F-16 Steering Unit, Aircr

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document outlines the Manufacturing Qualification Requirements for the Valve Assembly, Hydraulic Nose Gear Steering, part number 16VL013004-1, for the F-16 weapon system (NSN: 1620-01-054-0042). It details the criteria and processes potential offerers must satisfy to become a qualified source for this item.

• Pre-qualification Notice/Sources Sought: Offerers must notify the Government Small Business Office or Contracting Officer of their intent to qualify and submit a Source Approval Request (SAR) package per AFMCI 23-113 and FAR 9.2.

• Facilities, Testing, and Inspection Capabilities: Offerers must certify they possess or have access to the necessary facilities, equipment, tooling, and personnel for manufacturing, inspection, testing, packaging, and storage.

• Data Verification: Offerers must verify possession of the complete and current ESA-approved Technical Data Package, including all procedures, drawings, and specifications.

• Manufacture/Process Verification: Offerers must manufacture the item to conform to the Technical Data Package, demonstrating compliance with Unique Identification (UID) requirements (DFARS 211.741) and providing data on quality, performance, and environmental evaluations. A management plan is required if the item is a Critical Safety Item (CSI).

• Test and Evaluation/Verification: Offerers must submit a qualification test plan/procedure for ESA approval and, upon completion, a test report for review. The Government may inspect testing processes. Offerers must notify the Government 30 days prior to testing.

• Qualification Article Verification: Offerers must provide, at their own expense, a pre-contract award qualification article for evaluation (form, fit, and function) or submit a waiver. Successful qualification testing does not guarantee contract award. A post-contract award first article exhibit may be required.

• Estimated Qualification Cost: $31,470.00 for testing and evaluation.

• Estimated Qualification Time: Approximately 365 days.

• Eligibility: Offerers must be fully qualified before the contract award date. The award will not be delayed for vendors to demonstrate qualification.

• Evaluation of Proposals: Offerers must be fully qualified to be eligible for contract award. Once qualified, the offerer will be listed as an approved source, but this does not guarantee award.

• Waivers are available for sources meeting specific criteria (e.g., qualified on similar parts, qualified for sub-assemblies, previously qualified, or mirror-image parts).

• Offerers seeking a waiver must submit a written explanation to the Small Business Office.

• The Engineering Support Activity (ESA) is the 417th SCMS/GUEA.

• Contact POC: David Stanger, 801-586-7780, david.stanger.1@us.af.mil.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is an Engineering Data List (EDL) that specifies engineering drawings, documents, and related information for the F-16 Landing Gear Steering Unit.

• Lists specific engineering drawings (e.g., 16VL013004, 200827953, 201416605) and their associated data.
• Includes information on valve assemblies, hydraulic nose gear steering, and landing gear identification.
• Notes that the "LANDING GEAR REQUIREMENTS DOCUMENT" is to utilize specific paragraphs for Material Review Board (MRB) and Unique Identification (UID) purposes.
• States that Engineering Instructions (HILL AFB FORM 462) are no longer utilized for this component and previous versions have been superseded.

This document is crucial for bidders as it identifies the specific engineering data and documentation required for the F-16 Landing Gear. It clarifies which documents are furnished, which need to be acquired, and supersedes previous documentation, ensuring bidders are working with the most current and relevant technical information for the component.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the procurement of a STEERING UNIT, AIRCRAFT, F-16, NSN: 1620-01-054-0042. The acquisition is restricted to qualified sources: Lockheed (Cage 81755) and Eaton (Cage 99643). Vendors must submit a qualification package to become a qualified source.

• The primary item is a STEERING UNIT, AIRCRAFT, F-16.

• First Article (FA) testing is required for certain line items (Bid A).

• Production articles are also required for certain line items.

• Specific quality assurance requirements include compliance with higher-level contract quality requirements and standards such as AS9100.

• Packaging and marking must comply with MIL-STD-130 and MIL-STD-129/ASTM-D-3951.

• Supply chain traceability documentation is required.

• Unique Item Identification (UII) is required for delivered items.

• The contract type is not explicitly stated but implied to be Firm Fixed Price based on line item descriptions.

• Delivery is required by a specific date (SEE SCHEDULE) or by a specified number of days after contract award (e.g., 180 Calendar Days for First Article).

• Prices offered must be held firm for 120 days.

• Quotations must be submitted to the issuing office by the close of business on 17 JUL 2026.

• Evaluation criteria are based on Price or Cost as the primary factor, with other factors being "Significantly Less Important than Cost or Price."

