Place of performanceRichmond, VA, 23237, United States
Opportunity summary
Source-cited
This presolicitation notice seeks interest for a NOM: Manifold, Pneumatic for F-16 Aircraft, requiring a Government First Article Test. The procurement is intended to negotiate with approved sources, with a response deadline of October 2, 2026. [1]
Key points
Requires Government First Article Test (FAT) for the item. [1]
Production delivery schedule is 417 days ARO after FAT approval. [1]
Watch items
Only approved manufacturers are ROSEMOUNT and HONEYWELL. [1]
Interested parties may identify capability within 15 days. [1]
Sources
Official SAM.gov noticeThe proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with the approved sources.
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The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with the approved sources.
The final contract award decision may be based upon a combination of price, past performance, and other evaluation factors as described in the solicitation.
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This solicitation will contain one NSN for a NOM: Manifold, Pneumatic; WSDC: [26F]/ END ITEM: F-16 Aircraft. The original equipment manufacturers and only approved sources are ROSEMOUNT AEROSPACE INC., Cage 59885 P/N 01281-0267-0001 and HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC., Cage 64547 P/N 2118070-1-1. This procurement is unrestricted AMC/AMSC: 1C. The NSN and quantity are as follows: NSN 6610-011491465, quantity 79 each. The requirement will contain a Government First Article Test (FAT). The production delivery schedule after approval of FAT is 417 days ARO. FOB: Origin; Inspection/Acceptance: Origin. The final contract award decision may be based upon a combination of price, past performance, and other evaluation factors as described in the solicitation. The solicitation issue date is on or about September 2, 2026, in accordance with 10 U. S. C. 2304 (c) (1), other than full and open competition applies. Conditions for evaluation and acceptance of offers for part-numbered items cited in the PID: This agency has no data available for evaluating the acceptability of alternate products offered. In addition, to the data required in Procurement Note: L04/M06, the offeror must furnish drawings and other data covering the design, materials, etc., of the exact product cited in the PID, sufficient to establish that the offeror's product is equal to the product cited in the PID. The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with the approved sources. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received within forty-five days (thirty days if award is issued under an existing basic ordering agreement) after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct competitive procurement. Based upon market research, the Government is not using the policies contained in Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, in its solicitation for the described supplies or services. However, interested persons may identify with the contracting officer their interest and capability to satisfy the Government's requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice. Export Control Requirement - "Item cited requires data which is restricted to contractors certified by DoD to access unclassified data per DoD 5220.22M. Certification is obtained by submitting DD Form 2345, Military Critical Technical Data Agreement, to the Defense Logistics Information Services. A copy of the solicitation will be available via the DLA Internet Bid Board Systems (DIBBS) website at https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/RFP on the issue date cited in this solicitation. From the DIBBS Homepage, select "Requests for Proposal (RFP) / Invitation For Bid (IFB)" from the menu under the tab "Solicitations." Then search for and choose the RFP you wish to download. Solicitations are in portable document format (PDF). To download and view these documents you will need the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader. This software is available free at http://www.adobe.com. A paper copy of the solicitation will not be available to requestors. The solicitation anticipated close date will be October 02, 2026. The buyer for this requirement is Melinda Clayton., e-mail: Melinda.Clayton@dla.mil
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Notice typeSources SoughtPresolicitationResponse deadline2026-08-15T19:00:00+00:002026-10-02T19:00:00+00:00Archive date2026-08-302026-10-17Set-asideNot previously reportedNo Set aside usedDescriptionWeapons Support (Richmond) is issuing this source sought as a means of conducting market research to identify parties having an interest in and the resources to support a requirement for the item listed below. The result of this market research will contribute to determining the method of procurement. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this procurement is 336413. THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AT THIS TIME. This request for capability information does not constitute a request for proposals; submission of any information in response to this market survey is purely voluntary; the government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred. If your organization has the potential capacity to perform these contract services, please provide the following information: 1) Organization name, address, emails address, Web site address, telephone number, and size and type of ownership for the organization; and 2) Tailored capability statements addressing the particulars of this effort, with appropriate documentation supporting claims of organizational and staff capability. If significant subcontracting or teaming is anticipated in order to deliver