F-16 Interface

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is soliciting quotations for Interface Unit/Comm components (NSN 5895-01-354-4287, Part Number 16E4023-5) used in avionics stores management systems for F-16 military aircraft. This acquisition requires compliance with extensive military specifications and standards, including MIL-STD-130 marking requirements, ISO 9001-2015 quality standards, and a mandatory Counterfeit Prevention Plan per DID DI-MISC-81832 and SAE 5553. Contractors must demonstrate manufacturing capability in accordance with approved engineering data, implement supply chain traceability documentation to be retained for 10 years post-delivery, and ensure all items are properly packaged per MIL-STD-2073-1E military packaging standards. The government will evaluate proposals based on qualification status, pricing across five quantity brackets (1-2 EA, 3-4 EA, 5-10 EA, 11-15 EA, and 16+ EA), compliance with technical specifications, and quality assurance capabilities. The solicitation was originally posted on March 23, 2026, with Amendment 0001 extending the closing date for quotation receipt to May 8, 2026, and interested parties must acknowledge receipt of this amendment to avoid offer rejection.

This solicitation is not restricted by small business set-asides and is limited to qualified sources only: Elbit America (CAGE 0WEC9) and Lockheed Martin (CAGE 81755), each manufacturing part number 16E4023-5. The acquisition supports Foreign Military Sales to Taiwan (FMS Case TW-D-SAD) under BDSA national defense certification with an A1 rating. The government intends to procure 2 units with delivery required by February 15, 2028, and offered prices must be held firm for 120 days. Delivery is FOB Origin with early and partial deliveries acceptable at no cost increase, and Government Contract Quality Assurance inspection and acceptance will occur at the point of origin. Contractors desiring to become qualified sources must submit a qualification package at an estimated cost of $12,500 with an estimated 180-day completion timeline, and all work is to be performed in the United States. The contracting officer, Michelle L Mihu (michelle.mihu@us.af.mil, 385-591-5148), is located at DLA Aviation-Ogden at Hill Air Force Base, Utah.