How to bid on F-16 Radar Protection and Control Assembly repair for the Air Force

What the Air Force is buying and why it matters

The Department of the Air Force is seeking qualified businesses to repair a specific component, the Protection and Control Assembly (P/N: 762R978G01, NSN: 5998-01-306-9224), used in the F-16 C/D AN/APG-68 Dual Mode Transmitter radar. This is a Request for Information (RFI) to identify potential sources for these repair services.

For vendors, this is an opportunity to become an approved repair source for a critical F-16 component. Becoming qualified could lead to future contract awards for these repair services.

Key dates and what happens at the deadline

This RFI was published on May 21, 2026. The deadline for responses is December 01, 2028, at 12:00 AM ET.

At the deadline, the Air Force will review submissions to identify businesses that can meet the qualification requirements or have applied for a waiver. Full qualification is required before a contract award can be made. The award will not be delayed to allow a vendor to demonstrate their ability to meet the standards.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suitable for businesses with expertise in the repair, testing, and inspection of complex electronic equipment, particularly radar components for military aircraft. Firms with existing facilities, equipment, and technical data packages for similar items will be well-positioned.

The relevant category for this RFI is equipment repair, specifically for aerospace and defense electronics.

How to respond

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Practical tips for preparing a competitive response

Carefully review all qualification requirements. You must certify that you have or can access the necessary facilities, equipment, tooling, and personnel. Be prepared for government evaluation and inspection of your capabilities.

Demonstrate a complete data package. This includes providing a list of all procedures, drawings, and specifications in your possession, such as Northrop Grumman drawing 762R978G01, T807A02. You may need to provide copies of these documents.

Develop a detailed repair process. Show how you will repair the item to conform to government requirements, including compliance with Unique Identification (UID) requirements. Provide data from your quality, performance, and environmental evaluations, and identify your material sources and internal process standards.

Prepare a qualification test plan. Submit a detailed plan to 416 SCMS/GUEAA for approval, outlining how you will verify compliance with all performance, environmental, mechanical, and quality assurance requirements. Be ready to submit a complete test report after testing and notify the government at least 30 days in advance of any testing for potential on-site witnessing.

Provide a qualification article. You must supply a pre-contract award qualification article for government evaluation. This article will undergo form, fit, and function evaluation to demonstrate compatibility and your repair capability. The estimated cost for testing and evaluation is $3,000, and the estimated time for qualification is 180 days.