F-16 Horizontal Stabilizers

The contract solicitation, identified as SPRHA4-26-R-0713, seeks the supply of 35 units of NSN 1560-01-619-8981, which are F-16 Horizontal Stabilizers, under a negotiated request for proposal with a response deadline of July 11, 2026. The procurement is managed by the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, and falls under the NAICS code 336413 for aerospace product and parts manufacturing. The contract requires delivery of one first article item and two production lots, with pricing explicitly confirmed only for the first article at $8,000, leaving the full estimated contract value undisclosed due to missing unit prices for the main production items. Delivery schedules are structured by line item: two items require delivery within 150 days after contract award, while another includes seven scheduled shipments between February and August 2028. F.O.B. terms vary by line item—some shipments are F.O.B. Destination to Hill AFB, Utah, with inspection and acceptance occurring at final destination, while others are F.O.B. Origin with acceptance at the contractor’s facility or DLA depot. The contract imposes strict compliance with multiple military standards, including MIL-STD-2073-1 for packaging, MIL-STD-129R for marking, and MIL-STD-130 for item traceability and direct part marking, requiring detailed labeling, bar coding, and hazardous material documentation. Contractors must adhere to stringent quality assurance requirements under clauses such as 52.246-2 and 52.246-11, with first article testing mandatory and subject to government witness and approval, aligning with form, fit, and function specifications. Supply chain controls are highly restrictive, prohibiting the use of materials sourced from the People’s Republic of China and mandating export control compliance under AECA and ECRA, including proper classification and marking of technical data. Contractors must also demonstrate access to Lockheed Martin master tooling and submit a qualification test plan and article for approval prior to award. The solicitation emphasizes cost as the dominant award factor, outweighing all non-cost considerations, suggesting a potential LPTA approach, though not formally stated. Invoicing must be submitted via WAWF using approved electronic methods, and full supply chain traceability documentation must be retained throughout the contract period. All