F-16 Panel, Control, Elect

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for "On Time Delivery Improvement" initiative by DLA Contracting. The government is procuring supplies related to the 448th Supply Chain Management Wing (448th SCMW) and DLA Aviation Contracting. The goal is to improve On-Time Delivery (OTD) by establishing and potentially negotiating a Required Delivery Schedule (RDS) based on customer need dates and projected Production Lead Time (PLT).

• Item 0001: PANEL, CONTROL, ELECT, F-16 (NSN: 1680-01-661-7568 WF, Manufacturer: 81755, Part Number: 16F8455-871).

• First Article (FA) Requirements:

  • Item 0001AA: First Article Test Report (CDRL B001). Required Delivery: IAW1423, 1 LO, within 180 Calendar Days. The First Article Test Report is to be submitted concurrently with the First Article.
  • Item 0001AB: First Article. Required Delivery: B FB2029, 1 EA, within 180 Calendar Days.
  • Item 0001AC: Production Article. Required Delivery: B FB2029, 1 EA, within 180 Calendar Days.
  • Item 0001AD: Production Article. Required Delivery: A SW3210, 8 EA, within 180 Calendar Days.

• Production Article Requirements:

  • Item 0001AC: Production Article. Required Delivery: B FB2029, 1 EA.
  • Item 0001AD: Production Article. Required Delivery: A SW3210, 8 EA.

• Item 0002: Counterfeit Protection Plan (CDRL A001). Required Delivery: IAW1423, 1 LO, within 30 Calendar Days.

• Packaging and Marking: Must comply with MIL-STD-130 and MIL-STD-129/ASTM-D-3951.

• Inspection and Acceptance: Requirements vary by item, with some at Destination and others at Origin.

• Supply Chain Traceability: Contractors must retain and provide supply chain traceability documentation.

• Contract Type: Not explicitly stated, but implied to be Firm Fixed Price based on sections like "Firm Fixed Price" for specific items.

• Period of Performance: Not explicitly stated, but delivery dates are specified per item.

• Estimated Value: Not stated.

• Quotation Due Date: 13 FEB 2026.

• Evaluation Criteria: Price or Cost is the primary factor (Order of Importance 01). Other factors are "Significantly Less Important than Cost or Price."

• First Article Testing: Cost of first article testing or engineering review will be a factor in evaluation.

• US Contractors Only.

• NAICS Code: 336413

• Size Standard: 1,250 employees.

• Set-Aside: Not explicitly stated as a small business set-aside, but the RFQ is for "US Contractors Only."

• Less than a truckload shipment is acceptable.

• Early and partial deliveries are acceptable at no increase in cost.

• Contractors must inform the Contract Administrator immediately if they cannot meet the contractual delivery schedule.

• WAWF (Wide Area WorkFlow) is required for payment requests and receiving reports.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) detailing a specific data item required for a contract. It outlines the requirements for the Contractor's Counterfeit Prevention Plan (CPP).

• Data Item Number: A001
• Title: Counterfeit Prevention Plan (CPP)
• Authority: DI-MISC-81832
• Contract/PR Number: FD2020-26-00182
• Requiring Office: 416 SCMS/GUEAA
• Frequency: ONE/R (One-time, Recurring)
• Submission: Draft due NLT thirty (30) calendar days after contract award. Government comments within fourteen (14) calendar days. Resubmission NLT seven (7) calendar days after receipt of comments.
• Format: Contractor Format Acceptable.
• Distribution: Statement "D" (DoD and U.S. DoD contractors only). Export Control Warning applies.

This CDRL specifies a mandatory deliverable for the contract: a Counterfeit Prevention Plan. Bidders must understand the requirements for developing, submitting, and potentially revising this plan, including the associated timelines and distribution limitations. The plan is to be submitted via email to a specific government contact.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "ENGINEERING DATA REQUIREMENTS (ATTACHMENT "A")", provides specific instructions and requirements for the manufacture of the PANEL ASSY-AVIONICS POWER (Part Number: 16F8455-871, NSN: 1680-01-661-7568WF).

• Counterfeit Prevention Plan (CPP): Contractors must establish and document policies and procedures to avoid, detect, mitigate, and disposition counterfeit electronic parts. This includes submission and approval of a CPP in accordance with DID DI-MISC-81832 and adherence to SAE 5553 standards.
• Risk Assessment: A risk assessment must be conducted to evaluate the likelihood of receiving counterfeit parts, considering item characteristics and potential impact.
• Detection and Avoidance: Processes for reviewing and approving systems for detecting and avoiding counterfeit electronic parts are required, flowing down to subcontractors.
• Testing and Verification: Testing and verification processes are necessary for items not sourced directly from original manufacturers or authorized distributors, especially those identified as high-risk for counterfeiting.
• Configuration Identification and Traceability: Requirements for identifying and controlling configurations, enabling part traceability, and reporting when control is not possible.
• Counterfeit Notification and Reporting: Contractors must report counterfeit parts or suspect counterfeit parts to the procuring activity within 30 days and enter them into the GIDEP system.
• Counterfeit Prevention Training: Appropriate training must be provided to personnel involved in procurement, including supply chain specialists, inspectors, and engineers.

