F-16 Circuit Card Assembly
Overview
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PSC
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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, specifically the O_HL/PZABA office at Hill Air Force Base, UT, is soliciting quotations for a Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) contract for the F-16 Circuit Card Assembly (NSN 5998-01-641-2598 WF, P/N 6014531-001). This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ) and is not a Small Business Set-Aside. A critical requirement for this opportunity is the mandatory Manufacturing Qualification process, which includes submitting a pre-contract award qualification article at the offeror's expense. Quotations are due by June 29, 2026.
Scope of Work
The primary deliverable is the Circuit Card Assembly (Item 0001), which converts high-frequency UUT RF signals to lower RF frequency bands. This assembly is described as being made of aluminum, silicon, plastic, and steel, with a required delivery date of April 8, 2026. Additionally, a Counterfeit Prevention Plan (CPP) is required (Item 0002, Not Separately Priced), with a formal plan (CDRL A001) due 30 calendar days after contract award.
Key Requirements & Deliverables
- F-16 Circuit Card Assembly: NSN 5998-01-641-2598 WF, P/N 6014531-001.
- Counterfeit Prevention Plan (CPP): Mandatory, adhering to AS 5553 definitions, covering avoidance, detection, mitigation, and disposition of counterfeit electronic parts.
- Item Unique Identification (IUID): Required per MIL-STD-130.
- Engineering Data: Bidders will receive specific drawings (6014531, 200733803) for the module assembly and UID label.
- Packaging & Marking: Compliance with MIL-STD-2073-1, MIL-STD-129, and ISPM 15 for Wood Packaging Material (WPM).
- Transportation: Adherence to DD Form 1653, requiring contractors to access the Procurements Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) for shipping instructions.
Manufacturing Qualification
This is a mandatory pre-award requirement. Offerors must undergo a qualification process, including:
- Certification of facilities, testing, and inspection capabilities.
- Data verification against drawing BAE (12436) 6014531.
- Manufacture/process verification to ESA-approved data, including UID.
- Submission of a qualification test plan and report.
- Submission of a pre-contract award qualification article for form, fit, and function evaluation. The qualification effort is estimated to take 180 days and cost approximately $1,500 (at the offeror's expense) for testing and evaluation. Waiver criteria are available. Failure to qualify will render an offeror ineligible for award.
Contract Details & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP) for Item 0001.
- Set-Aside: Not a Small Business Set-Aside.
- Quotations Due: June 29, 2026.
- Published Date: May 28, 2026.
- Place of Performance: Hill Air Force Base, UT.
Evaluation
Evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed in the provided RFQ summary, but compliance with all technical specifications, including the mandatory Manufacturing Qualification and Counterfeit Prevention Plan requirements, will be critical.
Contacts
- Primary: Brandon Moses (Brandon.moses.1@us.af.mil, 801-586-1055)
- Secondary: Thomas Worthington (thomas.worthington@us.af.mil, 801-777-5033)