F-16 SATCOM Dorsal Fairing Antenna Assembly Kit
Overview
Buyer
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Set Aside
Original Source
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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 (AFLCMC WWMK) is conducting a Sources Sought to identify vendors capable of producing F-16 Satellite Communication (SATCOM) Dorsal Fairing Antenna Assembly Kits. This market research aims to gather information on industry expertise and capabilities for upgrading the F-16 Communication Suite. Responses are due by Monday, June 8, 2026, at 2:00 PM MDT.
Scope of Work
This effort focuses on the F-16 Fighting Falcon SATCOM Dorsal Fairing Antenna kit, designed to add Beyond Line of Sight (BLOS) and high/low angle SATCOM capabilities. The kit comprises a SATCOM antenna, radome, and a modified existing F-16 dorsal fairing (Government Furnished Equipment). Vendors must demonstrate the ability to produce or procure specific OEM fielded SATCOM components (Antenna Radome PN 23036-1, SATCOM Antenna PN 21-66-16, SATCOM Fairing PN 21-60-03-3) and integrate them with any additional required hardware. The government does not possess data rights for most components, meaning technical data and Government Furnished Information (GFI) are generally unavailable, except for the fairing.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- Anticipated Contract Type: Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)
- Anticipated Start: May 2027
- Set-Aside: This is market research to determine if the effort can be competitive and/or a Small Business Set-Aside. The government is interested in all small businesses, including 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, HUBZone, and Women-Owned.
- NAICS Code: 334220 (Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing), Size Standard: 1,250 employees.
- Response Due: Monday, June 8, 2026, at 2:00 PM MDT.
- Published: April 29, 2026.
Submission Requirements
Interested parties must submit a white paper and complete a Contractor Capability Survey. Submissions should include a company description, Point of Contact (POC) information, business classification, functional activity, details on similar past experience (with contract details) provided to government and commercial customers over the last three years, and cost/schedule delivery estimates. Responses must be sent electronically via email to Contracting Officer Capt Ryan Lambert at ryan.lambert.8@us.af.mil and Mr. Eric Dumpert at eric.dumpert.1@us.af.mil. The email subject line must be "SATCOM Dorsal Fairing Antenna - SSS." Attachments are limited to .PDF, .doc, or .xls files, with a maximum size of 7MB per email. Respondents must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).
Important Notes
This notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a commitment to issue one. No costs incurred by respondents will be reimbursed.