The agency is gauging market interest. No bid is being requested yet — submitting a capabilities statement may put you on the radar for the eventual solicitation.
The Air Force needs a small business to repair F-16 radar systems.
Key Details
What exactly do they need? The Air Force needs a small business to repair F-16 radar systems, specifically the AN/APG-68 radar. The repair process involves testing and evaluation to ensure compliance with government requirements.
What's the contract structure and timeline? The notice is a sources-sought notice, and the contract will be a firm-fixed-price contract. The notice doesn't say how long the contract will last.
How will they pick the winner? The evaluation will be based on the offeror's ability to meet the qualification requirements, including testing and evaluation.
When and how do you bid? The bid deadline is July 2, 2026, at 4:00 AM. Bids must be submitted through the Federal Business Opportunities website.
Routine commodity buy — low-effort bid, modest payoff.
Who can apply
- Must be a certified small business
- Has experience with radar system repair
- Has a quality management system in place
If you're interested, do this first
- Check that your small business certification is still active in SAM.gov
- Write a 1-page summary of your experience with radar system repair
- Email the contracting officer to RSVP for the site visit
- Find a teaming partner who already has the required certification