Opportunity
SAM #FA823226BB100
Sources Sought for AN/APG-83 AESA Radar Processor, Part Number 5210346-005
Buyer
AFLCMC Fighter and Advanced Aircraft Directorate
Posted
August 17, 2026
Respond By
September 01, 2026
Identifier
FA823226BB100
NAICS
334511, 336419, 334418, 336413
The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), Fighter and Advanced Aircraft Directorate, F-16 System Program Office, Foreign Military Sales Section at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, is seeking sources for the AN/APG-83 AESA radar processor (part number 5210346-005) for use in F-16 aircraft. - Government Buyer: - Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), Fighter and Advanced Aircraft Directorate, F-16 System Program Office, Foreign Military Sales Section, Hill Air Force Base, Utah - OEMs and Vendors: - AN/APG-83 AESA radar processor (part number 5210346-005) is the only specified product; Raytheon is mentioned in a question about company relationships but not as a required OEM - Products/Services Requested: - AN/APG-83 AESA radar processor, part number 5210346-005 - Processor procurement, lot acceptance testing, and bench-level functional verification of Line Replaceable Units (LRUs) - Project management, including development and maintenance of an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Form, Fit, and Function compatibility with existing system configurations is mandatory - Respondents must describe experience with Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and compliance with NIST SP 800-171 and DFARS 252.204-7012 cybersecurity requirements - The procurement will be structured as an Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract, with all work ordered through individual Delivery Orders - No specific purchase quantity is provided - This is a market research/sources sought notice, not a solicitation for immediate award
Description
NOTICE: This is not a solicitation but rather a Sources Sought Synopsis to determine potential sources for information and planning purposes only. Any information submitted by respondents to this source sought synopsis is voluntary and will not be returned. The Government will not reimburse any costs incurred or associated with the submission of information in response to this notice.
1. Purpose
The purpose of this Sources Sought is to conduct market research to determine if responsible sources exist and to assist in determining whether this effort can be competitive and/or a total Small Business Set-Aside. The proposed North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) Code is 334511 – Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing, with a corresponding size standard of 1,350 employees. The Government will use this information to determine the best acquisition strategy for this procurement.
The Government is interested in all small business categories to include 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, HUBZone, and Women-Owned small business concerns. Interested parties are requested to identify their small business status relative to the identified NAICS code, any anticipated teaming arrangements, and a description of similar services offered to the Government and commercial customers within the past three years. Any responses involving teaming agreements should delineate between the work accomplished by the prime and the work accomplished by the teaming partners.
2. Program Details
AFLCMC/WAMJ, F-16 System Program Office, Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Section, Hill AFB, UT is seeking information about potential sources interested in and capable of providing an AN/APG-83 AESA radar processor, part number 5210346-005.
2.1 Scope of Work
The contractor shall produce AN/APG-83 AESA radar processor, part number 5210346-005, maintaining Form, Fit, and Function (FFF) compatibility with the existing system configuration.
2.2 In-Scope Materiel
AN/APG-83 AESA Radar Processor, P/N 5210346-005
2.3 IDIQ Contract Structure
This contract is structured as an Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract pursuant to FAR 16.504. All work is ordered through individual Delivery Orders (DOs) issued by the Contracting Officer. No work shall commence without an executed delivery order citing the applicable FMS case funding and authorized work scope.
2.4 Specified Tasks
The contractor shall perform the following tasks:
Project Management: Develop and maintain an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) detailing all major tasks, milestones, and deliverables. Processor Procurement: Procure, lot acceptance test and deliver units of item listed in Section 2.2. Verification and Validation: Develop a lot acceptance testing plan and execute bench-level functional testing on the LRUs. Testing shall verify that the units meet all FFF requirements and interface correctly within the next higher assembly.
2.5 Deliverables
Hardware: Identify all available units of item listed in Section 2.2. Units will be retained at the contractor's facility.
Data: Key data deliverables are listed in the Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL)
below.
CDRL No.
Title
Due Date
A001
Project Management Plan / IMS
30 Calendar DAC*
A002
Monthly Status Report
15th of each month
A003
Fulfillment Status Report
30 Calendar DAC*
A004
Remaining Processor Stock
30 Calendar DAC*
*Days After Contract Award
3. Questions for Contractors / Information to be Provided in Response
Interested parties are requested to provide responses to the following:
Provide your suggested NAICS code. Do you anticipate your company will serve as a prime contractor or subcontractor? Do you anticipate a teaming arrangement? If so, delineate the expected work to be accomplished by the prime versus the teaming partners. Does your company have an established relationship or agreement with Raytheon? If so, please provide a copy of the agreement or a description of the relationship. Please describe your capability to perform bench-level qualification testing and functional verification of LRUs. Please describe your experience handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and complying with NIST SP 800-171 and DFARS 252.204-7012 cybersecurity requirements. What is your estimated schedule to identify all available processors? Please provide any additional information regarding surge capabilities or constraints.
4. Government Points of Contact
All responses and inquiries shall be submitted via email to the following points of contact no later than 1 September 2026. Responses must be limited to 20 pages.
Role
Name / Email
Phone
Primary POC
Capt Andrew Westphal
TBD
Contracting Officer / PCO
George Bell
TBD
Program Manager
Capt Andrew Westphal
Capt Noah Coil
TBD
Distribution Statement D: Distribution authorized to the Department of Defense and U.S. DoD contractors only (CTI). Other requests for this document must be referred to AFLCMC/WAMI.