F-16 Mounting Bracket NSN: 5340016435571LE

The Department of the Air Force has issued a solicitation (FA8203-26-Q-0009) for the procurement of F-16 Mounting Bracket spares, specifically identified by National Stock Number 5340-01-643-5571LE and Part Number 201309312-101. This acquisition is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside and adheres to the Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul (RFO) and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (R-DFARS). The solicitation emphasizes the critical safety nature of the item, classifying it as a Critical Safety Item (CSI), and mandates compliance with Manufacturing Qualification Requirements (MQR). Only items produced by current Air Force Approved Sources will be considered for award. Additionally, offerors must meet Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 standards to be eligible. Interested small business vendors must carefully review the attached solicitation package as all terms, conditions, evaluation criteria, and contract clauses are incorporated within it. The solicitation was posted on June 2, 2026, with a response deadline set for July 2, 2026. The contract is managed by the FA8203 Afsc Pzaab office at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, and potential offerors can direct inquiries to primary or secondary contacts provided within the solicitation details. This procurement supports the Air Force’s operational readiness by ensuring the availability of certified and secure mounting brackets essential for F-16 aircraft maintenance.