CHARGER, BATTERY_End_Item_F-16_NSN_6130014866660HY_PN_713290-2

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation (on behalf of the Air Force Sustainment Center's 422nd Supply Chain Management Squadron) is conducting a sources-sought market research effort for manufacture of battery chargers for F-16 aircraft, with responses due by June 30, 2026. No set-aside is anticipated. Performance location is Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma. The requirement covers new manufacture of 7 units (Part Number 713290-2, NSN 6130-01-486-6660HY) with no repair component. Sources must furnish all labor, materials, facilities, and equipment for manufacture, including component procurement, inspection, testing, preservation, packaging, shipping, supply chain management, logistics planning, forecasting, long-lead-time parts procurement, and addressing diminishing manufacturing sources. Potential sources may bear nonrecurring engineering costs and must complete a Source Approval Request package per qualification requirements. Unit prices will be established at contract award. The government intends to use market research responses to determine acquisition strategy and competitive eligibility, including potential Small Business Set-Aside designation. All business categories are encouraged to respond: large business, small business, 8(a), service-disabled veteran-owned small business, HUBZone, and women-owned small business. NAICS code 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing) applies, with a 1,250-employee size standard. Submit business capability information to 430scms.afmc.rfiresponses@us.af.mil; Source Approval Request packages must be submitted electronically through DoD SAFE to 429SCMS.SASPO.Workflow@us.af.mil and jenise.lucero.1.ctr@us.af.mil.