Pre-Solicitation Synopsis F-16 CCA
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 U.S. Air Force has issued a Pre-Solicitation Synopsis (FA8212-26-Q-0236) for an upcoming Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to purchase spare F-16 Circuit Card Assemblies (CCAs). This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and is restricted to responsible, qualified sources. Interested parties must email their interest and may need to submit a Source Approval Request (SAR) package. Responses are due by February 5, 2026, at 10 AM MST.
Scope of Work
The procurement is for Panel, Control, Elect for the F-16 CCA (NSN: 1680-01-051-3052WF). The requirement includes 3 units for CLIN 0001 and 1 unit for CLIN 0002 (Counterfeit Protection Plan). Manufacturing must adhere to current Technical Data Packages (TDPs) and AS9100 standards. Technical Data Packages are export-controlled, requiring a DD Form 2345 for access.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) IDIQ
- Estimated Value: Greater than $25,000 but not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold.
- Period of Performance: Delivery for CLIN 0001 is 14 months after contract award; CLIN 0002 (Counterfeit Prevention Plan) is due 30 days after award.
- Award Date: Anticipated within 60 days after the RFQ close date.
Eligibility & Submission
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside.
- Foreign Participation: Not allowed; drawings are export-controlled to U.S. companies only.
- Action: Interested parties should email their interest in providing a quote or becoming a qualified source to the Contracting Officer, Avery Irwin (avery.irwin@us.af.mil).
- Source Qualification: The Government owns the TDPs and has unlimited data rights to qualify new sources. A Source Approval Request (SAR) package, including an AS9100 certificate and CMMC Level II self-certification, is required. Qualification efforts are estimated to take 180 days and may incur costs of approximately $10,000 for testing and evaluation.
Key Deliverables & Requirements
- Counterfeit Prevention Plan (CPP): A mandatory deliverable (Data Item Number A001) due within 30 calendar days after contract award, submitted via email.
- Packaging: Compliance with AFMC Form 158, MIL-STD 2073-1, MIL-STD 129, and International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPM 15) for Wood Packaging Material (WPM).
- Transportation: F.O.B. terms are recommended as "Origin" and "Destination." Bidders must contact DCMA for shipping instructions via the SIR eTool System.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Avery Irwin, avery.irwin@us.af.mil, 801-777-6355.