Sources Sought: F-16 Transparencies
Sources Sought from Department of Defense.
Data as of Oct 24, 2026. Sources: SAM.gov and Grants.gov. Snapshot govcon-directory-20261024T104923Z-2151694.
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Closing in 115 days
Notice details
- Agency
- Department of Defense
- Sub-tier agency
- DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE
- Notice type
- Sources Sought
- Solicitation number
- FD20202700027
- Product/service code
- 1560
- Posted
- Oct 23, 2026
- Response deadline
- Feb 16, 2027
- Source
- SAM.gov
Description
SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE: This is not a solicitation but rather a Sources Sought to seek new qualified and responsible manufacturers to produce spare F-16 parts in support of the United States Air Force (USAF). This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP) and does not construe as a commitment by the Government. Subject: F-16 Transparencies, NSN: 1560-01-contact details on the official notice, NSN: 1560-01-contact details on the official notice, NSN: 1560-01-contact details on the official notice, NSN: 1560-01-contact details on the official notice, NSN: 1560-01-contact details on the official notice, NSN: 1560-01-contact details on the official notice The USAF is seeking out additional manufacturing sources capable of producing F-16 transparencies and interested in becoming qualified to do so. Currently PPG Aerospace is the sole qualified manufacturing source. The Government owns the specifications. New sources interested in becoming qualified must meet the requirements in the MQR and EDL that are attached. The EDL and Engineering Instructions are the same for all 6 NSNs. The Government's objective is to expand the qualified industrial manufacturing base by identifying and qualifiing additional sources. Anticipated Acquistion Strategy for the Follow-on Contract: The Government anticipates a follow-on Multiple Award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with an anticipated award timeframe of September 2027. The effort is planned for a 5-year ordering period
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When is the response deadline?
The published deadline is Feb 16, 2027. That is 115 days after the data date.
What NAICS code applies?
NAICS 3364, Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing.
Which agency issued this notice?
Department of Defense.
Where is the official notice?
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