Sources Sought: F-16 Transparencies

The USAF is issuing a Sources Sought notice to identify additional qualified manufacturers for F‑16 canopy transparencies (six NSNs). Currently only PPG Aerospace is qualified; the government seeks to expand the industrial base for future production under a Multiple‑Award IDIQ contract. The effort will support a 5‑year ordering period for both USAF and Foreign Military Sales with an estimated total ceiling of $85 million. Interested firms must demonstrate capability to meet the Manufacturing Qualification Requirements (MQR) and Engineering Data List (EDL) specifications, and must be able to provide the required engineering data, UID marking, and comply with security and ITAR controls. • Primary focus: manufacture, repair, or replacement of F‑16 canopy transparency assemblies (polycarbonate). • Qualification path includes submitting technical data, completing a $329 k qualification test effort, and achieving a pre‑award qualification article. • Anticipated award of the IDIQ contract in September 2027 with a 5‑year performance window and $85 M total ceiling.