F16_APG68Radar_NSN 1270011937344_PN691R750G01
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) is conducting a Sources Sought to identify qualified sources for repair qualification of the IF Assembly for the F-16 APG68 Radar. This effort focuses on National Stock Numbers (NSN) 1270-01-193-7344 and 1270-01-223-5840, and Part Numbers 758R862G01 and 691R750G01. The goal is to establish approved repair sources for these critical aircraft components. Responses are due by April 8, 2026.
Qualification Requirements
To become a qualified source, offerors must satisfy several stringent requirements:
- Prequalification Notice: Notify the appropriate government office of intent to qualify.
- Facilities & Capabilities: Certify and demonstrate access to required facilities, equipment, tooling, and personnel for repair, inspection, testing, packaging, and storage.
- Data Verification: Verify possession of a complete data package, including Northrop Grumman Corp. drawings 758R862G01 and 691R750G01, and be prepared to produce copies.
- Repair Process Verification: Demonstrate compliance with ESA-approved engineering/technical data, including Unique Identification (UID) requirements, and provide data on quality, performance, and environmental evaluations.
- Test & Evaluation: Prepare and submit a qualification test plan/procedure for approval by 416 SCMS/GUEAA, detailing compliance verification for performance, environmental, mechanical, and quality assurance requirements. Offerors must submit a complete test report post-testing.
- Qualification Article Verification: Provide, at their own expense, a pre-contract award qualification article for government evaluation to demonstrate compatibility and repair capability.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (for Repair Qualification)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: April 8, 2026
- Published: April 8, 2024
- Place of Performance: Tinker AFB, OK
Estimated Costs & Time
- Estimated Qualification Cost: $5,000.00
- Estimated Qualification Time: 180 days
Source Qualification Waivers
Potential sources may apply for a waiver of all or part of the qualification requirements if they meet specific criteria, including:
- Providing written certification of prior supply to government or OEM (QWC1).
- Being qualified to provide an assembly (QWC3), earlier dash numbers (QWC4), or similar items (QWC5) without increased complexity.
- Being a previously qualified source that has undergone organizational changes (QWC6) but maintains equivalent capabilities.
Technical Data
The "REPAIR DATA LIST" (AFMC Form 762A, RDL 758R862.pdf) details the technical data and documentation required for the repair or overhaul of P/N 758R862G01 and NSN 1270012235840WF (RECEIVER SUBASSEMBL). This document is crucial for understanding the technical data packages available or required for proposal preparation and contract execution.