F-16 Recorder Subassembly
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 to identify potential sources for F-16 Recorder Subassembly, Circuit Card Assembly, and Recorder, Signal Data components. This market research aims to determine the availability of capable sources, including commercial or non-developmental items. Responses are due by January 28, 2026.
Scope of Work
This notice seeks information on sources capable of providing the following items, with an estimated delivery of 14 months ARO to SW3210:
- Recorder Subassembly (NSN: 6625-01-114-6771WF, P/N: 16C0200-809, 21 EA)
- Circuit Card Assembly (NSN: 5998-01-330-4888WF, P/N: 16C0202-805, 7 EA)
- Recorder, Signal Data (NSN: 6625-01-331-2554WF, P/N: 16C0200-813, 16VC040-3, 7 EA)
Engineering source approval by the design control activity is required to maintain part quality. Existing qualified sources retain data rights. Alternate sources must qualify according to the design control activity's procedures, approved by the cognizant Government engineering activity.
Specifically, for the FLIGHT CONTROL DATA RECORDER ASSEMBLY (NSN: 6625-01-114-6771, P/N: 16C0200-809), offerors must meet detailed Manufacturing Qualification Requirements. This includes prequalification notification, certification of facilities/capabilities, verification of a complete data package (LM AERO drawing 16C0200), manufacturing/process verification, and submission of a qualification test plan/procedure and report. A pre-contract award qualification article is required for evaluation. The estimated cost for testing and evaluation is $20,000, with an estimated 360 days for the qualification effort.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI) / Synopsis
- Set-Aside: Not expected to be set-aside for small businesses.
- Response Due: January 28, 2026, 06:59 AM MST
- Published: January 12, 2026
- Estimated Delivery: 14 Months ARO
Evaluation
This notice is for market research purposes to identify capable sources and enhance competition. Award will only be made if the offeror, product/service, or manufacturer meets qualification requirements at the time of award, in accordance with FAR clause 52.209-1. Successful completion of qualification testing does not guarantee contract award. Qualification article evaluation results will be provided within 180 days of submission.
Additional Notes
This is not a Request for Proposal or Invitation for Bid, and the Government does not intend to contract based on this request or pay for information. One or more items are subject to Free Trade Agreements. Criteria for waiving some or all qualification requirements are available for eligible sources.