F-16 Installation Kits

The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Air Force Sustainment Center at Hill AFB, Utah is seeking to procure multiple F-16 Installation Kits through a proposed sole-source contract with BAE Systems. The solicitation covers six different National Stock Number (NSN) installation kits that include power supplies, connector housings, hardware replacement assemblies, and electronic initiator components for F-16 aircraft systems. The government intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract under 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), citing that BAE Systems owns the critical technical data rights for these components. The solicitation response deadline is March 10, 2025, and the government will evaluate proposals based on which quotation is most advantageous to the government. While the procurement is intended as a sole-source action, the agency will consider capability statements and proposals from other interested parties.

The contract is not set aside for small businesses and has a NAICS code of 336413 with a size standard of 1,250 employees. The procurement involves multiple line items with specific delivery requirements between January 2026 and July 2026 to DLA Distribution at Hill AFB. The total quantity includes items such as 2 power supply/connector housing kits, 1 hardware replacement assembly for frequency changer unit modification, 1 microwave unit hardware replacement, and 3 IPA hardware replacement assemblies. The kits vary in size and weight, with dimensions ranging from small 4" x 12" x 4" units to larger assemblies measuring up to 36 feet in length. Delivery terms are FOB Origin, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the source location, and the contract includes higher-level quality assurance requirements under AS 9100 standards.