F-16 Interconnect Assembly

SOL #: SPRHA4-26-R-0170Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Defense Logistics Agency

DLA AVIATION AT OGDEN, UT

HILL AIR FORCE BASE, UT, 84056-5820, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Other Electronic Component Manufacturing (334419)

PSC

Aircraft Bombing Fire Control Components (1280)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/47b5648e7aca4d6889c3ac9b9f70dc4a/view

Timeline

Posted

Jan 20, 2026

Last Updated

Feb 9, 2026

Submission Deadline

Mar 10, 2026, 5:59 AM

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 soliciting proposals for 35 F-16 Interconnect Assemblies (NSN 1280-01-087-4370, Part Number 16E1628-5). This is a Firm Fixed Price acquisition restricted to qualified sources, specifically ElbitAmerica (Cage 0WEC9) and Lockheed (Cage 81755). Non-qualified offerors must complete a rigorous manufacturing qualification process prior to contract award. Offers are due by March 9, 2026, at 11:59 PM.

Scope of Work

This solicitation requires the procurement of 35 units of the F-16 Interconnect Assembly. Key requirements include:

Adherence to detailed Manufacturing Qualification Requirements (MQR).
Compliance with military packaging standards (MIL-STD 2073-1, MIL-STD 129, ISPM 15, MIL-STD-147, MIL-STD-648) and hazardous materials handling.
Marking items in accordance with MIL-STD-130.
Providing supply chain traceability documentation.
Submission of a Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) for a Counterfeit Prevention Plan (CPP).

Qualification Requirements

Offerors must be fully qualified before the contract award date. The qualification process, estimated to cost $65,000 for testing and take 365 days for engineering support, involves:

Notifying the government of intent to qualify.
Certifying possession of necessary facilities, equipment, tooling, and personnel for manufacturing, inspection, and testing.
Possessing a complete data package, including Lockheed Martin drawing 16E1628.
Manufacturing to ESA-approved engineering data, complying with Unique Identification (UID).
Submitting a qualification test plan/procedure for approval and a subsequent test report.
Providing a pre-contract award qualification article for form, fit, and function evaluation. Specific Source Qualification Waiver Criteria (QWC1-QWC5) are available. Proposals from non-qualified offerors will not be considered.

Contract Details

Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.
Set-Aside: Restricted to Qualified Sources (ElbitAmerica, Lockheed).
Offer Validity: Offers must be held firm for 120 calendar days.
Eligibility: Approved for U.S. Contractors Only.
Early and partial deliveries are acceptable.

Submission & Evaluation

Offers Due: March 9, 2026, 11:59 PM.
Evaluation: Price or Cost is the primary factor.
A Counterfeit Prevention Plan (CDRL A001) is required NLT 30 calendar days after contract award.
Successful completion of qualification testing does not guarantee contract award. A post-contract award first article exhibit may be required.

Technical Data Handling

Bidders must be aware that unmarked engineering data is considered "DISTRIBUTION D" (authorized to DoD and US DoD contractors only, Critical Technology, Export Controlled). The Engineering Data List (EDL) specifies all necessary technical documentation.