26F | F-16 | RADOME
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 Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation has issued a Presolicitation for an Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC) for RADOMEs (NSN: 1560-014446994) for the F-16 aircraft. This procurement is Unrestricted and seeks to establish a 5-year base contract with an estimated annual quantity of 40 units. Government First Article Testing is required. The solicitation is expected to be issued, with proposals due by May 29, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity is for the supply of RADOMEs (NSN: 1560-014446994), identified by IQC PR: 100231404. The part is currently manufactured by FISICA APPLIED TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (P/N 44050-1), LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION (P/N 16VE902-1), and STARWIN INDUSTRIES, LLC (P/N 16VE902-1). Key requirements include:
- Government First Article Testing (FAT): Delivery of the first article is required 365 days after receipt of order (DARO). Government approval/disapproval will occur 180 days after receipt of the first article.
- Production Units: Delivery of production units will be 365 days after government approval of the first article.
- Data Restriction: Access to technical data for this item is restricted to contractors certified by DOD to access unclassified data per DOD 5220.22M. Certification is obtained by submitting DD Form 2345, Military Critical Technical Data Agreement, to the Defense Logistics Information Services.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC)
- Duration: 5-year base period with zero (0) options.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted.
- Estimated Annual Quantity: 40 each.
- FOB: Destination.
- Inspection/Acceptance:
- First Article: Inspection at Origin, Acceptance at Destination.
- Production Units: Inspection and Acceptance at Origin.
- Proposal Due: May 29, 2026, 7:00 PM UTC.
- Published: May 1, 2026.
Additional Notes
The solicitation will be available via the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) at https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/RFP. From the DIBBS homepage, select "Requests for Proposal (RFP) / Invitation for Bid (IFB)" under the "Solicitations" tab and search for the RFP. A paper copy of the solicitation will not be available. The documents are in PDF format and require the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Ryan Loeffelholz at ryan.loeffelholz@dla.mil or 804-279-1452.