F-16 Signal Converter
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 an Award Notice for a Firm Fixed Price contract (SPRHA4-26-C-0029) for F-16 Signal Converters. The contract was awarded to BAE Systems (CAGE 12436) on a non-competitive basis, restricted to approved sources.
Scope of Work
The award is for the procurement of 14 units of the Signal Converter, NSN/PN 5895-01-675-2571, which falls under the product service code 5895 - Miscellaneous Communication Equipment.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Award Date: June 16, 2026
- Set-Aside: Not Applicable (Non-competitive, restricted to approved sources)
- Statutory Authority: 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) - Available from only one or limited number of sources.
Award Justification
The contract action was not awarded competitively due to a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (J&A). The acquisition was restricted to the only known sources capable of furnishing the required supplies: BAE Systems (CAGE 12436) and Ametek Programmable Power (CAGE 25965).
Efforts to promote competition included posting a sources sought notice on November 25, 2025, which yielded no responses. Inquiries to manufacturers regarding the purchase of proprietary data rights were declined, and technical data is not available to permit full and open competition. The government determined that the available data reflects its minimum needs.
Contact Information
For inquiries regarding this award, please contact Travis Bodily at travis.bodily@us.af.mil.