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Offers due in 7 days
The Air Force needs a small business to manufacture aircraft covers for F-16 jets.
Key Details
- What exactly do they need? The Air Force needs a small business to manufacture aircraft covers for F-16 jets, including intake plugs, soft covers, and exhaust covers. The covers will be delivered to Nellis AFB, NV within 60 days.
- What's the contract structure and timeline? The contract will be a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) with a contract line-item number (CLIN) structure for each type of cover. The contract will be awarded on one contract, and multiple contracts will not be issued.
- How will they pick the winner? The Government will award a contract to the responsible vendor whose quote is the lowest-priced, technically acceptable (LPTA).
- When and how do you bid? Submit electronic offers via email to SSgt Christian Jacobson and Contracting Officer Kelela Lemon by 1000 PDT on July 16, 2026.
Who can apply
- 8(a) certified (a small-business program for socially/economically disadvantaged owners)
- Has experience with aircraft parts manufacturing
Don't bother if…
- You must be a certified small business to apply.
- You need to quote the entire package requested.
Heads up — easy to miss
- You must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to contract award.
- Quotes are due on July 16, 2026, at 1000 PDT.
If you're interested, do this first
- Check that your small business is registered in SAM.gov.
- Review the solicitation and attachments carefully before submitting a quote.
Primary point of contact
Name
SSgt Christian Jacobson
Email
christian.jacobson@us.af.mil