Panel

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for PANEL, POWER DISTRIB. The government is procuring this item for FMS (Foreign Military Sales) customers, which may lead to volatile quantities. The RFQ seeks quotations for a range of quantities to accommodate this volatility.

• The primary item is a PANEL, POWER DISTRIB (NSN: 6110-01-275-8549 WF).

• The item is used to transfer signals from stores management systems across a multiplex bus and prevent impedance mismatching.

• It is described as common metals and wiring, relevant to F-16 aircraft.

• A qualification package is required, with specific exceptions listed for POLYTRONIX, INC, RICHARD MANUFACTURING, and LOCKHEED.

• Counterfeit prevention plan is required.

• Packaging and marking must comply with MIL-STD-129 and ASTM-D-3951.

• Items must be marked in accordance with MIL-STD-130.

• Compliance with NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements is necessary.

• Contract type is not explicitly stated, but it is a "Request for Quotation" for "Firm Fixed Price" items.

• Prices offered must be held firm for 90 days.

• The period of performance is not detailed in this excerpt, but delivery dates are specified for Item No. 0001 (30 JUL 2028) and Item No. 0002 (1 LO).

• Quantity range pricing is requested.

• Quotations are due by CLOSE OF BUSINESS (Date) 1 JUL 2026.

• Evaluation will be based on total quantities needed at the time of award, considering the requested quantity price ranges.

• If a First Article is required, its price will be added to the quantity range pricing for total evaluated price.

• Offers will be evaluated based on Price or Cost as the primary factor.

• The RFQ is not a small business set-aside.

• NAICS Code: 316110

• Size Standard: 800

• The document references numerous FAR and DFARS clauses related to quality assurance, packaging, marking, payment, representations, and certifications.

• Specific manufacturers are listed as exceptions to the qualification package requirement: 0WW63, 2Y126, 67291, 81755.

• Foreign Military Sales (FMS) are involved (Case: KS-D-KDM).

• Delivery is FOB DESTINATION.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This document outlines the "MANUFACTURING QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS" for the "Power Distribution Panel" (NSN: 6110-01-275-8549, P/N: 16E2504-841) for the F-16 application.

• Qualification Requirements: Offerors must meet specific criteria to become a qualified source.

  • Notify the government of intent to qualify.
  • Possess or have access to required facilities, equipment, tooling, and personnel for manufacturing, inspection, testing, packaging, and storage.
  • Verify complete data package, including Lockheed Martin drawing 16E2504.
  • Manufacture the item to conform to ESA-approved engineering/technical data, including Unique Identification (UID) requirements.
  • Provide, at their own expense, data showing quality, performance, and environmental evaluation results.
  • Prepare and submit a qualification test plan/procedure for government approval.
  • Submit a complete test report for government review and approval.
  • Provide a pre-contract award qualification article for evaluation.

• Source Qualification Waiver Requirements: Offerors may apply for waivers if they meet specific criteria (QWC1-QWC5), which may still require a post-contract award first article exhibit.

• Offerors must demonstrate compliance with all performance, environmental, mechanical, and quality assurance requirements identified by Drawing 16E2504.

• Government reserves the right to inspect testing processes, including on-site witnessing.

• Not explicitly stated in this document, but related to the F-16 application.

• Cost: Estimated likely costs for testing and evaluation are $10,000.00.

• Time Estimate: Engineering support activity for qualification is estimated at 180 days.

• Eligibility: Offerors must be fully qualified before the contract award date. Qualification does not guarantee contract award.

• Data Requirements: A Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) is included, specifying requirements for a Counterfeit Prevention Plan (CPP) and other data items, with submission deadlines and formats detailed.

• Packaging: Extensive requirements for preservation, packaging, and marking are detailed, referencing numerous military standards (MIL-STD), ASTM standards, and government regulations (e.g., AFMC Form 158, FED-STD-313, ICAO, IATA).