F-16 Recorder Subassembly

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is soliciting qualified sources to manufacture F-16 aircraft recorder subassemblies and related circuit card assemblies, specifically seeking 21 units of NSN 6625-01-114-6771 (F-16 Recorder Subassembly), 7 units of NSN 5998-01-330-4888 (Circuit Card Assembly), and 7 units of NSN 6625-01-331-2554 (Signal Data Recorder). This solicitation requires offerors to meet mandatory manufacturing qualification requirements that include facility certifications, submission of complete technical data packages, ESA-approved engineering compliance, qualification test plans and reports, and pre-contract award qualification articles, with estimated qualification costs ranging from $20,000 to $220,000 depending on the line item and completion timelines of 210 to 365 days. The contract type is firm-fixed-price with a 14-month delivery schedule from award, and the evaluation will assess offerors' ability to comply with these stringent qualification standards and deliver conforming products. The offer deadline is March 3, 2026, and contractors must hold prices firm for 120 days following solicitation issuance.

This is an unrestricted acquisition with no set-aside designation, restricted to qualified sources including Elbit Systems (CAGE 0WEC9) and Lockheed Martin Corporation (CAGE 81755), which are identified as the original equipment manufacturers and current sources for these items. The NAICS code is 334412 (Bare Printed Circuit Board Manufacturing) with a 750-employee small business size standard, and the acquisition carries a Defense Priorities and Allocations System rating of A1. Deliverables include not only the three supply line items but also a Counterfeit Prevention Plan submission at no additional cost. All items must be delivered F.O.B. Origin to DLA Distribution Depot Hill, Utah, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the point of origin, and all packaging, marking, and preservation requirements must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129 standards.