F-16 Heads Up Display
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 Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation at Ogden, UT has issued a Solicitation (RFQ) for the F-16 Heads Up Display Monitor (Aft Seat HUD Monitor), P/N 46431110-30, NSN 1270-01-514-2683WF. This acquisition is restricted to qualified sources including Industrial Electronic Engineers, Elbit, Battelle Memorial, and BAE. Parts must be manufactured by a qualified source. Quotations are due April 20, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for an F-16 HEAD-UP DISPLAY MONITOR, specifically the pilot aft seat heads up display with an aluminum case. The solicitation requests pricing for a total purchase quantity of one (1) EA, with an intent to purchase nine (9) each for Foreign Military Sales (FMS) customers, and requests quantity range pricing. Packaging must adhere to specific Special Packaging Instructions (SPI.pdf) and military standards.
Contract Details
- Type: Solicitation (RFQ), implied Firm Fixed Price.
- Set-Aside: None (explicitly stated as NOT a small business set-aside).
- Qualified Sources: Restricted to Industrial Electronic Engineers (CAGE 05464), Elbit (CAGE 50218), Battelle Memorial (CAGE 79986), and BAE (CAGE 99789).
- Manufacturing Qualification: Contractors desiring to become a qualified source must submit a qualification package. This process is estimated to cost $70,500 and take 180 days. Offerors must be fully qualified before the award date.
- First Article (FA): Bidders can propose with FA required (Bid A) or with an FA waiver plus one production article (Bid B). FA testing is the contractor's responsibility within 180 days ARO, with a test report due 14 days after completion.
- Packaging & Marking: Must comply with MIL-STD-130, MIL-STD-129/ASTM-D-3951, and specific Special Packaging Instructions (SPI.pdf) for the Monitor, Head-Up Display.
- Counterfeit Prevention: A Counterfeit Prevention Plan (CPP) is required, due NLT 30 days after contract award.
- Engineering Data: Detailed Engineering Data Requirements (EDR.pdf) and an Engineering Data List (EDL.pdf) are provided. Unmarked engineering data should be treated as "DISTRIBUTION D" with export control warnings.
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotation Due Date: April 20, 2026, before close of business.
- Pricing: Quantity range pricing is requested, with offers held firm for 120 days.
- Evaluation: Competitive proposals will be evaluated based on the needed quantity price range.
Contact Information
- Primary Point of Contact: Michelle Mihu (michelle.mihu@us.af.mil)