F-16 Interface Unit, Comm

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is procuring 16 units of F-16 Interface Unit, Communication equipment under National Stock Number 5895-01-354-4287, part number 16E4023-5. This firm-fixed-price solicitation (SPRHA4-25-R-0786) is restricted to qualified sources, specifically ElbitAmerica (CAGE 0WEC9) and Lockheed Martin (CAGE 81755), with potential contractors required to submit a manufacturing qualification package estimated to cost $12,500 and take approximately 180 days to complete. Key requirements include compliance with ISO 9001:2015 quality standards, implementation of a comprehensive Counterfeit Prevention Plan within thirty days of contract award, and adherence to strict packaging and preservation standards per multiple military specifications. The solicitation requires detailed technical competence verification, manufacturing capabilities demonstration, and facility inspections by government personnel. The proposal submission deadline has been extended to August 22, 2025 at 11:59 PM, with contract delivery required by November 3, 2026.

This procurement does not utilize any small business set-aside designation and falls under NAICS code 336413 with a small business size standard of 1,250 employees. Lockheed Martin Corporation appears as the original manufacturer of the interface unit based on the engineering data list, while ElbitAmerica is also listed as a qualified source. The contract involves manufacturing 16 communication interface units for F-16 aircraft, with early and partial deliveries acceptable before the November 2026 delivery date. Performance will occur at the contractor's facilities, subject to government inspection and qualification requirements, with extensive technical documentation including over 30 engineering drawings and specifications governing circuit card assemblies, printed wiring boards, and various electronic components. The solicitation emphasizes stringent counterfeit prevention measures and export control restrictions, particularly regarding technical data sharing with foreign entities.