F-16 Circuit Card Assembly

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation (DLA Aviation) is seeking to procure F-16 Circuit Card Assemblies (NSN 5998-01-326-8758) through a firm fixed-price solicitation. The contract opportunity, identified as SPRHA4-24-Q-0842, is restricted to Elbit America Inc. (CAGE 0WEC9) as the qualified source for this procurement. Key contract requirements include compliance with ISO 9001:2000 quality standards, submission of a Counterfeit Prevention Plan, and adherence to Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program regulations. The primary evaluation criterion is price, with quotes initially due by July 25, 2024, though this date was later amended to August 21, 2024. Contractors must meet stringent technical specifications outlined in the Engineering Data Requirements (EDR) and Engineering Data List (EDL) documents, including lead-free soldering guidelines and specific manufacturing standards.

The solicitation is not designated for any specific set-aside and covers multiple international military sales, including potential delivery to countries such as Australia, Taiwan, Egypt, Greece, Israel, and others. The initial contract was for 1 EA of the circuit card assembly, but subsequent amendments expanded the quantity to 3 EA, with a required delivery date of July 31, 2026. The estimated total price is not explicitly stated, though the Manufacturing Qualification Requirements document indicates a qualification process cost of $4,800 with a 90-day completion timeline. Delivery locations will include multiple shipping destinations, and the contract allows for less than truckload shipments and early/partial deliveries at no additional cost. Contractors must provide supply chain traceability documentation and obtain written contracting officer approval before shipment, with inspection and acceptance occurring at both origin and destination.