F-16 Antenna

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is soliciting quotations for one F-16 antenna (NSN 5985-01-146-9283) under Request for Quotation SPRHA4-26-Q-0399. This foreign military sales procurement is restricted to four qualified sources: Axillon Aerospace, Fisica Applied Technologies, Lockheed Martin, and CAES Systems. Offerors must comply with extensive requirements including adherence to MIL-STD-2000 for aircraft soldering (using leaded solder), MIL-STD-130 for unique item identification with human-readable and machine-readable markings, comprehensive counterfeit prevention measures aligned with aerospace standards, and military packaging and marking per MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129R. Award will be made on a firm fixed-price basis evaluated primarily on price, with vendors required to provide range pricing for quantities of 1-2 units, 3-4 units, and 5-10 units. Quotations are due by April 6, 2026, with the solicitation having been posted on March 4, 2026; notably, this requirement was cancelled on March 24, 2026, the same day this summary is being prepared.

This solicitation involves no set-aside designations and represents a continuation of work previously associated with Lockheed Martin Corporation (CAGE 81755), which is identified as the manufacturer of this F-16 antenna component. The procurement requires delivery of one antenna unit to DLO002 (foreign military sales destination) by December 30, 2027, with F.O.B. origin and surface transportation. Vendors must hold prices firm for 120 days and comply with Buy American and Balance of Payments Program provisions, as well as representations and certifications regarding small business status, defense telecommunications equipment, foreign ownership, export controls, and child labor. The NAICS code is 334220 (Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing) with a small business size standard of 1,250 employees. The contracting officer for this solicitation is Kody R. Quayle at Hill Air Force Base, Utah.