Pre-solicitationPosted Sep 24, 2026·Responses due Oct 9, 2026

Repair of F-16 and A-10 Avionics Components (25 NSNs) Sole Source to Elbit America, Inc.

Air Force and Space Force · FA8251 AFSC PZABB

Stage
Early notice (sources sought, presolicitation or special notice)
NAICS
Not stated
Value
Not stated
Solicitation
FA825126RB003
Set-aside
None stated
PSC
J059
Place
Not stated
Contact
Veronika Pett (veronika.pett@us.af.mil)
CSV Email

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Where this opportunity stands

Every notice posted under solicitation FA825126RB003 in this department, oldest first.

Early notice
  • Sep 24, 2026 · this notice
    Pre-solicitation
Solicitation
None posted
Award
Not yet. Typical award: Nov 19, 2026 to Mar 22, 2027, middle of the range Dec 31, 2026.
Measured from 253 past early notices at Dept of the Air Force that later posted an award (middle half of cases, counted from Sep 24, 2026).

Next steps for this stage

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What the notice says

This pre-solicitation notice is to announce the intent of the Air Force Sustainment Center (AFSC/PZA-Hill) to award a sole-source, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to Elbit America, Inc. for the repair of twenty-five (25) National Stock Numbers (NSNs) supporting the F-16 and A-10 aircraft platforms. The proposed contract will have a 10-year period of performance, including a five-year base period and five one-year options, with an estimated total value of $98,076,893.40. The designated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 811210, and the Product … (show all)

Service Code (PSC) is J059.Description of Requirement: The requirement is for comprehensive diagnostics, testing, and repair services for twenty-five (25) highly complex Line Replaceable Units (LRUs) and Shop Replaceable Units (SRUs). These components, which include items such as Display Units, Processors, Digital Video Recorders, and Circuit Card Assemblies, are critical to the operational readiness, navigation, and mission capabilities of the F-16 and A-10 fleets. The contractor shall provide all necessary parts, labor, facilities, and engineering support to restore the assets to a fully mission-capable and flight-worthy condition. Justification for Sole Source: Elbit America, Inc. is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and retains exclusive ownership of the proprietary technical data, manufacturing drawings, specialized diagnostic software, and Special Test Equipment (STE) required to perform these repairs. The Government does not own the complete data rights to competitively source this requirement. Market research has confirmed that no other sources possess the requisite capabilities, approvals, or proprietary data to perform these highly specialized services. 1260-01-517-4127WF 1260-01-543-9004FJ 1260-01-629-8084WF 1280-01-517-2720WF 1280-01-600-0813WF 1280-01-600-0988WF 1290-01-523-9628WF 1290-01-592-8404WF 5836-01-520-4682WF 5836-01-622-0444WF 5836-01-615-3136 5836-01-620-7418 5975-01-576-1361WF 5998-01-577-5206WF 5975-01-624-8392WF 5998-01-559-1236WF 5998-01-559-1237WF 5998-01-559-1240WF 5998-01-559-1241WF 5998-01-559-3113WF 5998-01-592-8704WF 5998-01-616-4384 7025-01-509-3748 7025-01-516-1147WF 5998-01-623-8811

Who won similar work

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WinnerAwardsValueLast
NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION · $NOC17$2.5BOct 6, 2026
WAREHOUSE ONE, INC11$9.0MSep 23, 2026
RAYTHEON COMPANY · $RTX9$22.7BSep 29, 2026
THE BOEING COMPANY · $BA9$3.5BOct 2, 2026
LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION · $LMT9$281.4MAug 26, 2026
ARHAB LLC8$1.0MAug 10, 2026
THOMAS INSTRUMENT, INCORPORATED7$57.9MMay 29, 2026
L3HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES, INC. · $LHX7$22.1MSep 25, 2026
Aantilia LLC7$3.4MOct 5, 2026
AIRTRONICS, LLC7$1.6MJul 16, 2026

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Competitive landscape

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  • 3 of these past winners lobbied Air Force, Dept of since 2024 (36 filings)
  • 0 of their lobbyists list a past Air Force, Dept of job
  • $1.7M from their corporate PACs since 2024 to members of House Committee on Appropriations, House Committee on Armed Services, Senate Committee on Appropriations, Senate Committee on Armed Services
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Policy around it

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  • 8 bills named on the past winners' lobbying filings
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Market

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  • 5 of the past winners are listed companies
  • 0 insider buys and 6 insider sells at them in the last 90 days
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