F-16 Advanced Interference Blanker Unit (AIBU)
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA8251-25-D-AIBU
- Agency
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Air Force Sustainment Center
Air Force Materiel Command, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 811210 Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
- Place of performance
- United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command is seeking qualified contractors to repair and test F-16 Advanced Interference Blanker Units (AIBUs) to serviceable "A" condition through two separate solicitations (FA825125R0003 and FA825125R0011) scheduled for release on September 23-24, 2025. The procurement covers four specific NSNs (5895-01-331-0720, 5895-01-308-0933, 5895-01-347-8037, and 5895-01-357-0739) with corresponding part numbers, requiring contractors to perform just-in-time repairs rather than scheduled maintenance. Contractors must maintain comprehensive capabilities including expertise, labor, tools, equipment, and parts necessary to restore these critical aircraft components to functional condition per Original Equipment Manufacturer specifications and approved technical orders. The qualification process requires potential sources to undergo rigorous evaluation including facilities verification, repair capability demonstration, and submission of qualification test plans to the 416th SCMS/GUEAA engineering support activity. Each qualification effort is estimated to cost $23,300 and requires 180 days to complete, with successful qualification being mandatory for contract eligibility though not guaranteeing award.
This opportunity does not include any set-aside designations and is open to all qualified sources meeting the stringent technical requirements. The anticipated CLIN structure indicates repair quantities of 275 units for NSN 5895-01-308-0933 with additional units specified for the remaining NSNs, though complete quantity details were not fully provided in the synopsis. No current incumbents or potential award values were disclosed in the pre-solicitation notice. Contractors must own or operate facilities capable of restoring AIBUs to functional conditions and maintain detailed test and repair records including cost accounting documentation for all assets serviced under the contract. The repair processes must restore service life to levels resembling originally manufactured items, with components reassembled to furnish serviceable rebuilt assets. Sources may qualify through several waiver criteria including previous government supply certification or qualification for similar assemblies or related part numbers.
Notice text
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Update #2 · Latest ·
NOTICE: This is not a solicitation but rather a pre-solicitation synopsis to determine potential sources of information and planning purposes only.
- Solicitation will be issued on or about: 24 September 2025
- Solicitation number: FA825125R0011
- Purchase Request number: FD2020-25-00499
- Nomenclature/Noun: F-16 Advanced Interference Blanker Unit (AIBU)
- NSNs: 5895-01-331-0720, 5895-01-308-0933, 5895-01-347-8037, and 5895-01-357-0739
- Cage/Part Number(s): 5188110-004, 5188110-005, 5188110-007, and 5188110-008
- RMC: R1/C
- Description: This effort is to repair and test the following F-16 Advanced Interference Blanker Unit (AIBU) to serviceable “A” condition however, not like new cosmetically. The qualified source/contractor will repair assets per Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specification, approved technical orders and methods approved through the cognizant USAF engineer at the time of qualification or during continuing qualification. AIBU asset repair is categorized as just-in-time repair, not scheduled repair, the contractor SHALL provide and maintain all the capabilities to test and repair assets to a serviceable “A” condition such as, but not limited to, required expertise/skills, labor, tools, equipment, and parts in order to deliver the serviceable assets within the time period specified on the contract. The Contractor SHALL maintain test and repair records that include cost accounting records of all assets serviced under the contract. These reusable components are not required to maintain the end item identification. The AIBU parts SHALL be reassembled so as to furnish serviceable rebuilt assets. The repair processes used by the contractor SHALL bring service life back to the reconditioned AIBU that would resemble the originally manufactured item. The AIBUs are restored to functional conditions in a facility owned and/or operated by the Contractor.
Anticipated CLIN structure:
NOUN NSN CLIN BEQ U/I Price
AIBU 5895-01-308-0933WF 0001 275 EA Priced
AIBU 5895-01-357-0739WF 0002 275 EA Priced
AIBU 5895-01-347-8037WF 0003 25 EA Priced
AIBU 5895-01-331-0720WF 0004 300 EA Priced
Recurring Data deliverables N/A 0005 1 LO NSP
Non recurring Data Deliverables N/A 0006 1 LO NSP
9. Contract Type and Length: This is for a 5-year, Firm Fixed Price, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Contract. The Governments best estimated quantity for repairs will be placed on orders during the 5 year ordering period.
10. Delivery Schedule: 30 days after receipt of carcass. Early delivery is acceptable.
11. Destination: FB2029 (Hill AFB)
12. Place of Performance: Contractor’s facility
13. Set-aside status: Unrestricted
Update #1 ·
NOTICE: This is not a solicitation but rather a pre-solicitation synopsis to determine potential sources of information and planning purposes only.
- Solicitation will be issued on or about: 23 September 2025
- Solicitation number: FA825125R0003
- Purchase Request number: FD2020-25-00499
- Nomenclature/Noun: F-16 Advanced Interference Blanker Unit (AIBU)
- NSNs: 5895-01-331-0720, 5895-01-308-0933, 5895-01-347-8037, and 5895-01-357-0739
- Cage/Part Number(s): 5188110-004, 5188110-005, 5188110-007, and 5188110-008
- RMC: R1/C
- Description: This effort is to repair and test the following F-16 Advanced Interference Blanker Unit (AIBU) to serviceable “A” condition however, not like new cosmetically. The qualified source/contractor will repair assets per Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specification, approved technical orders and methods approved through the cognizant USAF engineer at the time of qualification or during continuing qualification. AIBU asset repair is categorized as just-in-time repair, not scheduled repair, the contractor SHALL provide and maintain all the capabilities to test and repair assets to a serviceable “A” condition such as, but not limited to, required expertise/skills, labor, tools, equipment, and parts in order to deliver the serviceable assets within the time period specified on the contract. The Contractor SHALL maintain test and repair records that include cost accounting records of all assets serviced under the contract. These reusable components are not required to maintain the end item identification. The AIBU parts SHALL be reassembled so as to furnish serviceable rebuilt assets. The repair processes used by the contractor SHALL bring service life back to the reconditioned AIBU that would resemble the originally manufactured item. The AIBUs are restored to functional conditions in a facility owned and/or operated by the Contractor.
Anticipated CLIN structure:
NOUN NSN CLIN BEQ U/I Price
AIBU 5895-01-308-0933WF 0001 275 EA Priced
AIBU 5895-01-357-0739WF 0002 275 EA Priced
AIBU 5895-01-347-8037WF 0003 25 EA Priced
AIBU 5895-01-331-0720WF 0004 300 EA Priced
Recurring Data deliverables N/A 0005 1 LO NSP
Non recurring Data Deliverables N/A 0006 1 LO NSP
9. Contract Type and Length: This is for a 5-year, Firm Fixed Price, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Contract. The Governments best estimated quantity for repairs will be placed on orders during the 5 year ordering period.
10. Delivery Schedule: 30 days after receipt of carcass. Early delivery is acceptable.
11. Destination: FB2029 (Hill AFB)
12. Place of Performance: Contractor’s facility
13. Set-aside status: Unrestricted
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| RQR_0739.pdf | ||
| RQR_0720.pdf | ||
| RQR_8037.pdf | ||
| RQR_0933.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation | |
| F-16 Advanced Interference Blanker Unit (AIBU) | Pre-Solicitation |
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