F-16 Form, Fit, and Function (F3) replacement for the 10 KVA Frequency Converter
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- SS_10KVAFrequencyConverter
- Agency
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AFLCMC Hill AFB
Lifecycle Management Center, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 335311 Power, Distribution, and Specialty Transformer Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Lifecycle Management Center at Hill Air Force Base is conducting a Sources Sought Synopsis to identify potential contractors for developing and qualifying a Form, Fit, and Function (F3) replacement for the F-16 10 KVA Frequency Converter, a critical component of the F-16 Standby Electrical Power System. This procurement addresses component obsolescence issues to ensure continued mission readiness for the global F-16 fleet and requires industry partners with demonstrated expertise in military-grade power conversion systems. The government is seeking responses from all responsible sources, including small businesses such as 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, HUBZone, and Women-Owned small business concerns, to determine market capabilities and establish the best acquisition strategy. Interested parties must identify their small business status under NAICS code 335311 (Power, Distribution, and Specialty Transformer Manufacturing) and provide capability statements along with descriptions of similar services provided to government and commercial customers over the past three years. The response deadline is October 1, 2025, and any teaming arrangements must clearly delineate work division between prime contractors and teaming partners.
This opportunity currently has no set-aside designation, though the government is conducting market research to determine if the procurement can be structured as a competitive acquisition or a total Small Business Set-Aside. No current incumbents or contractors are identified in the notice, and no specific award values or budget ranges are disclosed at this pre-solicitation stage. The procurement falls under PSC category 1680 (Miscellaneous Aircraft Accessories And Components) and targets the specialized manufacturing sector for power distribution and transformer equipment. The timeline indicates this is purely an information-gathering phase, with the actual solicitation and contract award processes to follow based on the market research results. The government emphasizes that this is not yet a formal solicitation but rather a planning tool to assess industry capabilities and determine the most appropriate contracting approach for this critical F-16 component replacement program.
Notice text
1. NOTICE: This is not a solicitation but rather a Sources Sought Synopsis to determent potential sources for information and planning purposes only
1.1. The purpose of this Sources Sought is to conduct market research to determine if responsible sources exist, to assist in determining if this effort can be competitive and/or a total Small Business Set-Aside. The proposed North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) Code is 335311 which have a corresponding Size standard of $X. The Government will use this information to determine the best acquisition strategy for this procurement. The Government is interested in all small businesses to include 8 (a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, HUBZone, and Women-Owned small business concerns. The Government requests that interested parties respond to this notice if applicable and identify your small business status to the identified NAICS code. Additionally, please provide any anticipated teaming arrangements, along with a description of similar services offered to the Government and to commercial customers for the past three years. Any responses involving teaming agreements should delineate between the work that will be accomplished by the prime and the work accomplished by the teaming partners. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency.
2. ProgramDetails: This Is a Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) Only
The F-16 System Program Office (SPO) at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, is conducting a SSS to assess industry capabilities for the development and qualification of a Form, Fit, and Function (F3) replacement for the F-16 10 KVA Frequency Converter, a critical component within the F-16 Standby Electrical Power System (Generator Set). This effort addresses component obsolescence and ensures continued mission readiness across the global F-16 fleet. The program requires industry partners with demonstrated expertise in military-grade power conversion systems, established design and manufacturing capabilities, and proven track record in avionics qualification programs. Successful contractors must possess the technical resources, facilities, and program management infrastructure to execute complete product development lifecycle from preliminary design through airworthiness certification. Program timeline mandates achievement of fully qualified hardware delivery supporting fleet integration no later than Q1 FY2029, aligning with F-16 sustainment roadmap milestones and operational availability requirements.
3. SUBMISSIONREQUIREMENTS: Responses to the notice shall include the following:
a. Company Information and Point of Contact ("POC"): Company's Name
Street Address, City, State, and Zip Code
Contact information for identified POC, including e-mail, telephone number and facsimile number
b. Product Information:
Product Literature and other supporting documentation that demonstrates your company's ability to provide the subject product and associated service
Certification/qualification documentation
Service(s) options and description of what is included Delivery date after award
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