Redesign and Source Qualification of F-16 CDEEU
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 US Air Force has issued a Sources Sought Notice to identify vendors capable of redesigning and qualifying a new source of supply for the F-16 Common Data Entry Electronic Unit (CDEEU) (NSN: 7025015093748WF). This effort aims to address critical supply shortages impacting F-16 fleet readiness. The Government anticipates a single award procurement and will use this market research to determine if the requirement can be executed as a competitive small business set-aside. Responses are due June 25, 2026.
Scope of Work
The primary mission objective is to establish a reliable source of supply for the F-16 CDEEU to eliminate operational gaps caused by current supply shortages and Mission Impaired Capability Awaiting Part(s) (MICAPS) conditions. Key technical outcomes include:
- Independent Redesign & Qualification: Successfully redesign and qualify a manufacturing source for the F-16 CDEEU without reliance on Government-furnished technical data or repair processes.
- Form, Fit, Function, & Interface (FFF&I): Ensure the redesigned CDEEU strictly meets all current FFF&I Operational Safety, Suitability, and Effectiveness (OSS&E) requirements across all USAF F-16 blocks.
- Technical Data Acquisition: Demonstrate capability to obtain, reverse-engineer, or create all necessary engineering resources and technical data.
- Supply Chain Stability: Alleviate MICAPS by establishing a reliable and continuous manufacturing pipeline.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Anticipated Procurement: Single award
- Set-Aside: Market research to determine if a competitive small business set-aside is feasible.
- Response Due: June 25, 2026, 10:00 PM UTC
- Published: April 20, 2026, 6:35 PM UTC
- Agency: US Air Force, DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE
- Office: FA8251 AFSC PZABB
Submission Instructions
Interested parties shall submit a capability statement including:
- Company Information: Name, CAGE code, UEI, and primary point of contact.
- Business Size/Status: Applicable business size standard and socioeconomic categories under the anticipated NAICS code.
- Past Performance: Relevant examples of independent redesign, reverse-engineering, and source qualification for complex military aerospace electronics, especially without Government-provided technical data.
- Technical Approach: An executive summary detailing the methodology to design and qualify the CDEEU while guaranteeing FFF&I compatibility.
Additional Notes
This notice constitutes market research to assess industry capabilities and does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP).