Procurement Summary
Country: USA
Summary: F16 Ais Instrument Unit a Subassembly
Deadline: 16 May 2026
Posting Date: 21 Apr 2026
Other Information
Notice Type: Tender
TOT Ref.No.: 139852693
Document Ref. No.: FA825126RAISF16
Competition: ICB
Financier: Self Financed
Purchaser Ownership: Public
Tender Value: Refer Document
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Sources Sought Notice
Notice ID
FA8251-26-R-AISF16
Project Title
F-16 Avionics Test System - Subassembly Replacement
Agency
USAF, 416th Supply Chain Management Squadron (SCMS)
Response Date
20 May 2026
RFO Reference
Market Research conducted under RFO 10.001(b)
1. Intent of Notice
The 416th Supply Chain Management Squadron (SCMS) is conducting market research to identify sources capable of resolving a critical manufacturing and material shortage for the **Instrument Unit A Subassembly (P/N: 2216901-005)**. This component is essential for F-16 avionics testing. This notice constitutes market research to assess industry capabilities and does not constitute a request for proposal (RFP).The 416th Supply Chain Management Squadron (SCMS) is conducting market research to identify sources capable of resolving a critical manufacturing and material shortage for the Instrument Unit A Subassembly (P/N: 2216901-005). This component is essential for F-16 avionics testing. This notice constitutes market research to assess industry capabilities and does not constitute a request for proposal (RFP).
2. Mission Objective
The Avionics Intermediate Shop (AIS) test systems are critical for diagnosing and repairing F-16 fighter jet components, ensuring fleet readiness. A vital component, the Instrument Unit A Subassembly, is currently obsolete and difficult to procure.
The Mission Need: The 416th SCMS requires a modern, sustainable replacement for this subassembly to maintain operational readiness and mission capability for the USAF and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) F-16 fleets.
3. Key Technical Outcomes
The 416th SCMS is seeking **outcomes** rather than prescriptive design specifications. Capability statements must address how the respondent will achieve the following:
Form-Fit-Function (FFF) Replacement: Delivery of a solution that serves as a drop-in replacement for the original unit (P/N: 2216901-005) without requiring modificatio...
Notice ID: fa825126raisf16
Department/Ind. Agency: dept of defense
Sub-tier: dept of the air force
Office: fa8251 afsc pzabb
NAICS Code: 541330 - Engineering Services
Inactive Dates: may 31, 2026
Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
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