F-16 Radar Electrical Limiter IDIQ - NSN: 5895-01-515-8924 WF

The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Air Force Sustainment Center is seeking qualified manufacturers to produce F-16 Radar Electrical Limiter components (NSN 5895-01-515-8924WF, Part Number 588R499H01) through this pre-solicitation notice. Prospective offerors must demonstrate compliance with AS9100 certification, CMMC Level II self-certification, and comprehensive manufacturing capabilities, and must satisfy pre-contract qualification requirements estimated at $2,000 and 90 days to complete. Key technical requirements include adherence to MIL-STD-2000 soldering standards, continued use of leaded solder per Air Force Airworthiness Advisory M-05-01, application of Unique Identification marking per MIL-STD-130, and possession of a Nuclear Regulatory Commission license to handle radioactive materials contained in the component. The government will evaluate proposals based on firm qualifications, manufacturing capability, proposed teaming arrangements, first-article production timelines, and other acquisition-related factors. Interested parties must respond by March 11, 2026 to contracting officers Thomas Worthington and Avery Irwin at Hill Air Force Base, with contract award anticipated within 60 days of the full solicitation closure.

This acquisition uses no set-aside designation and is open to all responsible qualified sources under full and open competition, though small business participation is strongly encouraged. The contract will be structured as a five-year Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity award on a Firm-Fixed-Price basis with a maximum value ceiling of $4 million and an estimated minimum quantity of 25 units. The procurement carries an estimated qualification cost of $2,000 and a 90-day completion timeline for qualification activities; offerors will receive notification of qualification testing results within 30 days of submission. Northrop Grumman Systems is identified as the current manufacturer, and the component contains radioactive isotopes and is classified as electrostatic discharge sensitive, requiring specialized handling and storage compliance with MIL-STD-2073-1 at Military Preservation Level B. Technical Data Packages are available through SAM.gov and are export controlled, requiring possession of an active DD Form 2345 Military Critical Technical Data Agreement for access.