Bid guide
How to bid on F-16 air duct assemblies for the Defense Logistics Agency
What DLA is buying
The Defense Logistics Agency is seeking 79 air duct assemblies for F-16 aircraft under a firm-fixed-price contract. The item is listed as NSN 1660-012051263, WSDC 26F, with NAICS code 336413.
This is a total small-business set-aside. Enhanced Joint Certification Program certification is required. The notice says the government will require a First Article Test, and delivery is due 780 days after receipt of order.
Key dates and deadline
The opportunity was published October 27, 2026. The solicitation is expected on or around November 11, 2026, and the listed deadline is November 11, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET.
The notice does not describe what happens at the deadline. Check the solicitation when it is issued for submission instructions and confirm the applicable deadline there.
Who this opportunity may suit
This opportunity may suit a small business that can supply air duct assemblies for F-16 aircraft and meet the required enhanced Joint Certification Program certification. The listed industry category is NAICS 336413.
The notice lists inspection and acceptance at origin, FOB origin, and a government-required First Article Test. Review the solicitation to determine whether your firm can meet its full technical and delivery requirements.
How to find the solicitation and respond
Click “View original source” above to open the opportunity. If the first click takes you to the portal homepage, click it again to go to the bid. A free account may be needed to view documents, though many bids do not require one.
The notice says the solicitation will be available through the DLA Internet Bid Board System on its issue date. It also says there will be no paper copy. Once issued, review the solicitation documents for the required response method and submission instructions.
Prepare a focused response
Confirm that your business qualifies for the total small-business set-aside and has the required enhanced JCP certification. Read the solicitation carefully for specifications, First Article Test details, and any required evidence of compliance.
Build your price and delivery plan around the stated quantity of 79 and the 780-day delivery schedule after receipt of order. The notice says award may consider price, past performance, and other factors described in the solicitation, so prepare clear, supportable information for each factor it identifies.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Defense Logistics Agency; the original posting controls.