F-16 Plug-In Unit, Electr

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is seeking quotations for ten units of F-16 electrical plug-in units (NSN 6625-01-679-1700) through Solicitation Number SPRHA4-26-Q-0578. This procurement is restricted to two qualified sources only: BAE Systems (manufacturer part number 6014432-004, CAGE 12436) and Astronics (part number 408235-W2-S3149, CAGE 21793). Contractors must comply with comprehensive packaging and marking standards per MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129R, maintain supply chain traceability documentation, and adhere to ISO 9001-2015 quality assurance requirements. The solicitation specifies firm fixed pricing with offered prices remaining firm for 120 days, and quotation responses are due by April 28, 2026. The contract carries a Defense Priority and Allocation System (DPAS) rating of A1 for national defense use, and contractors must submit a Counterfeit Prevention Plan as a data deliverable within 30 calendar days of contract award.

This is not a small business set-aside opportunity and is restricted to U.S. contractors only. The two qualified source manufacturers identified—BAE Systems and Astronics—represent the only eligible bidders for this procurement. Delivery of the ten plug-in units is required by February 28, 2027, with F.O.B. Origin shipping terms and inspection and acceptance occurring at the point of origin. A non-separately priced Counterfeit Prevention Plan must be delivered to DLA Distribution Depot Hill in Utah within 30 calendar days of award. The contract requires contractors to utilize Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) for payment requests and receiving reports, and early and partial deliveries are acceptable at no increase in cost, providing flexibility in the delivery schedule for this national defense priority acquisition.