• First Article testing costs will be a factor in evaluation ($2,000.00).

• This acquisition is restricted to qualified sources: Lockheed (Cage 81755) and Eaton (Cage 99643).

• Vendors must submit a qualification package.

• Solicitation is approved for U.S. Contractors Only.

• Associated documents include a First Article Test Report, Engineering Data List, and Manufacturing Qualification Requirements.

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

• The contractor must inform the Contract Administrator immediately if it cannot meet the contractual delivery schedule.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document provides instructions and warnings regarding the handling and distribution of "Unmarked Engineering Data." It clarifies that if drawings are not explicitly marked with a distribution statement and export control notice, they should be treated as if they are marked with DISTRIBUTION D.

• Distribution Statement: "DISTRIBUTION D. Distribution authorized to DoD and US DoD contractors only, Critical Technology, 2 February 2022." Requests for this document must be referred to AFLCMC/LZPEF, Hill AFB, UT 84056.
• Export Control Warning: The document contains technical data restricted by the Arms Export Control Act and the Export Administration Act. Unauthorized dissemination is subject to severe criminal penalties.
• Attachment: The document references an attachment containing instructions for Controlling Export Controlled Technical Data.
• Contact Information: Questions should be directed to Vickie Inlow at vickie.inlow@us.af.mil or 801-777-6228.

Bidders should be aware that certain engineering data may be subject to strict distribution and export control regulations. This document outlines the default handling procedures for unmarked data and warns of the legal consequences of violating export laws. It also directs bidders to an attachment for specific instructions on managing export-controlled technical data.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) for the "First Article" item, specifically for "Test/Inspection Reports" (Data Item No. A001). It outlines the requirements for submitting these reports as part of the "Government Testing" subtitle under contract FD20202600560.

• Block 4 (Remarks): Clarifies contractor format acceptability for dimensions and tolerances, material identification and certification, material processing identification and certification, and other requirements within the Technical Data Package.
• Block 9 (Distribution): Specifies distribution to U.S. Government Agencies for test and evaluation, with a date of March 1, 2024. Other requests are to be referred to 417 SCMS.
• Blocks 10, 11, 12, and 13: States that the report to assist in FIRST ARTICLE testing by the Government shall be submitted concurrently with the FIRST ARTICLE item and included in the FIRST ARTICLE asset container.
• FOB/Destination: Indicates the point for Free On Board and Destination.
• Inspection/Acceptance: Destination.

This CDRL details the specific requirements for test and inspection reports related to the "First Article" testing. Bidders must understand these requirements for material identification, processing, and submission of reports to ensure compliance with the contract.

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

This document outlines the "Preservation, Packaging & Marking Requirements" for an unspecified opportunity, effective March 2025.

The offeror is required to adhere to various Department of Defense (DoD) Military Standards, ASTM International, ANSI standards, and other specified regulations for the preservation, packaging, packing, and marking of materiel. Key standards and requirements include:

• MIL-STD 2073-1: Standard Practice for Military Packaging, including the use of decision charts and special packaging instructions for specific item categories and hazardous materials.
• ASTM D3951: Standard Practice for Commercial Packaging for specific commodities.
• MIL-STD 129: Military Marking for Shipment and Storage, including requirements for labels, tags, and the DD Form 1574 Serviceable Tag-Materiel.
• ISPM 15: International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures for wood packaging material used in international trade.
• Electrostatic Material: Adherence to procedures for packaging sensitive solid-state devices and modules.
• Item Type Storage Code (ITSC): Compliance with AFMCI24-201 for packaging data elements.
• MIL-STD-147: Palletized Unit Loads.
• MIL-STD-648: Department of Defense Design Criteria Standard for Specialized Shipping Containers.
• Hazardous Materials: Strict compliance with regulations from ICAO, CFR Title 49, IATA, IMDG Code, and AFMAN24-604 for preparation, labeling, certification, and packaging of hazardous shipments.
• FED-STD-313: Preparation and submission of Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Reusable Containers: Requirements for safeguarding, disposing of, and replacing reusable shipping containers.
• Reporting Discrepancies: Procedures for submitting Supply Discrepancy Reports (SDR) via WebSDR.

Not explicitly detailed in this section, but compliance with all cited standards and regulations is implied.

Not specified in this document.

• Offerors must use the most recent revisions of applicable government packaging documents.
• Access to the ASSIST website is required for specifications, standards, and data item descriptions.
• Contact information for AFSC (David Gibson) is provided for inquiries.