F-16 Relay Assembly

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is seeking a small business contractor to manufacture F-16 Relay Assemblies (NSN: 5945015606562WF) with critical specifications for aerospace electronics. The solicitation (SPRHA4-25-Q-0294) requires a comprehensive procurement involving First Article Testing and subsequent production units that relay information to master arm and release panels. Contractors must comply with multiple military standards including MIL-STD-2073-1 for packaging, MIL-STD-129 for marking, and provide detailed documentation such as a Counterfeit Prevention Plan and engineering data. The solicitation requires contractors to manufacture the relay assembly according to Lockheed Martin drawing 16E1373, with specific requirements for materials, testing, and quality control. Key submission deadlines include a response due date of February 28, 2025, at 11:59 pm, with First Article Test documentation required within 180 days of contract award.

The contract is 100% set aside for small businesses with a size standard of 750 employees under NAICS code 335314, targeting relay and industrial control manufacturers. The procurement involves delivery of one First Article Test unit and 13 production units, with an alternate bid option for 14 production units without First Article Testing. The f.o.b. terms are origin for production units and destination for the First Article Test unit, with delivery to DLA Distribution Depot Hill at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. The assembly must include specific technical requirements such as IUID marking per MIL-STD-130, ESD protection during packaging, and adherence to export control regulations. Contractors must also address critical engineering specifications, including lead solder usage and comprehensive supply chain traceability documentation. The contract carries a DO-A1 priority rating and requires strict compliance with Buy American Act provisions.