Solicitation

F-16 Electronic Componen

Dept of Defense · Defense Logistics Agency · Sol. SPRHA4-26-Q-0955

Due in 22 days

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The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA Aviation at Hill AFB, Utah) wants quotes for 3 F-16 circuit card assemblies (NSN 5998-01-117-7048), bought for a Foreign Military Sales case for Taiwan. The buy is limited to approved manufacturers (Elbit and Lockheed); any other company must first get qualified. Delivery is required by 30 June 2028 and quotes are due 30 October 2026.

Watch out for

Restricted to two approved sources. Only Elbit and Lockheed are named as qualified, so a small business cannot simply bid and would need an approved qualification package first, which can take a long time. This acquisition is restricted to qualified sources: Elbit (Cage 0WEC9), Lockheed (Cage 81755)
Part number change not matched in the other documents. Amendment 0001 changes the part number to 16E1223-813, but the solicitation line item, engineering data and data list still say 16E1223-817, so confirm the correct part with the buyer. Update the part number:
Qualification requirement document not included. The solicitation points to an attached Manufacturing Qualification Requirement that is not in the files provided, so the qualification steps and timeline are unknown. Contractors desiring to become a qualified source must submit a qualification package.
Strict counterfeit-parts controls. You need a Counterfeit Prevention Plan, traceability records, and can generally not buy parts from brokers, which adds cost and paperwork for a 3-unit order. Counterfeit Prevention Plan
Item unique identification and ESD packaging. Items must carry IUID marks, MIL-STD military packaging and ESD protection, which small shops may need to set up. IUID Required: Yes
Rated order with FMS rules. This is a priority-rated defense order (DO A1) for a foreign customer, so you must follow priority rules and export-control and foreign-disclosure requirements. This is a rated order certified for national defense
Deadline changed by amendment. The solicitation form still shows a 5 OCT 2026 due date, while the notice and Amendment 0001 say 30 October 2026, so make sure your quote follows the amendment. 5 OCT 2026

Read from the notice and 6 attachments.

SPRHA426Q0955_______0001.pdf
SPRHA426Q0955.pdf
SOW.pdf
CDRLCPP.pdf
EDR.pdf
EDL.pdf

All attachments on SAM.gov

Full brief

What they want

3 each of NSN 5998-01-117-7048, an F-16 electronic component (circuit card assembly, input/output)
Item must match the listed manufacturer and part number; amendment 0001 changes the part number from 16E1223-817 to 16E1223-813
Deliver to the FMS ship-to code DTW004 (Taiwan case TW-D-KDW) by 30 JUN 2028, FOB origin; early and partial deliveries accepted at no added cost
Counterfeit Prevention Plan (CDRL A001) due 30 days after award
Unique item identification marking per MIL-STD-130, military packaging and ESD protection, supply chain traceability records
Propose your own achievable delivery schedule based on your production lead time

Contract type: Firm-fixed-price purchase from a Request for Quotation (simplified acquisition terms, FAR 52.213-4); rated order DO A1
Period of performance: Single delivery of 3 units, required on or before 30 JUN 2028; no base/option period stated
Place of performance: Not stated in the notice. Ship-to is FMS code DTW004 (Taiwan); inspection and acceptance are at origin (contractor's plant)
How they'll choose: Price is the only ranked factor; all other factors combined are significantly less important. Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) risk ratings may also be considered.
Offers due: 2026-10-30 11:59 PM Mountain Time (-06:00), per the notice and Amendment 0001 (the original solicitation said 5 OCT 2026)
How to submit: Send the quote to the issuing office (DLA Aviation - Ogden, buyer April J Blakeley, april.blakeley@us.af.mil, phone (385) 591-8032). The documents do not name a specific portal or email for quotes.

What they'll judge offers on

Price or Cost (most important)
All other factors combined are significantly less important than price

What to include when you submit

Complete SF 18 (Request for Quotation) pricing; quote must hold firm for 120 days
Propose a delivery date in the Proposed Delivery blocks
Acknowledge Amendment 0001 (part number and close date change)
Complete the representations and certifications (SAM annual reps, Buy American, place of manufacture, covered telecom, etc.)
Fill in the contractor fill-in blocks for inspection and FOB addresses
Not a qualified source? Submit a qualification package per FAR 52.209-1 and the Manufacturing Qualification Requirement
Offerors may recommend an economic purchase quantity (FAR 52.207-4)

You must have

Only qualified sources (Elbit CAGE 0WEC9 and Lockheed CAGE 81755) can be awarded; others must be approved through a qualification package first This acquisition is restricted to qualified sources: Elbit (Cage 0WEC9), Lockheed (Cage 81755)
A company that wants to become a qualified source must submit a qualification package Contractors desiring to become a qualified source must submit a qualification package.
Only the exact manufacturer and part number named is acceptable; no substitutes the specified item(s) are the only item(s) acceptable under this contract.
CMMC Level 1 (basic cybersecurity) is required, plus a current NIST SP 800-171 assessment posted in SPRS if you handle covered defense information Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) (level I) is required
Active SAM registration and Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) registration to invoice Be registered to use WAWF
Counterfeit electronic parts avoidance system and a Counterfeit Prevention Plan; no buying from parts brokers when original manufacturers are available PARTS AVAILABILITY AND USE OF PARTS BROKERS.
Supply chain traceability records kept for ten years after final payment and available to the Contracting Officer on request The contractor shall retain supply chain traceability documentation for ten years after
Foreign Military Sales with Buy American / Balance of Payments rules; technical data release to foreign-owned companies needs Foreign Disclosure Office approval RELEASE OF THIS DATA TO A FOREIGN OWNED, CONTROLLED OR INFLUENCED COMPANY IS DEPENDENT UPON THE APPROVAL OF THE FOREIGN DISCLOSURE OFFICE.

Current contractor

No incumbent named. The two qualified manufacturers listed are Elbit (CAGE 0WEC9, Elbit America per the engineering data list) and Lockheed (CAGE 81755); no previous contract number is given.

Not in the notice text

Estimated value or budget (the unit price and amount fields are blank)
Details of the Manufacturing Qualification Requirement and how long qualification takes (document referenced but not provided)
Which part number is correct (16E1223-813 per the amendment or 16E1223-817 elsewhere)
The exact way to submit a quote (portal or email); only the issuing buyer's contact is shown
Place of performance and inspection/FOB addresses (left as contractor fill-in)
Whether a small business can realistically qualify before the 30 October 2026 deadline

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Key facts

Response due: Oct 31, 2026, 5:59 AM UTC
Posted: Sep 14, 2026
Notice type: Solicitation
Solicitation: SPRHA4-26-Q-0955
Agency: Dept of Defense · Defense Logistics Agency
Office: DLA Aviation at Ogden, Ut
NAICS: 334412
Product/service code: 5998
Business type: Electrical & electronic components
Contracting contact: April Blakeleyapril.blakeley@us.af.mil
Versions: 2 (amended since first posted)

Full notice text from SAM.gov

Three each of NSN 5998-01-117-7048.

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