technical capability, organizations should address the administrative and management structure of such arrangements. [Note: In accordance with FAR 10.001(b), agencies should not request potential sources to submit more than the minimum information necessary.] The government will evaluate market information to ascertain potential market capacity to 1) provide services consistent in scope and scale with those described in this notice and otherwise anticipated; 2) secure and apply the full range of corporate financial, human capital, and technical resources required to successfully perform similar requirements; 3) implement a successful project management plan that includes: compliance with tight program schedules; cost containment; meeting and tracking performance; hiring and retention of key personnel and risk mitigation; and 4) provide services under a performance based service acquisition contract. BASED ON THE RESPONSES TO THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE/MARKET RESEARCH, THIS REQUIREMENT MAY BE SET-ASIDE FOR SMALL BUSINESSES OR PROCURED THROUGH OTHER FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION, and multiple awards MAY be made. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions. Submission Instructions: Interested parties who consider themselves qualified to perform the above-listed services are invited to submit a response to this Sources Sought Notice by 3:00 PM, EST., August 15, 2026. All responses under this Sources Sought Notice must be emailed to lionel.allamby@dla.mil. If you have any questions concerning this opportunity, please contact: Lionel Allamby Jr. (445)737-4311 THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY. Purpose and Objectives Potential sources shall be capable of furnishing all labor, materials, facilities and equipment required to accomplish the new manufacture of the item(s). Generally, this entails the procurement/manufacture of component parts, inspection, testing, preservation/packaging, and shipping. Additionally, potential sources may be responsible for supply chain management, logistics planning, forecasting production requirements, long-lead time parts procurement, diminishing manufacturing sources and material shortage issues, and shipping serviceable assets. The unit prices will be established at the time of a contract . The specific requirement for this effort is below: Nomenclature: Manifold, Pneumatic NSN: 6610-011491465 Part Numbers: 01281-0267-0001 & 2118070-1-1 Estimated Requirement: 79 eachThis solicitation will contain one NSN for a NOM: Manifold, Pneumatic; WSDC: [26F]/ END ITEM: F-16 Aircraft. The original equipment manufacturers and only approved sources are ROSEMOUNT AEROSPACE INC., Cage 59885 P/N 01281-0267-0001 and HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC., Cage 64547 P/N 2118070-1-1. This procurement is unrestricted AMC/AMSC: 1C. The NSN and quantity are as follows: NSN 6610-011491465, quantity 79 each. The requirement will contain a Government First Article Test (FAT). The production delivery schedule after approval of FAT is 417 days ARO. FOB: Origin; Inspection/Acceptance: Origin. The final contract award decision may be based upon a combination of price, past performance, and other evaluation factors as described in the solicitation. The solicitation issue date is on or about September 2, 2026, in accordance with 10 U. S. C. 2304 (c) (1), other than full and open competition applies. Conditions for evaluation and acceptance of offers for part-numbered items cited in the PID: This agency has no data available for evaluating the acceptability of alternate products offered. In addition, to the data required in Procurement Note: L04/M06, the offeror must furnish drawings and other data covering the design, materials, etc., of the exact product cited in the PID, sufficient to establish that the offeror's product is equal to the product cited in the PID. The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with the approved sources. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received within forty-five days (thirty days if award is issued under an existing basic ordering agreement) after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct competitive procurement. Based upon market research, the Government is not using the policies contained in Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, in its solicitation for the described supplies or services. However, interested persons may identify with the contracting officer their interest and capability to satisfy the Government's requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice. Export Control Requirement - "Item cited requires data which is restricted to contractors certified by DoD to access unclassified data per DoD 5220.22M. Certification is obtained by submitting DD Form 2345, Military Critical Technical Data Agreement, to the Defense Logistics Information Services. A copy of the solicitation will be available via the DLA Internet Bid Board Systems (DIBBS) website at https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/RFP on the issue date cited in this solicitation. From the DIBBS Homepage, select "Requests for Proposal (RFP) / Invitation For Bid (IFB)" from the menu under the tab "Solicitations." Then search for and choose the RFP you wish to download. Solicitations are in portable document format (PDF). To download and view these documents you will need the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader. This software is available free at http://www.adobe.com. A paper copy of the solicitation will not be available to requestors. The solicitation anticipated close date will be October 02, 2026. The buyer for this requirement is Melinda Clayton., e-mail: Melinda.Clayton@dla.mil