Array Brazing Assembly
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
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 is conducting a Sources Sought market research to identify potential sources for the repair and restoration of the F-16 Radar Antenna Array Brazing Assembly. This effort aims to determine if competitive sources exist, particularly within the small business community (including 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Hubzone, and Women-Owned Small Business concerns), for a potential future Small Business Set-Aside. The proposed NAICS code is 811210 ($34M size standard). Responses, including a white paper detailing capabilities, are due by February 28, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement involves the repair and restoration of the F-16 Radar Antenna Array Brazing Assembly (NSN: 1270-01-077-8078, P/N: 646R706G01) to a serviceable condition. This includes troubleshooting, testing, and repairing the specific F-16 items. The Air Force is seeking to qualify additional sources for this critical component, which is part of the F-16 Radar Antenna.
Qualification Requirements
A Source Approval Request (SAR) and qualification process is mandatory for this item. The "Justification for Qualification Requirements" document (RQR) outlines the necessity for pre-contract award qualification due to the assembly's criticality and complex repair processes.
- Estimated Qualification Cost: $20,000 for testing and evaluation.
- Estimated Qualification Time: 270 days.
- Requirements: Include Prequalification Notice, Facilities/Testing/Inspection Capabilities, Data Verification, Repair Process Verification, Test and Evaluation, and Qualification Article Verification.
- SAR Submission: SAR packages are separate from the Sources Sought response and can be submitted at any time to Tracey Beringer (tracey.beringer@us.af.mil) and others.
Response Requirements & Timeline
Interested parties should submit:
- An initial white paper (not to exceed 3 pages) describing capabilities in troubleshooting, testing, and repairing the F-16 items.
- Company information: POC, address, phone, email, DUNS, CAGE, tax ID, size category, capabilities summary, facilities description, personnel, related manufacturing experience, and safety approvals.
- Details on any anticipated teaming arrangements, delineating prime and partner work.
- Responses are due by February 28, 2026.
- This is a Sources Sought notice for market research only and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment to award a contract.
Contacts
All correspondence for the Sources Sought should be sent to Sean Neilson (sean.neilson.2@us.af.mil) or Paige LaPoint (paige.lapoint@us.af.mil).