Recorder, signal

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is procuring signal recording equipment for F-16 aircraft through solicitation SPRHA4-25-R-0284, specifically seeking 14 units of Signal Data Recorders (NSN 6625-01-331-2554) and 3 units of Circuit Card Assemblies (NSN 5998-01-330-4888). This acquisition is restricted to qualified sources, with Elbit America (CAGE 0WEC9) currently identified as the qualified manufacturer, though other contractors may submit qualification packages to become eligible. The contract requires compliance with manufacturing qualification requirements, counterfeit prevention plans, and strict export control protocols due to the critical technology nature of these F-16 components. Evaluation will be based primarily on price as the most important factor, with past performance serving as a secondary consideration of significantly less importance. The solicitation has undergone multiple amendments, with the current response deadline extended to August 4, 2025, following previous extensions from the original March 5, 2025 due date.

This procurement does not utilize any small business set-aside designations and is structured as a firm fixed-price contract under NAICS code 334412 for bare printed circuit board manufacturing. Elbit America appears to be the incumbent or primary qualified source for these specialized F-16 electronic components, with qualification costs estimated at $210,000 for the signal recorder and $52,000 for the circuit card assembly. The contract includes a 14-month delivery timeline following award, with inspection and acceptance to occur at the origin facility. Performance will involve manufacturing these critical avionics components to strict military specifications, including compliance with MIL-STD-130 marking requirements and unique item identification protocols. The acquisition falls under a DO-A1 priority rating, indicating elevated importance for defense readiness, and requires adherence to comprehensive packaging, preservation, and export control requirements given the sensitive nature of F-16 flight control system components.