F-16 Panel, Power Distrib

Quick Summary

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation at Ogden, UT, under the Department of Defense, has issued a combined Request for Information (RFI) and Synopsis for F-16 Panel, Power Distrib components. This notice serves as market research to identify qualified sources, particularly small businesses, for three specific National Stock Numbers (NSNs). The requirement is expected to be a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Responses are due by March 5, 2026.

Purpose & Scope

This RFI/Synopsis aims to conduct market research to identify sources capable of satisfying the agency's requirements, determine the availability of commercial or non-developmental items, improve small business access to acquisition information, and enhance competition. This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP) and does not constitute a commitment by the Government to contract. The Government is seeking information for the following items:

• Panel, Power Distrib (NSN: 6110-01-465-1082 WF, P/N: 16E2504-875, Estimated Quantity: 24 EA)
• Panel, Power Distrib (NSN: 6110-01-465-1078 WF, P/N: 16E3634-859, Estimated Quantity: 12 EA)
• Panel, Power Distrib (NSN: 6110-01-275-8549 WF, P/N: 16E2504-841, Estimated Quantity: 10 EA)

Key Requirements / Qualification

All items require engineering source approval by the design control activity to maintain part quality. Offerors must demonstrate existing unique design capability, engineering skills, and manufacturing knowledge. Alternate sources must qualify in accordance with the design control activity's procedures, approved by the cognizant Government engineering activity. Award will only be made if the offeror, product, or manufacturer meets qualification requirements at the time of award, per FAR clause 52.209-1.

Specific Manufacturing Qualification Requirements (MQR) documents detail the qualification process for each NSN:

• General MQR Steps: Offerors must notify the government of their intent to qualify, certify access to necessary facilities/equipment/personnel, possess a complete data package (including specific drawings like Lm Aero 16E3634 or LMAERO 16E2504), manufacture to ESA-approved data (including UID), submit a qualification test plan for approval, conduct testing, and provide a pre-contract award qualification article for form, fit, and function evaluation.
• Estimated Qualification Costs & Times:
  • NSN 6110-01-465-1078WF (P/N 16E3634-859): Estimated cost $5,000, 180 days for engineering support.
  • NSN 6110-01-465-1082 (P/N 16E2504-875): Estimated cost $4,800, 90 days for engineering support.
  • NSN 6110-01-275-8549 (P/N 16E2504-841): Estimated cost $10,000, 180 days for engineering support.
• Eligibility: Offerors must be fully qualified before the contract award date. The award will not be delayed to allow vendors to meet qualification standards. Waiver criteria for qualification may apply.

Contract & Timeline

• Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
• Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) is expected.
• Response Due: March 5, 2026, 06:59 AM MST
• Published Date: February 17, 2026
• Estimated Delivery: 14 months After Receipt of Order (ARO) to SW3210.

Submission & Contact

Interested parties should submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation for agency consideration. For inquiries, contact Kody Quayle at 385-591-0103 or kody.quayle@us.af.mil.

Additional Notes

The Government is not currently planning to use commercial item policies (FAR Part 12) but invites interested parties to identify their capability to satisfy the requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice. One or more items are subject to Free Trade Agreements.