F16_AN_APG_68_Radar_Transmitter_NSN5998012478169_PN_762R923G01
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 (FA8122 AFSC PZAAB) has issued a Sources Sought notice outlining Repair Qualification Requirements for the F-16 C/D APG-68 Radar Transmitter Regulator CCA (P/N: 762R923G01, NSN: 5998-01-247-8169). This notice seeks to identify and qualify sources capable of repairing this critical component. Interested parties must demonstrate full qualification before any potential contract award. Responses are due December 1, 2027.
Qualification Requirements
Offerors must meet stringent requirements to become a qualified source:
- Notification: Notify the appropriate government Small Business Office or contracting officer of intent to qualify.
- Facilities & Capabilities: Certify possession or access to required facilities, equipment, tooling, and personnel for repair, inspection, testing, packaging, and storage. Facilities will be available for government evaluation.
- Data Verification: Verify a complete data package, including Northrop Grumman drawings 762R923G01 and T803A77. A Repair Data List (RDL) for P/N 762R923G01 (NSN 5998012478169WF) is available, detailing technical documentation such as drawings, test specifications, and schematics, which are furnished with the solicitation.
- Repair Process: Repair the item according to ESA-approved engineering/technical data, comply with Unique Identification (UID) requirements, and provide data from quality, performance, and environmental evaluations.
- Test & Evaluation: Prepare and submit a qualification test plan/procedure to 416 SCMS/GUEAA for approval. After testing, submit a complete test report. The government reserves the right to witness testing.
- Qualification Article: Provide a pre-contract award qualification article for government evaluation to demonstrate compatibility and repair capability.
- Cost & Time Estimates: Estimated qualification costs are $3,000, with an estimated completion time of 180 days.
Qualification Waivers
Sources may apply for a waiver of all or part of the qualification requirements if they meet specific criteria, such as:
- Previously supplied articles to the government or OEM.
- Qualified to provide assemblies, subassemblies, or earlier dash numbers of a basic P/N.
- Qualified to provide similar items (with verification of no increased complexity).
- Previously qualified but underwent organizational changes (e.g., merger, acquisition).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Qualification Notice)
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Response Due: December 1, 2027, 05:01 AM UTC.
- Published: March 4, 2026.
Additional Notes
Offerors must be fully qualified before the contract award date; the award will not be delayed for qualification. Contact Tracey Beringer (tracey.beringer@us.af.mil) for inquiries.