16 -- Spring Assembly

The contract pertains to the qualification requirements for a specific spring assembly part (NSN: 1680-01-068-8031RK, PN: 16C0110-1) used in the F-16 aircraft. Due to the part’s complexity and critical nature, only original manufacturers who have completed all prescribed testing by the company responsible for its design are eligible as approved sources. This ensures strict quality and reliability standards are maintained. Interested parties wishing to obtain the qualification requirements must submit a written request directly to the Small Business Office at OC-ALC/BC, Tinker AFB, with no telephone requests accepted, and all communication must be written and specific to the requestor. This is a sources-sought notice rather than a formal solicitation or request for proposal, indicating that the issuing office is identifying capable manufacturers rather than soliciting bids. The prime contractor for the application of this spring assembly is Lockheed Martin. The contract information does not specify further details like set-aside status, NAICS code, or agency, and no specific location for performance is provided. The listing provides guidance on the formal protocol for qualification requests and reinforces the importance of sourcing from fully qualified manufacturers for safety and performance integrity in military aerospace applications.