F-16 Antenna

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is soliciting quotations for two units of NSN 5985-01-146-9283 F-16 antennas under solicitation number SPRHA4-26-Q-0298. This procurement is restricted to four qualified sources: Axillon Aerospace, Fisica, Lockheed Martin, and CAES, each with approved manufacturer part numbers for this critical component. Contractors must comply with extensive preservation, packaging, and marking requirements per military standards including MIL-STD 2073-1, MIL-STD 129, and ASTM D3951, as well as safeguarding of defense information and prohibition of certain telecommunications equipment. Quotations must be submitted using quantity range pricing across five brackets (1-2 EA, 3-4 EA, 5-10 EA, 11-15 EA, and 16+ EA), with prices held firm for 120 days. The original solicitation deadline of March 6, 2026 has been extended to March 17, 2026 via amendment, and offerors must properly acknowledge receipt of this amendment to avoid rejection of their bids.

This procurement is not a small business set-aside and is classified as a Foreign Military Sales requirement for Pakistan under FMS Case PK-D-KCT. The required delivery date for the antennas is December 30, 2027, allowing contractors substantial lead time for manufacturing and quality assurance. Items must include Unique Item Identifiers marked in accordance with MIL-STD-130 and be shipped FOB Origin with surface transportation, with standard inspection and acceptance occurring at the origin point. The solicitation is rated DO: A1 under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System and is being processed by DLA Aviation - Ogden at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. No specific contract value is disclosed in the available documentation, though the request encompasses a limited quantity suitable for foreign military sales operations.