F-16 Probe

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is procuring F-16 Probe Waveguide Thermistor Mount assemblies (NSN 5985-01-606-5275) through Solicitation SPRHA4-26-Q-0504, issued on March 24, 2026. This acquisition is restricted to qualified sources, with Keysight Technologies (CAGE 7ZXR5) currently identified as the sole qualified manufacturer, though other vendors may supply if the parts are manufactured by this qualified source. Prospective offerors must satisfy ten comprehensive manufacturing qualification requirements, including facility certifications, possession of technical data packages, submission of government-approved qualification test plans, and provision of pre-contract award qualification articles at the offeror's expense. Awards will be evaluated solely on price, with an evaluation cost of $2,500 for First Article testing factored into the analysis. The submission deadline for quotations is April 25, 2026, with quotations to be held firm for 120 days.

This solicitation contains no set-aside designations and restricts award to qualified sources, with Keysight Technologies presently the only identified qualified contractor. The Government seeks five total units with two alternative bid options: Bid A requiring First Article approval plus four production articles with delivery within 120 calendar days after receipt of order for the First Article and 90 calendar days after First Article approval for production articles, or Bid B waiving First Article requirements with all five units due by March 1, 2028. Contractors must provide range pricing across multiple quantity brackets (1-2 EA, 3-4 EA, 5-10 EA, 11-15 EA, and 16+ EA) due to Foreign Military Sales customer volatility. All performance will take place in the United States, with specific delivery schedules and inspection acceptance points varying by bid option (F.O.B. Origin for production articles under Bid A and F.O.B. Destination for the First Article under Bid B). Additionally, contractors must submit a First Article Test Report and Counterfeit Prevention Plan, both due 30 calendar days after contract award, with all deliverables subject to MIL-STD-130 marking requirements and MIL-STD-2073-1E military packaging standards.