Opportunity
SAM #FA823226SATCOM
Market Research for F-16 SATCOM Dorsal Fairing Antenna Assembly Kits
Buyer
AFLCMC Fighter and Advanced Aircraft Directorate
Posted
May 06, 2026
Respond By
June 08, 2026
Identifier
FA823226SATCOM
NAICS
336419, 336413
The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), F-16 Program Office, is seeking information from industry regarding the production of SATCOM Dorsal Fairing Antenna Assembly Kits for F-16 aircraft upgrades. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Air Force, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), F-16 Program Office (AFLCMC/WAM) - Contracting office located at Hill Air Force Base, Utah - Products/Services Requested: - F-16 SATCOM Dorsal Fairing Antenna Assembly Kit - Includes: - SATCOM Antenna Radome (Part Number: 23036-1, NSN: 1560-01-579-7160) - SATCOM Antenna (Part Number: 21-66-16, NSN: 5985-01-575-6252) - SATCOM Fairing (Part Number: 21-60-03-3, NSN: 1560-99-219-8230) - Additional installation hardware - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Supports F-16 Communication Suite Upgrade for blocks 40-52 D-model aircraft - Production anticipated to begin under an IDIQ contract - Market research focused on small business capabilities, teaming, and relevant past experience - No specific OEMs or vendors named; part numbers and NSNs provided for key components - No quantities specified at this stage; procurement is in the market research phase
Description
The U.S. Government is requesting information in an effort to identify vendors with the expertise, capabilities, and experience to successfully produce Satellite Communication (SATCOM) Dorsal Fairing Antenna Kits.
Please see the attached Sources Sought Synopsis for details.
This SSS is issued solely for information and planning purposes only – it does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. This SSS does not commit the U.S. Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. This is a sources-sought only, which, as part of market research, is being issued in accordance with (IAW) Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 15.201(e).
Responses to the SSS and/or questions shall be provided via e-mail to Contracting Officer, Capt Ryan Lambert at ryan.lambert.8@us.af.mil and Mr. Eric Dumpert at eric.dumpert.1@us.af.mil. Responses are due by Monday 08 June 2025, 2:00 PM (MDT).