F-16 SATCOM Dorsal Fairing Antenna Assembly Kit
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA823226SATCOM
- Agency
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AFLCMC Hill AFB
Lifecycle Management Center, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 336413 Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Lifecycle Management Center at Hill Air Force Base is conducting a sources-sought for F-16 SATCOM Dorsal Fairing Antenna Assembly Kits, with vendor responses due by 2:00 PM MST on June 22, 2026. No set-aside is anticipated; however, the Air Force explicitly welcomes responses from small businesses, including 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, HUBZone, and Women-Owned concerns.
The kit comprises three major components: a SATCOM antenna (part number 21-66-16, NSN 5985-01-575-6252), a radome (part number 23036-1, NSN 1560-01-579-7160), and a fairing (part number 21-60-03-3, NSN 1560-99-219-8230). The antenna is a passive, hermetically sealed assembly providing Beyond Line of Sight satellite communication coverage with low and high angle capabilities for F-16 blocks 40–52 D-model aircraft.
Production is expected to begin in May 2027 under an indefinite delivery indefinite quantity contract structure. The government will furnish the existing F-16 dorsal fairing as Government Furnished Equipment but will not provide government-owned technical data or Government Furnished Information; vendors must be capable of producing or procuring OEM-fielded components independently.
Responses should include a white paper documenting business classification, relevant past government and commercial experience, and cost and schedule delivery estimates. Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management database and meet the NAICS 334220 small business size standard of 1,250 employees. This sources-sought is for market research and planning purposes only and does not constitute a commitment to issue an RFP or procure supplies.
Notice text
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Update #2 · Latest ·
The U.S. Government is requesting information in an effort to identify vendors with the expertise, capabilities, and experience to successfully produce Satellite Communication (SATCOM) Dorsal Fairing Antenna Kits.
Please see the attached Sources Sought Synopsis for details.
This SSS is issued solely for information and planning purposes only – it does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. This SSS does not commit the U.S. Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. This is a sources-sought only, which, as part of market research, is being issued in accordance with (IAW) Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 15.201(e).
Responses to the SSS and/or questions shall be provided via e-mail to Contracting Officer, Capt Ryan Lambert at ryan.lambert.8@us.af.mil and Mr. Eric Dumpert at eric.dumpert.1@us.af.mil. Responses are due by Monday 22 June 2025, 2:00 PM (MDT).
Update #1 ·
The U.S. Government is requesting information in an effort to identify vendors with the expertise, capabilities, and experience to successfully produce Satellite Communication (SATCOM) Dorsal Fairing Antenna Kits.
Please see the attached Sources Sought Synopsis for details.
This SSS is issued solely for information and planning purposes only – it does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. This SSS does not commit the U.S. Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. This is a sources-sought only, which, as part of market research, is being issued in accordance with (IAW) Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 15.201(e).
Responses to the SSS and/or questions shall be provided via e-mail to Contracting Officer, Capt Ryan Lambert at ryan.lambert.8@us.af.mil and Mr. Eric Dumpert at eric.dumpert.1@us.af.mil. Responses are due by Monday 08 June 2025, 2:00 PM (MDT).
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| SATCOM Sources Sought Ammended Response Date.docx | DOCX document | |
| SATCOM Sources Sought.docx | DOCX document |
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