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F-16 Upgraded Central Air Data Computer

Department of Defense · Department of the Air Force · FA8251 AFSC PZABB
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Solicitation details

Solicitation number
FA825126RCADC
Notice type
Solicitation
NAICS
811210
Product service code
J059
Set-aside
Unrestricted
Posted
2026-09-01
Response deadline
Oct 16, 2026, 11:00 PM UTC
Contracting contact
sean.neilson.2@us.af.mil

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Statement of work, as posted

The United States Air Force (USAF) is seeking a qualified repair contractor to test and repair, as necessary, components used in the F-16 Upgraded Central Air Data Computer (UCADC). The contractor shall repair these items to a serviceable "A" condition in accordance with Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specifications, approved Technical Orders (TOs), and engineering dispositions approved by the cognizant USAF engineer. Cosmetic restoration to "like new" appearance is not required.These are just-in-time (JIT) repairs and are not scheduled or depot-level overhauls. The contractor must maintain all required capabilities to test, evaluate, and repair the items to serviceable "A" condition on an as-required basis. This includes, but is not limited to, all necessary expertise, trained personnel, test equipment, tooling, repair parts, and facilities to consistently meet the contractually required turnaround times.The successful contractor must be a currently qualified repair source or successfully complete the qualification process prior to award. Award of this contract will not be delayed to allow for source qualification or review of a pending Source Approval Request (SAR).The contractor shall maintain detailed repair and test records for all items processed under this contract, including cost accounting records that clearly identify labor, materials, and other direct costs associated with each repaired item.Interested vendors must possess, or be capable of obtaining, all required test equipment, special tooling, and technical data necessary to perform the repairs. Source qualification may be required prior to award. NSN: 5998013995953; NSN: 5998013998603; NSN: 5998013998605; NSN: 6685001491026; NSN: 9985002593013

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Point of contact
Sean Neilson
Role
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Email
sean.neilson.2@us.af.mil
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