F16_AMRIU_ConnectorReceptacl_NSN5935013045817_PN16VE0490063_33
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 Department of the Air Force has issued a Sources Sought / Requalification Notice for the CONNECTOR, RECEPTACL (NSN 5935-01-304-5817, P/N 16VE049006-33) used in the F-16 aircraft. This notice seeks to identify and qualify potential sources capable of manufacturing this critical component. Interested offerors must demonstrate comprehensive manufacturing, testing, and inspection capabilities. Responses are due April 4, 2026.
Scope of Work & Qualification Requirements
This opportunity requires offerors to undergo a rigorous manufacturing qualification process. Key requirements include:
- Facilities, Testing, and Inspection Capabilities: Offerors must possess or have access to facilities and equipment for manufacturing, inspection, testing, packaging, and storage.
- Data Verification: Verification of a complete data package, including procedures, drawings (e.g., 81755 (CAGE) drawing 16VE049006), and specifications. The Engineering Data List (EDL) document (EDL 013045817_1.pdf) provides a detailed list of required engineering data.
- Manufacture/Process Verification: Compliance with government requirements as prescribed by the ESA-approved engineering/technical data package, including Unique Identification (UID) requirements (DFARS 211.274).
- Test and Evaluation: Preparation and submission of a qualification test plan/procedure to 416 SCMS/GUEAA for approval, followed by a complete test report. Estimated qualification time is 90 days.
- Qualification Article Verification: Provision of a pre-contract award qualification article for evaluation, complying with Drawing 16ZEO49, to demonstrate form, fit, function, and manufacturing capability.
- Estimated Qualification Cost: The estimated cost for testing and evaluation is $4,800.
Qualification Waiver Criteria (QWC)
Offerors meeting specific criteria may apply for a waiver of all or part of the qualification requirements. These include:
- Prior supply to government/OEM (QWC1).
- Qualification for an assembly extending to subassemblies (QWC3).
- Qualification for earlier dash numbers of a P/N (QWC4).
- Qualification for similar items (QWC5), subject to engineering authority verification.
- Sources with previous qualification that have undergone business changes (QWC6).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Requalification Notice
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: April 4, 2026, 04:00 AM EDT
- Published: April 4, 2024, 12:38 PM EDT
- Department: Department of Defense
- Office: DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE, FA8122 AFSC PZAAB
- Place of Performance: Tinker AFB, OK, United States
Action Items
Offerors must notify the appropriate government Small Business Office or contracting officer of their intent to qualify. Full qualification is required before contract award, though approval does not guarantee a contract.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Tracey Beringer at tracey.beringer@us.af.mil or 7772211.