This attachment details critical requirements related to counterfeit prevention that bidders must understand and incorporate into their manufacturing and supply chain processes. Compliance with these requirements, including the development and submission of a Counterfeit Prevention Plan, is essential for successful contract performance. Bidders should pay close attention to the detailed instructions on risk assessment, testing, reporting, and training, as these directly impact proposal preparation and execution.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) detailing a specific data item required for the "Panel, Control, Elect" system. It outlines the requirements for a "Test/Inspection Report" (Data Item No. B001) and a "First Article Test Report" (Subtitle).

• Data Item Number: B001
• Title: Test/Inspection Report
• Subtitle: First Article Test Report
• Authority: DI-NDTI-80809B/T
• Contract Reference: CLIN for Data
• Requiring Office: 416 SCMS/GUEAA
• Distribution Statement: "B" - Authorized to U.S. Government agencies (Test & Evaluation).
• Format Clarifications: The contractor's format is acceptable, but specific requirements are detailed for listing dimensions/tolerances, identifying materials and processing, and including copies of purchase orders and engineering data requirements.
• Export Control Warning: Technical data must be marked with a specific warning regarding export restrictions.
• Submission Instructions: Details on how and where to submit the report, including concurrent submission with the "First Article" item, packaging, and electronic delivery.

This CDRL specifies a critical deliverable for the "Panel, Control, Elect" opportunity. Bidders must understand the requirements for the "Test/Inspection Report" and "First Article Test Report," including format, content, material certifications, processing details, and submission procedures. The distribution statement and export control warning are also important for compliance. This document directly impacts proposal preparation and the contractor's ability to meet contract requirements.

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

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

• Adherence to AFMC Form 158, Packing Requirements, and various Department of Defense (DoD) Military Standards, ASTM International, and ANSI standards.
• Development of military packaging using MIL-STD 2073-1, including specific codes and instructions for special group categories and hazardous materials.
• Application of commercial packaging practices per ASTM D3951 when prescribed.
• Use of MIL-STD 129 for military marking, labels, and shipment planning, including affixing DD Form 1574 tags/labels.
• Compliance with International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPM 15) for wood packaging material used in international trade.
• Adherence to procedures for electrostatic material packaging (MIL-STD-2073-1, MIL-HDBK-773, ANSI/ESD S20.20, ESD TR20.20, MIL-STD-129).
• Use of Item Type Storage Code (ITSC) as per AFMCI24-201.
• Application of MIL-STD-147 for palletized unit loads and MIL-STD-648 for specialized shipping containers.
• Preparation, labeling, certification, and compliance for hazardous materials shipments according to various international and US regulations (ICAO, CFR Title 49, IATA, IMDG, AFMAN24-604).
• Preparation and submission of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) per FED-STD-313 and compliance with FAR clause 52.223-3.
• Use of the SPIRES website for Special Packaging Instruction drawings.
• Safeguarding and managing reusable containers.
• Reporting discrepancies via Web Supply Discrepancy Report (WebSDR).
• Accessing specifications and standards via the ASSIST website.

Not explicitly stated, but the document is dated March 2025.

• Compliance with the latest revisions of all referenced standards and regulations.
• Obtaining Competent Authority Approval (CAA) for hazardous material packaging.
• Providing Contractor's Test Report and signed certification for hazardous material packaging.
• Contacting the Product Support Manager and Administering Contracting Officer (ACO) for disposition instructions regarding reusable containers.
• Submitting SDS to the cognizant packaging management office.
• Utilizing the ASSIST website for specifications, standards, and data item descriptions.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a Memorandum for Vendors/Contractors from the Department of the Air Force, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, dated 2 February 2022. It addresses "Unmarked Engineering Data." If drawings are found without a distribution statement and export control notice, they are to be treated as having the following distribution statement: "DISTRIBUTION D. Distribution authorized to DoD and US DoD contractors only, Critical Technology, 2 February 2022." Other requests must be referred to AFLCMC/LZPEF, Hill AFB, UT 84056.

The document includes a strong warning regarding the export of technical data, stating that its export is restricted by the Arms Export Control Act and the Export Administration Act, with violations subject to severe criminal penalties. It also notes that the attached document contains instructions for controlling export-controlled technical data.

This document is relevant to bidders as it clarifies how to handle unmarked engineering data and technical data that may be export-controlled. It informs vendors about the necessary distribution statements and the legal implications of unauthorized dissemination of such data. Bidders should pay close attention to these instructions to ensure compliance with export control regulations when handling provided technical data. Questions should be directed to Vickie Inlow at vickie.inlow@us.af.mil or 801-777-6228.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is an Engineering Data List (EDL) for the F-16 End Item, specifically for the "PANEL, CONTROL, ELECT" component. It serves as a comprehensive list of all associated parts, sub-assemblies, and related documentation required for this component.

• Lists engineering drawing numbers, accomplishment numbers, and associated cage codes.
• Specifies the furnished/distribution code, sub-code, and document number for each item.
• Includes revision numbers, sheet counts, and noun descriptions for each part.
• Provides remarks, including specific instructions, referenced documents (e.g., "W/PL ISSUE", "INCLUDES APP A & B"), and the name and date of the data custodian (Brian D. Lawson, 22 NOV 2023).
• Contains a legend for "FURNISHED METHOD CODE" explaining how each document is provided (e.g., furnished with solicitation, government document, contractor must acquire).

This EDL is crucial for bidders to understand the complete Bill of Materials (BOM) and all required technical documentation for the "PANEL, CONTROL, ELECT" component. It details which drawings, specifications, and other data are either provided with the solicitation, must be acquired separately, or are not available. This information is essential for accurate proposal preparation, cost estimation, and ensuring compliance with all technical requirements.