Radome, NSN: 1560011798343 (26-R-0205)

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is soliciting offers for 15 F-16 aircraft radomes (NSN 1560-01-179-8343, Part Number 16VB008-6) through solicitation SPRHA4-26-R-0205. This procurement requires offerors to meet comprehensive Manufacturing Qualification Requirements before contract award, including facility certifications, compliance with ESA-approved engineering data, submission of a qualification test plan with government approval, and provision of a pre-contract award qualification article demonstrating form, fit, and function compatibility. The solicitation specifies that award will be made to the lowest-priced qualified offeror on a firm-fixed-price basis, with evaluation criteria emphasizing AS9100 quality standards compliance, MIL-STD-130 marking standards, MIL-STD-2073-1E military packaging specifications, supply chain traceability documentation, and Buy American Act compliance. The offer due date is March 2, 2026 at 2:00 PM Eastern Time, with offers remaining valid for 120 days, and offerors must complete Manufacturing Qualification Requirements estimated at 730 days with anticipated costs of $1,725,000 borne by the contractor.

This acquisition includes no set-aside designations and is restricted to qualified sources, specifically General Dynamics Mission Systems (CAGE 04DG4) and Lockheed Martin Corporation (CAGE 81755). Deliveries of one radome per month are required from May 2026 through July 2027, with all shipments directed to DLA Distribution Depot Hill in Utah (Building 849W, 7537 Wardleigh Rd, Hill AFB, UT 84056-5734) on the 18th of each month. The contract encompasses comprehensive technical documentation requirements including engineering drawings, material specifications, adhesive and sealant standards, fiberglass specifications, finish codes, and process specifications, with Item Unique Identification marking required per Air Force standards. Payment will be made via electronic funds transfer with prompt payment terms, and less than truckload shipments are authorized. Early and partial deliveries are acceptable at no increase in cost, with the contractor required to propose an achievable delivery schedule based on internal production lead time review.