F16_AN_APG68_ElectronTube_5960011538780_PN_585R224H01_3
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 is conducting a Sources Sought effort to identify qualified sources for the repair of Electron Tubes (P/N: 585R224H01, 585R224H03, NSN: 5960-01-153-8780) used in the F-16 AN/APG-68 Radar Dual Mode Transmitter. This notice outlines the comprehensive qualification requirements for potential repair vendors. Responses are due August 12, 2027.
Purpose & Scope
This opportunity seeks to establish approved repair sources for critical Electron Tubes essential for the F-16 AN/APG-68 Radar. The government requires offerors to demonstrate full capability to repair these items in accordance with specified engineering/technical data packages and quality standards. A Repair Data List (RDL) document (AFMC Form 762A) provides specific part numbers and technical data requirements, including how data will be furnished.
Qualification Requirements
Potential sources must satisfy rigorous qualification criteria, including:
- Notification: Inform the appropriate government office of intent to qualify.
- 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 Northrop Grumman drawing 585R224, and be prepared to provide copies.
- Repair Process: Demonstrate compliance with Unique Identification (UID) requirements (DFARS 211.274) and provide data from quality, performance, and environmental evaluations. Identify material sources and internal process standards.
- Testing: Submit a qualification test plan/procedure for approval and provide a complete test report. The government reserves the right to inspect testing processes.
- Qualification Article: Provide a pre-contract award qualification article for evaluation of form, fit, and function.
- Cost & Time Estimates: Estimated qualification costs are $4,500, with an estimated completion time of 180 days.
- Timeline: All qualification requirements must be met before the contract award date.
Qualification Waivers
Sources may apply for a waiver of all or part of the qualification requirements if they meet specific criteria, such as having previously supplied articles to the government/OEM (QWC1), being qualified for assemblies/subassemblies (QWC3), or having provided similar items (QWC5).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (for market research and qualification)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: August 12, 2027, 04:00 AM UTC
- Published: August 12, 2025, 11:28 AM UTC
- Agency: Department of the Air Force, FA8122 AFSC PZAAB
- Place of Performance: Tinker AFB, OK, United States
Additional Notes
Successful qualification does not guarantee a contract award. A post-contract award first article exhibit may be required for qualified offerors.