F-16 Wheel Assembly

The Defense Logistics Agency intends to procure specialized components for the F-16 aircraft, specifically the F-16 Wheel Assembly and Torque Tube Assembly. The contract calls for 159 units of the F-16 Wheel Assembly, part number 3-1486, and 55 units of the Torque Tube Assembly, part number 4-320. These components are currently sourced from Goodrich Wheel & Brake in Troy, Ohio, and interested contractors are encouraged to contact Goodrich regarding potential subcontracting opportunities. Additionally, contractors who believe they can manufacture these parts are invited to reach out to the designated government official to receive qualification requirements and further information. The contracting office managing this procurement is located at the Defense Logistics Agency’s DLR Procurement Operations at Hill Air Force Base in Utah. The solicitation was posted in July 2011 under solicitation number 11-91135 with a NAICS code of 336413, covering aircraft parts manufacturing. The point of contact for this opportunity is Matthew Streeper, who is available to provide further details and assist prospective offerors. This notification serves as a sources-sought announcement to identify qualified manufacturers and promote competitive subcontracting within the defense supply chain.