The Department of the Air Force seeks a contractor to perform a six-month engineering investigation to develop a thermal management strategy for the DIGAR-200 system on the F-16, aiming to prevent overheating during extended ground operations. The contract has an award amount of $150,000, and the period of performance is six months from the award date of 30 April 2026. The work will be performed at the contractor's facility, with BAE Systems Inc. in Cedar Rapids, IA, identified as the anticipated sole source. The primary deliverable is an Engineering Investigation Report, and the government will provide up to three DIGAR-200 units. While the government intends to negotiate with only one source, interested parties may submit a capabilities statement for consideration.