F-16 Panel

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, is soliciting proposals for the manufacture of F-16 Avionics Power Control Panel Assemblies (Part Number 16F8455-871, NSN 1680-01-661-7568WF). The procurement requires delivery of 42 total control panels that provide activation means for various F-16 systems including FCC, MMC, LVT, SMS, and other components. Contractors must establish a comprehensive Counterfeit Prevention Plan within 30 days of contract award and comply with strict military packaging, marking, and preservation standards including MIL-STD-2073-1 and MIL-STD-129. The evaluation will be based on price and past performance, with a first article test cost factor of $3,000 applied during bid evaluation. Following multiple amendments, the current proposal submission deadline is April 10, 2025, with delivery schedules extending to 365 days after receipt of order or first article approval.

This opportunity is designated as a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,250 employees. The original equipment manufacturer is Lockheed Martin Corporation (CAGE code 81755), though no current incumbent contractor is identified in the solicitation materials. Bidders may choose between two options: Bid A requiring first article testing plus 41 production units, or Bid B allowing first article waiver plus 42 production units if waiver conditions are met. The contract includes delivery schedules of up to 365 days and requires compliance with NIST SP 800-171 cybersecurity standards. Performance will occur within the United States, with deliveries to DLA Distribution Depot Hill and other facilities at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, and contractors must hold pricing firm for 120 days after proposal submission.