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F-16 Actuator, Electro-Me
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This is a combined Request for Information and Synopsis issued by the Department of Defense's DLA Aviation at Ogden for the procurement of an electro-mechanical actuator for the F-16, designated with NSN 1680-01-085-4423WF and part numbers 81755 16VK013002-2 and 98889 1685T100-3. The government is conducting market research to identify potential sources and assess the availability of commercial or non-developmental items that could meet their requirements, aiming to enhance competition and improve small business participation. The estimated quantity for this requirement is three units, with an anticipated delivery date of March 31, 2028, and it is not expected to be set aside for small businesses. This notice is not a solicitation or a commitment to award a contract and does not entail any government payment for submitted information. Sources must be capable of meeting strict qualification requirements, including engineering source approval by the design control activity to ensure product quality, as the part involves unique proprietary data and manufacturing knowledge crucial for maintaining standards. Alternate manufacturers must undergo an approved qualification process. Offers will only be considered if the offeror, product, or manufacturer meets these criteria at the time of award. The procurement falls under NAICS code 336413 and may be subject to Free Trade Agreements. Interested parties should submit capability statements or proposals by June 5, 2026, and direct inquiries to the designated contact, April Blakeley.
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This notice is a combined Request for Information and Synopsis. The primary purposes of this notice are as follows:
- Conduct market research to determine if other sources capable of satisfying the agency’s requirements exist and if commercial items or non-developmental items are available that meet the agency’s requirements.
- Improve small business access to acquisition information.
- Enhance competition by identifying contracting and subcontracting opportunities.
This announcement is not a Request for Proposal or an Invitation for Bid, nor is it to be construed as a commitment by the Government. The Government does not intend to contract based on this request or otherwise pay for any information solicited herein. Interested parties should contact April Blakeley at april.blakeley@us.af.mil
Detailed Information
Noun: Actuator, Electro-Me
NSN: 1680-01-085-4423WF
P/N: 81755 16VK013002-2
98889 1685T100-3
Estimated Quantity: 3 EA
Destination: DPL002
Estimated Delivery Schedule: 31 March 2028
Set-aside: It is NOT expected that this requirement will be set-aside for small businesses
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Based upon market research, the Government is not planning on using policies contained in Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, in its solicitation for the described supplies or services. However, interested parties may identify to the contracting officer their interest and capability to satisfy the Government's requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice.
All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency.
This part required engineering source approval by the design control activity to maintain the quality of the part. Existing unique design capability, engineering skills and manufacturing knowledge by the qualified source(s). The approved source(s) retain data rights, manufacturing knowledge, or technical data that are not economically available to the Government, and the data or knowledge is essential to maintaining the quality of the part. An alternate source must qualify in accordance with the design control activity’s procedures, as approved by the cognizant Government engineering activity. The
qualification procedures must be approved by the Government engineering activity having jurisdiction over the part in the intended application.
Award will be made only if the offeror, the product/service, or the manufacturer meets qualification requirements at the time of award in accordance with FAR clause 52.209-1. The solicitation identifies the office where additional information can be obtained concerning qualification requirements are cited in each individual solicitation.
One or more of the items under this acquisition is subject to Free Trade Agreements.