F-16 Heads Up Display

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is soliciting quotations for F-16 Heads Up Display monitors, specifically pilot aft seat models (NSN 1270-01-514-2683 WF, part number 46431110-30). This is a Foreign Military Sales requirement with a procurement deadline of April 21, 2026. Eligible offerors are restricted to four qualified manufacturers: Industrial Electronic Engineers (CAGE 05464), Elbit (CAGE 50218), Battelle Memorial (CAGE 79986), and BAE (CAGE 99789), though contractors may submit qualification packages to become eligible sources. Contract requirements include ISO 9001-2015 compliance, military packaging per MIL-STD-2073-1E, marking per MIL-STD-129R and MIL-STD-130, and submission of a Counterfeit Prevention Plan within 30 days after receipt of order. Offerors may bid under Bid A, which requires First Article testing and delivery within 166 calendar days, or Bid B, which waives First Article requirements in exchange for production delivery by December 31, 2027. Evaluation will include a $5,000 government cost factor for first article testing, and pricing must be held firm for 120 days with range pricing provided for quantities of 1-2, 3-4, 5-10, 11-15, and 16+ units.

This acquisition carries no small business set-aside designation. Battelle Memorial Institute appears to be the current manufacturer based on the Engineering Data List. The government intends to purchase a total of nine units, with the immediate requirement for one unit and anticipated FMS customer volatility for additional procurements. Qualification requirements include satisfactory form, fit, and function evaluation within 180 days at an estimated cost of $70,500, with provisions for source qualification waivers under six specified criteria. The contracting officer is Michelle L. Mihu at DLA Aviation, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, and all deliveries must be FOB Origin. Place of performance is the United States, with manufacturing restricted to qualified sources and technical data distribution limited to Department of Defense and U.S. DoD contractors due to critical technology export control restrictions under ITAR and EAR.