F-16 Iridium Catalyst SSS final.docx

This is a Sources Sought document for market research regarding F-16 Iridium Catalyst production and sustainment. The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Air Force Sustainment Center is conducting this market research to identify responsible sources capable of supplying iridium catalysts for F-16 applications, determine competitive viability, and assess eligibility for small business set-aside designation. The effort seeks to understand the industrial base's capacity to produce these specialized catalytic components and support ongoing F-16 sustainment operations.

The document serves as a pre-solicitation inquiry to gather information from potential contractors about their capabilities, experience, and capacity to meet Air Force requirements for iridium catalyst supply and related services. Responses to this sources sought will inform the Air Force's acquisition strategy and determine whether a formal solicitation will be issued as fully competitive, limited competitive, or under a small business set-aside. Interested contractors should provide detailed information regarding their production capabilities, past performance with similar catalytic materials, quality assurance systems, and estimated pricing for both initial supply and sustainment quantities.