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This Sources Sought opportunity from Department Of Defense was posted on August 18, 2025. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

F-16 Form, Fit, and Function (F3) replacement for the 10 KVA Frequency Converter

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SS_10KVAFrequencyConverterFederal

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NAICS: 335311
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NAICS: 335311
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NAICS: 335311
New
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WIRING HARNESS, BRANCHE
Solicitation # SPE4A6-27-T-5390
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The Department of the Air Force's F-16 System Program Office at Hill Air Force Base is conducting a market research effort through a Sources Sought Synopsis to identify capable industry partners for developing a Form, Fit, and Function replacement for the F-16's 10 KVA Frequency Converter. This component is vital for the aircraft's standby electrical power system, and the project aims to address obsolescence issues to maintain fleet readiness. The government is particularly interested in small businesses, including 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, HUBZone, and Women-Owned concerns, and encourages all responsible sources to submit capability statements, proposals, or quotations. Responses should detail the company's experience, technical capabilities, and teaming arrangements if applicable, with a focus on proven expertise in military-grade power conversion systems, avionics qualification, and full lifecycle product development. The goal is to deliver fully qualified hardware supporting fleet integration by the first quarter of fiscal year 2029, aligning with operational milestones. Interested parties are required to submit their responses by October 1, 2025, including company information, product literature, certification documentation, and a description of services offered, along with delivery timelines. The solicitation emphasizes that this is a market research effort and not a formal solicitation, with no set-aside restrictions. The project underscores the importance of technical capability and past performance in avionics and power systems, and the government seeks to determine industry capacity and potential for competition in this critical modernization effort.

General Info

Hill AFB seeks contractors for F-16 10 KVA Frequency Converter replacement, responses by October 2025.

NAICS

335311 - Power, Distribution, and Specialty Transformer Manufacturing

Place of Performance

UT, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA8232 Aflcmc Wwmk
Contacts2 people available
OfficeHILL AFB, UT, 84056-5820, USA
Office AddressHILL AFB, UT, 84056-5820, USA

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1.    NOTICE: This is not a solicitation but rather a Sources Sought Synopsis to determent potential sources for information and planning purposes only


1.1. The purpose of this Sources Sought is to conduct market research to determine if responsible sources exist, to assist in determining if this effort can be competitive and/or a total Small Business Set-Aside.  The proposed North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) Code is 335311 which have a corresponding Size standard of $X.  The Government will use this information to determine the best acquisition strategy for this procurement.  The Government is interested in all small businesses to include 8 (a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, HUBZone, and Women-Owned small business concerns.  The Government requests that interested parties respond to this notice if applicable and identify your small business status to the identified NAICS code.  Additionally, please provide any anticipated teaming arrangements, along with a description of similar services offered to the Government and to commercial customers for the past three years.  Any responses involving teaming agreements should delineate between the work that will be accomplished by the prime and the work accomplished by the teaming partners. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency.


2.          Program Details: This Is a Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) Only


The F-16 System Program Office (SPO) at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, is conducting a SSS to assess industry capabilities for the development and qualification of a Form, Fit, and Function (F3) replacement for the F-16 10 KVA Frequency Converter, a critical component within the F-16 Standby Electrical Power System (Generator Set). This effort addresses component obsolescence and ensures continued mission readiness across the global F-16 fleet. The program requires industry partners with demonstrated expertise in military-grade power conversion systems, established design and manufacturing capabilities, and proven track record in avionics qualification programs. Successful contractors must possess the technical resources, facilities, and program management infrastructure to execute complete product development lifecycle from preliminary design through airworthiness certification. Program timeline mandates achievement of fully qualified hardware delivery supporting fleet integration no later than Q1 FY2029, aligning with F-16 sustainment roadmap milestones and operational availability requirements.


3.          SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:   Responses to the notice shall include the following:


a.    Company Information and Point of Contact ("POC"): Company's Name


Street Address, City, State, and Zip Code


Contact information for identified POC, including e-mail, telephone number and facsimile number


b.    Product Information:


Product Literature and other supporting documentation that demonstrates your company's ability to provide the subject product and associated service


Certification/qualification documentation


Service(s) options and description of what is included Delivery date after award

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