Description
The Air Force is seeking qualified sources for the manufacture, inspection, testing, packaging, and delivery of the F‑16 Flaperon (part number 16W021‑51). Interested firms must demonstrate ability to meet strict engineering, quality, UID, and critical‑safety‑item requirements, and must provide a full data package and qualification test plan. The effort includes a pre‑award qualification article, a $12,000 testing budget, and an estimated 365‑day qualification timeline, with an anticipated delivery of 32 units between April 2027 and July 2028.
• Manufacture and deliver 32 flaperons to the specified delivery schedule.
• Provide full engineering data, tooling under a Lockheed Martin Master Tooling Agreement, and comply with DFARS 211.274 UID requirements.
• Complete qualification testing (≈$12k cost) and submit test reports within 90 days of article submission.
• Ensure quality and critical‑safety‑item management per 416 SCMS standards.