F-16 Plug-in Unit

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation (DLA Aviation) is soliciting quotations for 10 F-16 Plug-in Units, specifically National Stock Number 6625-01-679-1700, through Request for Quotation SPRHA4-25-Q-0204. The solicitation is restricted to two qualified sources: BAE Systems and Astronics Test Systems, operating under NAICS code 334515 for Instrument Manufacturing. The contract requires strict adherence to comprehensive packaging, preservation, and marking specifications outlined in MIL-STD-2073-1, MIL-STD-129, and other related standards. Evaluation will be primarily based on price/cost factors, with contractors required to maintain firm pricing for 120 days and demonstrate compliance with counterfeit prevention planning. The quotation response is due by January 9, 2025, with an expected delivery date of February 28, 2026.

The solicitation is not a small business set-aside and includes specific requirements for origin inspection, military packaging, and item unique identification (IUID). Contractors must implement detailed counterfeit prevention plans, including procurement policies, risk assessments, and mandatory reporting of suspected counterfeit parts. The contract allows for early and partial deliveries at no increased cost, with payment processed through Wide Area Workflow (WAWF). Potential contractors must comply with extensive engineering data requirements, including specific marking specifications and distribution restrictions. The total contract quantity is 10 units, with performance likely centered at Hill Air Force Base, and adherence to complex technical and regulatory standards will be critical for successful award.