F-16_AN_APG68_PN762R128G01_NSN5998012428034
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 Department of the Air Force has issued a Sources Sought notice to identify qualified sources for the repair of the Protection and Control Assembly (NSN: 5998-01-242-8034, P/N: 762R128G01) used in the F-16 C/D AN/APG-68 Dual Mode Transmitter. This opportunity outlines detailed requirements for becoming a qualified repair source. Responses are due by December 1, 2028.
Purpose & Scope
This notice seeks to establish a pool of qualified vendors capable of repairing the specified F-16 component. The process involves rigorous qualification to ensure adherence to government technical data and performance standards. The associated "REPAIR DATA LIST" document (RDL 012428034.pdf) provides critical technical orders, drawings, schematics, and test specifications for the Circuit Card Assembly (NSN 5998012428034WF, P/N 762R128G01), which are essential for understanding the technical requirements for repair or maintenance.
Qualification Requirements
Offerors must fulfill several criteria to qualify:
- Prequalification Notification: Inform the appropriate government office of intent to qualify.
- Facilities & Capabilities: Certify access to required facilities, equipment, tooling, and personnel for repair, inspection, testing, packaging, and storage.
- Data Verification: Possess a complete data package, including specific Northrop Grumman drawings (e.g., 762R978G01, T365A41).
- Repair Process Verification: Demonstrate compliance with Unique Identification (UID) requirements and provide data from quality, performance, and environmental evaluations.
- Test & Evaluation: Submit a qualification test plan for approval and provide a complete test report after completion. The government reserves the right to inspect testing processes.
- Qualification Article: Provide a pre-contract award qualification article for form, fit, and function evaluation. Estimated qualification costs are $3,000, with an estimated completion time of 180 days.
Source Qualification Waiver Requirements
Sources may apply for waivers if they meet specific criteria, such as having previously supplied articles to the government/OEM (QWC1), being qualified for related assemblies/subassemblies (QWC3), or having qualifications for similar items (QWC5).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (for qualification)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: December 1, 2028
- Published: May 21, 2026
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Tracey Beringer at tracey.beringer@us.af.mil.