall be included.
• Block 9: Distribution for U.S. Government Agencies for test and evaluation, dated 1 March 2024. Other requests to be referred to 417 SCMS.
• Blocks 10, 11, 12, and 13: Reports to assist in the FIRST ARTICLE testing by the Government shall be submitted concurrently with the FIRST ARTICLE item. Subject test report shall be included in FIRST ARTICLE asset container.
• FOB: DESTINATION
• Inspection/Acceptance: DESTINATION

This CDRL form details specific reporting and documentation requirements that bidders must be prepared to meet if awarded the contract. It specifies the format, content, and distribution of technical data, including test and inspection reports, and outlines the process for submitting these deliverables.