Backplane Assembly

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation (DLA Aviation) is seeking quotations for a Backplane Assembly with National Stock Number 5998-01-279-6019HY, a printed wiring assembly with electronic components for a Foreign Military Sales (FMS) case with Egypt. The solicitation (SPRTA1-25-Q-0360) requires 3 units specifically intended for F-16 Aircraft, with a required delivery date of 30 January 2026. The procurement will follow a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection procedure, where technical acceptability will be initially evaluated before selecting the lowest-priced technically acceptable offer. Quotations are due by 20 June 2025, and contractors must hold their offered prices firm for 120 days. The contract will be awarded on a firm fixed price basis, with the NAICS code 336413 and a size standard of 1,250 employees.

The solicitation is not set aside for small businesses and does not specify current incumbents or precise award values. The procurement includes specific packaging and transportation requirements, with marking to be performed in accordance with MIL-STD-130. The contract involves manufacturing electronic assemblies for military aircraft, targeting contractors with capabilities in producing complex electronic components for defense applications. The procurement is specifically tied to an international military sales agreement with Egypt, indicating potential geopolitical and strategic significance beyond the immediate technical requirements. Contractors will need to demonstrate technical capability to produce high-precision electronic assemblies that meet strict military specifications for F-16 aircraft systems.