Advanced Interference Blanker Unit (AIBU) Repair
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
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Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Air Force has issued an Award Notice for the Advanced Interference Blanker Unit (AIBU) Repair program. This effort involves the repair and testing of F-16 AIBU assets to a serviceable "A" condition, adhering to Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specifications and approved technical orders. The solicitation period for qualified sources concluded on December 1, 2025.
Scope of Work
The program requires qualified contractors to provide comprehensive repair and testing services for F-16 AIBU assets. Key requirements include:
- Repair and test units to a serviceable "A" condition, not necessarily cosmetically "like new."
- Adherence to OEM specifications and USAF-approved technical orders and methods.
- Provision and maintenance of all necessary capabilities: expertise, labor, tools, equipment, and parts for just-in-time repair.
- Delivery of serviceable assets within specified contract timeframes.
- Maintenance of test and repair records, including cost accounting.
- Reassembly of AIBU parts to furnish serviceable rebuilt assets.
- Repair processes must restore service life comparable to originally manufactured items.
- Work to be performed in contractor-owned/operated facilities.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Award Notice (for a repair program/qualified sources)
- Product/Service Code: J016 - Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Aircraft Components And Accessories
- Department: DEPT OF DEFENSE / DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE
- Office: FA8251 AFSC PZABB
- Original Response Date (as amended): December 1, 2025, 4:00 PM MDT (This date has passed relative to the publication date of 2026-02-18).
- Published Date: February 18, 2026
Additional Notes
This notice confirms the establishment of a repair capability for the F-16 AIBU. Interested parties should note that the response period for qualifying as a source has concluded. For further information, contact Paige LaPoint (paige.lapoint@us.af.mil) or Darin Rector (darin.rector@us.af.mil).