F-16 - Circuit Card Assembly

Defense Logistics Agency Aviation seeks quotations for 2 each of NSN 5998-01-238-0083 circuit card assemblies for F-16 applications, with quotations due November 4, 2026. This procurement is restricted to qualified sources only: Elbit America (CAGE OWEC9) and Lockheed Martin (CAGE 81755). The acquisition is rated for national defense under BDSA Regulation 2 with an A1 rating and is not a small business set-aside.

Delivery is required by January 26, 2028, F.O.B. Destination to Foreign Military Sales customers. The Government is requesting range pricing for quantities of 1–2 EA, 3–4 EA, 5–10 EA, 11–15 EA, and 16+ EA to accommodate potential quantity variations at award, as FMS requirements are typically volatile. The Government reserves the right to amend quantities based on FMS needs at time of award.

Place of performance includes manufacturing at the qualified source facility. Prospective offerors must satisfy mandatory manufacturing qualification requirements effective September 23, 2026, including certification of facilities and testing capabilities, a complete Lockheed Martin drawing 16E10112 data package, compliance with ESA-approved engineering data and Unique Identification (UID) per DFARS 211.274, a government-approved qualification test plan, and provision of a pre-contract qualification article at the offeror's expense. The estimated qualification cost is $150,000 with a 365-day completion timeline. Qualification notifications must be submitted at least 30 days in advance, with results provided within 180 days.

Item specifications require ISO 9001:2015 certification, IUID marking per MIL-STD-130, supply chain traceability documentation, and compliance with higher-level contract quality requirements. A Counterfeit Prevention Plan (DD Form 1423) must be delivered within 30 calendar days of award to Jake Widdison at 416 SCMS/GUEAA, Hill Air Force Base, Utah. Packaging must comply with MIL-STD 2073-1, MIL-STD 129, ASTM D3951, and ISPM 15. The NAICS code is 334412. Evaluation is based primarily on price, with all other factors significantly less important.