F-16 Interface Unit, Comm
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- SPRHA4-25-R-0786
- Agency
- Aviation Defense Logistics Agency, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 336413 Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing
- Points of contact
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- Travis Bodily travis.bodily@us.af.mil (385) 591-0001
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is seeking to procure 16 Interface Units, Communication (NSN: 5985013544287WF) for F-16 aircraft with a specific part number (16E4023-5). The agency is conducting market research to determine potential sources capable of meeting their requirements and to enhance competition in the acquisition process. Interested parties must demonstrate unique engineering capabilities, manufacturing knowledge, and ability to meet stringent qualification requirements established by the design control activity. Potential suppliers must notify the contracting officer of their interest and capability to satisfy the government's requirements within 15 days of the notice, with a detailed qualification process that includes submitting a comprehensive data package, demonstrating manufacturing and testing processes, and providing a pre-contract award qualification article. The key evaluation criteria will focus on the offeror's ability to meet qualification requirements in accordance with FAR clause 52.209-1, with an emphasis on maintaining the quality and technical specifications of the interface unit.
The procurement is not set aside for small businesses, and the estimated delivery schedule targets October 29, 2026. The qualification process involves significant upfront investment for potential suppliers, including an estimated testing and evaluation cost of $12,500 and a projected 180-day completion timeline. Suppliers may qualify for partial waivers through five specific Source Qualification Waiver Criteria, which consider factors such as previous government supply experience and qualification for similar assemblies. The contract opportunity is subject to Free Trade Agreements and falls under the NAICS category 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing) with a Product Service Code of 5895 for Miscellaneous Communication Equipment. Potential suppliers must be prepared to demonstrate extensive technical capabilities, with the understanding that successful qualification does not guarantee contract award, and all requirements must be fully met before the contract award date.
Notice text
Combined Request for Information and Synopsis
This notice is a combined Request for Information and Synopsis. The primary purposes of this notice are as follows:
- Conduct market research to determine if other sources capable of satisfying the agency’s requirements exist and if commercial items or non-developmental items are available that meet the agency’s requirements.
- Improve small business access to acquisition information.
- Enhance competition by identifying contracting and subcontracting opportunities.
This announcement is not a Request for Proposal or an Invitation for Bid, nor is it to be construed as a commitment by the Government. The Government does not intend to contract based on this request or otherwise pay for any information solicited herein. Interested parties should contact Travis Bodily at 385-519-8100 or email travis.bodily@us.af.mil
Detailed Information
Noun: Interface Unit, Comm
NSN: 5985013544287WF
P/N: 16E4023-5
Estimated Quantity: 16 EA
Destination: SW3210
Estimated Delivery Schedule: 29 October 2026
Set-aside: It is NOT expected that this requirement will be set-aside for small businesses
Statements
Based upon market research, the Government is not planning on using policies contained in Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, in its solicitation for the described supplies or services. However, interested parties may identify to the contracting officer their interest and capability to satisfy the Government's requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice.
All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency.
This part required engineering source approval by the design control activity to maintain the quality of the part. Existing unique design capability, engineering skills and manufacturing knowledge by the qualified source(s). The approved source(s) retain data rights, manufacturing knowledge, or technical data that are not economically available to the Government, and the data or knowledge is essential to maintaining the quality of the part. An alternate source must qualify in accordance with the design control activity’s procedures, as approved by the cognizant Government engineering activity. The
qualification procedures must be approved by the Government engineering activity having jurisdiction over the part in the intended application.
Award will be made only if the offeror, the product/service, or the manufacturer meets qualification requirements at the time of award in accordance with FAR clause 52.209-1. The solicitation identifies the office where additional information can be obtained concerning qualification requirements are cited in each individual solicitation.
One or more of the items under this acquisition is subject to Free Trade Agreements.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| MQR.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| F-16 Interface Unit, Comm | Award Notice | |
| F-16 Interface Unit, Comm | Solicitation | |
| F-16 Interface Unit, Comm | Pre-Solicitation |
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