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F-16 RUDDER, AIRCRAFT
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This notice is a combined Request for Information and Synopsis issued by the Department of Defense through the Utah Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Hill Air Force Base for the procurement of two F-16 aircraft rudders, identified by NSN 1560-01-077-1314 WF and part number 16T7302-805, with an estimated delivery date of December 30, 2028, to destination DKS005. The requirement is not designated for small business set-aside, and while the government is not planning to use Part 12 commercial item acquisition policies, respondents may still propose commercial or non-developmental items within 15 days of this notice if they meet technical requirements. The solicitation number is SPRHA4-26-R-0674, posted on June 2, 2026, with responses due by June 18, 2026. Interested parties must contact Kody Quayle at 385-519-8570 or kody.quayle@us.af.mil for further information. The NAICS code is 336413, and the acquisition is subject to Free Trade Agreements. Award is contingent upon strict qualification requirements governed by FAR clause 52.209-1 and detailed Manufacturing Qualification Requirements. Offerors must demonstrate full technical and manufacturing capability by providing a pre-contract award qualification article at their own expense that complies with Lockheed Martin Drawing 16T7302, including all performance, environmental, mechanical, and quality assurance standards contained in the ESA-approved engineering data package. They must also submit a qualification test plan for prior approval by 416SCMS/GUEAA and a complete test report documenting results before any contract award. Inspection rights extend to government observation of all testing processes with a minimum 30-day notice required for any planned qualification testing. Compliance with DFARS 211.274 Unique Identification (UID) requirements is mandatory and must be evidenced through the approved technical data package. Additionally, offerors must certify possession of the facilities, equipment, and data package necessary to manufacture, inspect, test, package, and store the item, including verification of ownership of the full set of approved drawings and procedures. The estimated cost to achieve qualification is approximately $5,500, and successful completion of qualification does not guarantee award. Sources
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Combined Request for Information and Synopsis
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 Kody Quayle at 385-519-8570 or email kody.quayle@us.af.mil
Detailed Information
Noun: Rudder, Aircraft
NSN: 1560-01-077-1314 WF
P/N: 16T7302-805
Estimated Quantity: 2 EA
Destination: DKS005
Estimated Delivery Schedule: 30 December 2028
Set-aside: It is NOT expected that this requirement will be set-aside for small businesses
Statements
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.
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