DLA Aviation is looking for more companies to compete to supply this access cover used on the F-16C/D aircraft. This panel, NSN 1560-01-420-9453 is located on the forward nose upper fuselage. It is made of synthetic rubber.
The only company to supply this item over the last 20 years is Texstars, LLC., which won a five year contract (SPE4A7-21-D-0299) to supply these to the military. The unit price in quantity ranges from 47 – 188 units is $1,432 each. After annual price increases the unit price is $1,507 in the fifth year of the contract.
DLA has determined that they would like to see more competition for this part. The government has a technical data package and drawings for this item. In fact, DLA is so interested in seeing more companies produce these that they are making samples available to be reverse engineered.
DLA estimates annual demand for these panels at 188 units. Based on recent procurement history, the government spends approximately $200,000 each year on these access panels.
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