F-16 Electronics Component

This presolicitation notice from the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation at Hill Air Force Base seeks to conduct market research to identify capable sources for supplying specific F-16 electronics components, including an NSN 5998-01-080-3978 WF P/N 16E1606-831, with an estimated quantity of 14 units to be delivered by July 26, 2026. The primary goal is to determine if commercial or nondevelopmental items meet the agency’s requirements and to improve small business access to acquisition opportunities, thereby enhancing competition. The solicitation emphasizes that it is not a request for proposals or bids and that the government does not intend to contract based solely on this notice. Interested firms are encouraged to submit capability statements or proposals within the response window, and small businesses or subcontractors are urged to explore opportunities with designated prime contractors such as Elbit America and Lockheed Martin. The procurement is justified under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(C)(1), indicating that the required supplies are available from only a limited number of responsible sources, and no other alternatives will satisfy the needs. Contractors wishing to qualify as sources must submit a qualification package aligned with the specified manufacturing qualification requirements. The effort involves engineering data and qualification standards for components like fuel tanks, access covers, and radar circuit cards related to the F-16 aircraft, with detailed technical and manufacturing standards outlined in associated documents. While the government does not plan to use policies for commercial item acquisition, interested parties can express their capability to meet the requirements within 15 days of the notice. The contract will be set aside as necessary, and the procurement process will adhere to applicable regulations, ensuring that only responsible and qualified sources are considered for this specialized military supply requirement.