F-16 Signal Converter

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is soliciting sealed bids for 14 units of F-16 Signal Data Converter items (NSN 5895-01-675-2571) through solicitation SPRHA4-26-R-0190. This is a firm fixed-price acquisition with no small business set-aside, restricted to two qualified sources: BAE Systems (part number 6014726-001) and Ametek Programmable Power Inc. (part number 5702506-01). Key contract requirements include compliance with ISO 9001:2015 certification standards, supply chain traceability documentation demonstrating items from approved manufacturers, packaging and marking compliance with MIL-STD-130, MIL-STD-129/ASTM-D-3951, and MIL-STD-2073-1E, and submission of a Counterfeit Prevention Plan within 30 calendar days of award. Award evaluation will be based primarily on price, with all other evaluation factors combined being significantly less important than cost. The solicitation was posted on January 21, 2026, with proposals due by February 21, 2026 at 11:59 PM, and contractors must hold prices firm for 30 days following proposal submission.

This solicitation involves no set-aside designation and is limited to the two named qualified contractors. The required delivery date is September 30, 2027, with early and partial deliveries acceptable at no increase in cost. Items will be inspected and accepted at origin, and contractors must retain supply chain documentation for ten years post-award. The delivery location is DLA Distribution Depot Hill located at 7537 Wardleigh Road, Building 849W, Hill Air Force Base, Utah 84056-5734. The NAICS code is 334290 (Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing) with a small business size standard of 800 employees, though this does not apply given the qualification restriction to named sources. The contracting officer is Travis R. Bodily at DLA Aviation Procurement Operations.