DRAFT RFP F-16 Boresight

The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Lifecycle Management Center at Robins Air Force Base is seeking industry feedback on a draft Request for Proposal for F-16 Boresight Systems through this pre-solicitation notice. The procurement involves an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for aircraft boresight kits and related services, including pre-production and production units, calibration kits, repair services, tear down and evaluation services, and associated technical documentation. The boresight system must be a completely digital measurement system capable of performing confidence checks and alignment of critical F-16 subsystems including the Head-Up Display, Gun, Inertial Navigational Unit, Fire Control Radar antenna, Angle of Attack sensors, and Rate Sensor Unit across all F-16 aircraft blocks. Proposals will be evaluated based on three factors in order of importance: Technical Performance (operational effectiveness and suitability), Small Business Participation, and Price/Cost, using a best-value tradeoff methodology. Industry feedback on this draft RFP is requested by close of business on September 12, 2025, and the government emphasizes this is not a formal solicitation that will result in contract awards.

This opportunity does not utilize any set-aside designations and is open to all qualified contractors. No incumbent contractors or current service providers are specifically identified in the documentation. The contract structure includes a base period plus seven 12-month option periods, creating a potential total contract duration of eight years with firm fixed pricing. Best estimated quantities range from 1-9 units per contract line item, though specific award values or budget ranges are not disclosed in the pre-solicitation materials. The procurement requires compliance with cybersecurity standards including NIST SP 800-171 assessments, item unique identification requirements, and an Operational User Evaluation phase where contractors must provide training and allow government maintainers to test system performance. Delivery locations are to be determined, and the contract will include standard inspection and acceptance requirements along with provisions for large businesses to submit subcontracting plans.