F-16 Power Supply
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 is conducting a combined Request for Information (RFI) and Synopsis (Sources Sought) to identify qualified sources for an F-16 Power Supply (NSN: 6130-21-914-2914 WF, P/N: 16VE173002-7). The primary purpose is market research to determine if other capable sources exist, if commercial items are available, and to enhance competition. This part requires engineering source approval by the design control activity to maintain quality. Responses are due April 10, 2026.
Scope of Work
This notice seeks to identify sources capable of manufacturing the specified F-16 Power Supply. The item requires engineering source approval, meaning potential offerors must undergo a rigorous qualification process. Key qualification requirements include:
- Prequalification Notice: Offerors must notify the government of their intent to qualify.
- Facilities & Data: Certify access to necessary facilities, equipment, tooling, personnel, and possess a complete data package, including Lockheed Martin drawing 16VE173002-7.
- Manufacturing & Testing: Manufacture to ESA-approved engineering data, comply with UID requirements, and provide data demonstrating compliance with quality, performance, and environmental evaluations. Offerors must submit a qualification test plan for approval and a subsequent test report.
- Qualification Article: Provide a pre-contract award qualification article for form, fit, and function evaluation.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- Set-Aside: It is NOT expected that this requirement will be set-aside for small businesses.
- Response Due: April 10, 2026, 05:59 AM UTC
- Published: March 25, 2026
- Estimated Quantity: 26 EA
- Estimated Delivery: 14 months ARO contract
- Estimated Qualification Costs: $3,000 for testing and evaluation.
- Estimated Qualification Time: 210 days for engineering support; notification of qualification status within 150 days of product submission for testing.
Submission & Evaluation
All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation. Award will only be made if the offeror, product, or manufacturer meets qualification requirements at the time of award, in accordance with FAR clause 52.209-1. Offerors must be fully qualified prior to contract award. The government is not planning to use commercial item policies (FAR Part 12), but interested parties may identify commercial item capabilities within 15 days of this notice. One or more items are subject to Free Trade Agreements.
Additional Notes
This announcement is for market research and planning purposes only and is not a Request for Proposal or a commitment by the Government to contract. The Government will not pay for any information solicited. Contact Kody Quayle at 385-591-0103 or kody.quayle@us.af.mil for inquiries.