F-16 module assembly, HEA

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is soliciting proposals for fifty F-16 module assemblies with the National Stock Number 5975015761361WF. This solicitation (SPRHA4-25-R-0254) is specifically restricted to Elbit America, Inc. as the qualified source and is a rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS DO-A1). The contract will be firm-fixed-price with a 120-day proposal validity period, requiring unique item identification marking per MIL-STD-130 and compliance with electrostatic discharge packaging requirements. Proposals were originally due on March 3, 2025, but have been extended to June 5, 2025, at 11:59 PM through multiple amendments. Contractors must also submit a Counterfeit Prevention Plan and demonstrate supply chain traceability and cybersecurity compliance through NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment requirements.

The solicitation is not set aside for any specific small business category and is classified under NAICS code 335931 with a size standard of 600 employees. The contract requires delivery of the module assemblies by September 15, 2026, with early and partial deliveries acceptable at no additional cost. Packaging must adhere to strict military standards including MIL-STD-2073-1 for preservation, ASTM D3951 for commercial packaging, and MIL-STD-129 for military marking. The procurement is being managed by DLA Aviation's Procurement Operations at Hill Air Force Base in Utah, with Kody R. Quayle serving as the buyer. Detailed special packaging instructions specify requirements for both Level A and Level B packaging, with specific dimensional and material specifications that must be precisely followed by the contractor.