RFI R&R services for F-16 APG-66 and APG-68 radar items

SOL #: FA823226APG6668Sources Sought

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE
Dept Of The Air Force
FA8232 AFLCMC WWMK
HILL AFB, UT, 84056-5820, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

PSC

Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Aircraft Components And Accessories (J016)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

1
Posted
May 18, 2026
2
Response Deadline
Jun 18, 2026, 7:00 PM

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 F-16 Support Program Office is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) to identify contractors capable of providing Repair and Return (R&R) services for F-16 APG-66 and APG-68 radar items, including associated Avionic LRUs and SRUs, for Foreign Military Sales (FMS) partner nations. This RFI is for planning purposes only and does not guarantee a future solicitation. Responses are due June 18, 2026.

Scope of Work

This RFI seeks information on capabilities for:

  • Repair and return services for unclassified and potentially classified F-16 APG-66 and APG-68 radar items.
  • Repair of associated Avionic Line Replaceable Units (LRUs) and Shop Replaceable Units (SRUs) down to the lowest component level.
  • All repair work must comply with applicable Technical Orders (TOs).

Key Requirements

Interested contractors should provide details on:

  • Specific radar components they can repair without subcontracting.
  • Any required subcontracting, including reasons and estimated percentage of total contract value.
  • Estimated repair time for each item (e.g., 120 days).
  • Company strategy for recruiting, retaining, and managing a workforce of 200+ personnel.
  • Confirmation of USAF certification for repairs.
  • Facility security clearance information.

Submission Details

  • Response Type: White paper, limited to 60 pages for Section 2.
  • Format: Microsoft Word.
  • Submission Method: Email to the designated points of contact.
  • Response Due: June 18, 2026, 1300 hrs MST.
  • Questions Due: June 18, 2026, 1300 hrs MST, submitted in writing via email.

Contract & Timeline

  • Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
  • Set-Aside: None specified (market research for business types).
  • NAICS Code: 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance).
  • Published Date: May 18, 2026.

Additional Notes

This RFI is for market research only. The U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred. All submissions become Government property. The attached "RADAR components APG66_68 list" (Excel spreadsheet) provides crucial details on specific components, part numbers, NSNs, and estimated annual quantities for AN/APG-66 and AN/APG-68 Fire Control Radar systems.

People

Points of Contact

Joseph BartholdPRIMARY
Joseph "Blake" MerriamSECONDARY

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