F-16 RUDDER, AIRCRAFT
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Solicitation details, issuing organization, response deadlines, documents, and interested companies for this government contract opportunity.
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The Department of Defense, through the Utah DLA Aviation Office at Hill Air Force Base, has issued a combined Request for Information and Synopsis to conduct market research for procuring two aircraft rudders, part number 16T7302-805, with an estimated delivery date of December 30, 2028. This notice seeks to identify potential sources capable of meeting the agency’s requirements, including commercial or non-developmental items that could satisfy the need. While not a solicitation or a commitment to contract, the announcement aims to enhance competition, promote small business access, and gather information regarding available capabilities. Interested parties are invited to submit capability statements or proposals within 15 days and may contact Kody Quayle for further details. The procurement involves strict qualification criteria overseen by the design control activity to ensure part quality, reflecting the need for engineering source approval due to specialized design and technical data associated with the rudder. Only suppliers meeting these qualifications at the time of award will be considered under FAR clause 52.209-1. The solicitation acknowledges that one or more items may be subject to Free Trade Agreements, and it does not anticipate set-aside restrictions for small businesses. This market research is conducted under NAICS code 336413 and references a sources-sought solicitation number, with responses due by mid-June 2026.
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Full Description
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.