F-16 Small Mouth Intake Plugs

The contract calls for the manufacture and delivery of five small mouth intake plugs designed specifically for F-16C/D aircraft engines, with all components required to comply fully with military specifications and exact dimensional standards. These plugs are critical components intended for use in engine intake systems, ensuring operational integrity and safety under demanding flight conditions. The work must be performed in accordance with rigorous quality controls to meet defense-grade performance requirements, and deliverables are expected to be accepted upon inspection at the designated performance location. This is a subcontract opportunity set aside entirely for small businesses under the SBA’s Total Small Business Set-Aside program, classified under NAICS code 332999 for other fabricated metal product manufacturing. The solicitation was posted on July 9, 2026, with proposals due by 5:00 PM Eastern Time on July 16, 2026. Performance will take place at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, with the requiring activity under the Department of Defense, identified by the contract office FA4861 99 Cons Lgc. All participants must be certified small businesses eligible to compete under this set-aside, and compliance with federal acquisition regulations is mandatory for award consideration.