F-16 Radar Antenna Phase Shift Driver Unit NSN: 1270-01-561-6088 PN: 562R218H01
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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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 (F3YCCF 448 SCMW) is conducting a Sources Sought to identify qualified sources for the Repair Qualification Requirements (RQR) of the F-16 Radar Antenna Phase Shift Driver Unit (NSN: 1270-01-561-6088, P/N: 562R218H01), used in the AN/APG-68 Radar Antenna. This effort aims to establish a pool of approved repair sources. Responses are due by September 30, 2027.
Purpose & Overview
This Sources Sought notice outlines the criteria and processes potential sources must satisfy to become a qualified supplier for repair services for the specified Phase Shifter Assembly. The government will not delay contract awards for qualification, emphasizing the need for pre-qualification.
Key Requirements for Qualification
- Prequalification Notice: Offerors must notify the government Small Business Office or contracting officer of their intent to qualify.
- Facilities & Capabilities: Must possess or have access to necessary facilities and equipment for repair, inspection, testing, packaging, and storage, available for government evaluation.
- Data Verification: Offerors must possess a complete data package, including procedures, drawings, and specifications (e.g., MANUFACTURER drawing 562R218H01).
- Repair Process Verification: Repairs must conform to ESA-approved engineering/technical data, including Unique Identification (UID) requirements. Offerors must provide quality, performance, and environmental evaluation data at their own expense.
- Test and Evaluation/Verification: Submission of a qualification test plan and, upon approval, a complete test report for government review. Government may inspect testing processes with 30 days' advance notice. Offerors' facilities are subject to inspection.
- Qualification Article: Provision of a pre-contract award qualification article for form, fit, and function evaluation. Successful qualification does not guarantee contract award.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (for Repair Qualification)
- Response Date: September 30, 2027, 05:00 AM EDT
- Published Date: September 30, 2025, 11:28 AM EDT
- Estimated Qualification Cost: Approximately $4000 for testing and evaluation.
- Estimated Qualification Time: 90 days for engineering support activity.
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Place of Performance: Tinker AFB, OK 73145, United States.
Eligibility & Evaluation
Offerors must be fully qualified before any contract award date to be eligible. Successful qualification will result in the offeror being listed as an approved repair source, but it does not guarantee a contract award. Criteria for Source Qualification Waiver Requirements (QWC) are provided for specific scenarios.
Contact Information
Primary Point of Contact: Tracey Beringer, tracey.beringer@us.af.mil, 7772211.