F-16 AESA Radar Host Units

The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) F-16 System Program Office at Hill Air Force Base is conducting market research to identify potential manufacturers capable of producing F-16 A/N APG-83 Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) Radar assets for Foreign Military Sales. The procurement encompasses specific Line Replaceable Units and Line Replaceable Modules including Receiver Exciter Processors, Programmed Antennas, Radar Equipment Racks, and various electronic components with designated part numbers. Potential contractors must demonstrate manufacturing capabilities, anticipated lead times, experience shipping advanced technology, production capacity, and potential teaming arrangements. The agency is particularly interested in contractor relationships with Northrop Grumman Corporation and Lockheed Martin Corporation. Responses to this market research are due by September 18, 2025, with George Bell serving as the primary point of contact for this voluntary information gathering effort.

This opportunity specifically targets small businesses including 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Hubzone, and Women-Owned small business concerns under NAICS code 334511 with a size standard of 1,350 employees, though no formal set-aside designation applies to this pre-solicitation phase. The document references existing relationships with major defense contractors Northrop Grumman Corporation and Lockheed Martin Corporation, suggesting these companies may have incumbent positions or relevant experience in F-16 radar systems. No specific award values, budget ranges, or quantities are disclosed in this sources sought notice, as this represents preliminary market research rather than a formal solicitation. The synopsis emphasizes that responses are purely for market research purposes with no guarantee of cost reimbursement for submissions. The 30-day response window from posting to deadline indicates the government's timeline for gathering industry feedback before potentially moving to a formal procurement process.