F-16 Electron Tube

This solicitation seeks the procurement of eleven F-16 electron tubes to support aircraft for Portugal, Germany, and the United States. The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is seeking to acquire these goods to support the F-16 Mid-Life Update program. The solicitation is open only to three pre-approved sources: L3 Harris, L3 Communications, and Northrop Grumman. All other potential sources must complete extensive manufacturing qualification requirements to be eligible for consideration. Responses are due by May 14, 2022.

There is no set-aside designation for this requirement. The primary NAICS code is 336411 and PSC code is 6150. The incumbent contractors for these electron tubes who have already achieved approved source status are L3 Harris, L3 Communications, and Northrop Grumman. The total quantity of eleven electron tubes will be acquired to support F-16 aircraft in multiple international locations, with various delivery dates required to Portugal, Germany, and United States domestic locations. The estimated value of this contract is under $10 million based on previous contract amounts for similar requirements.