F-16 Interconnect 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 Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation at Ogden, UT is conducting a Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI) for the F-16 Interconnect Assembly (P/N: 16E1628-5, NSN: 1280-01-087-4370). This notice aims to identify qualified sources and gather market research. Responses are due February 5, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
This RFI serves to conduct market research, improve small business access to acquisition information, and enhance competition. The Government is seeking to determine if other sources are capable of satisfying the requirement for 35 units of the Interconnect Assembly, with an estimated delivery of 14 months ARO. A critical aspect of this opportunity is the mandatory engineering source approval and qualification process for any potential supplier.
Key Qualification Requirements
To be considered, offerors must meet stringent qualification requirements, which include:
- Prequalification Notice: Informing the appropriate government office of intent to qualify.
- Facilities & Capabilities: Certifying possession of necessary facilities, equipment, tooling, and personnel for manufacturing, inspection, testing, packaging, and storage, available for government evaluation.
- Data Verification: Possessing a complete data package, including specific drawings (e.g., Lockheed Martin drawing 16E1628).
- Manufacture/Process Verification: Manufacturing to ESA-approved engineering data, complying with Unique Identification (UID), and providing quality/performance data.
- Test & Evaluation: Submitting a qualification test plan/procedure for approval, conducting tests at own expense, and providing a complete test report.
- Qualification Article: Providing a pre-contract award qualification article for evaluation of form, fit, and function. The estimated cost for qualification testing and evaluation is $65,000, with an estimated time of 365 days for engineering support activity.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information
- Noun: Interconnect Assembly
- Part Number: 16E1628-5
- NSN: 1280-01-087-4370
- Estimated Quantity: 35 EA
- Estimated Delivery: 14 Months ARO
- Response Due: February 5, 2026, by 6:59 AM UTC
- Published Date: January 20, 2026
Set-Aside & Eligibility
This requirement is NOT expected to be set-aside for small businesses. Award will only be made to offerors, products, or manufacturers that meet all qualification requirements at the time of award, in accordance with FAR clause 52.209-1. Proposals from non-qualified offerors will not be considered, and the award will not be delayed for vendors to meet qualification standards. Source Qualification Waiver Criteria (QWC) may apply under specific conditions.
Action Items
Interested parties capable of satisfying the Government's requirement, especially with a commercial item, should submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation. This is not a Request for Proposal, and the Government will not pay for information submitted. Contact: April Blakeley at april.blakeley@us.af.mil or 385-591-8032.