F-16 Interface Unit, Comm

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is procuring one F-16 Interface Unit, Communication with National Stock Number 5895-01-354-4287 and part number 16E4023-5. This solicitation is restricted to two qualified sources: ElbitAmerica and Lockheed Martin, and is approved for U.S. contractors only as part of a Foreign Military Sales (FMS) case. Contractors must meet stringent manufacturing qualification requirements including prequalification notice, facilities verification, data verification, manufacturing process verification, and submission of a pre-contract award qualification article with an estimated qualification cost of $12,500 and 180-day completion timeline. The procurement involves complex technical requirements including counterfeit prevention plans, specialized packaging standards per MIL-STD-2073-1, and compliance with export control restrictions under Distribution D authorization. The original solicitation deadline of October 13, 2025 has been extended to December 4, 2025, with delivery required by August 31, 2027.

This opportunity has no set-aside designation and is open to the two pre-qualified manufacturers: ElbitAmerica and Lockheed Martin Corporation, with Lockheed Martin appearing as the original equipment manufacturer based on the engineering documentation. The solicitation requests quantity range pricing for 1-2, 3-4, 5-10, 11-15, and 16+ units, though the immediate requirement is for one unit. The contract includes strict export control requirements due to the critical technology nature of the F-16 communication interface equipment, with technical data restricted to Department of Defense and DoD contractors only. Manufacturing must occur in compliance with specialized military standards including unique identification requirements, counterfeit prevention protocols, and adherence to leaded solder specifications for reliability concerns. Performance will take place at the contractor's qualified manufacturing facility, with government oversight and inspection rights throughout the production and testing processes.