The government seeks an indefinite-quantity supply of a special-purpose electrical cable assembly for F-16 aircraft, with an estimated annual demand of 774 each and a 5-year base period with no option. The item is critical-application and will be solicited on an other-than-full-and-open-competition basis from approved sources Winchester Interconnect, Northrop Grumman, DRS Network & Imaging Systems, and ACE Electronics Defense Systems. Pricing will be evaluated on the estimated annual demand, and a guaranteed minimum will be stated in the solicitation. Delivery is FOB Origin with inspection/acceptance at destination, to any Continental U.S. facility cited on each delivery. The solicitation is expected to be issued on or about November 23, 2026 via DIBBS in PDF format, with paper copies available on request; electronic offers are not acceptable.

DLA Aviation is conducting market research for a Cable Assembly, Special Purpose, Electrical, NSN 5995-01-599-3052, with approved sources Winchester Interconnect CM CA, Northrop Grumman Systems, DRS Network & Imaging Systems, and ACE Electronics Defense Systems. The market research will help determine the procurement method and whether the requirement may be set aside for small businesses or procured through full and open competition. No solicitation exists at this time, responses are voluntary, and the government assumes no financial responsibility for costs incurred. Interested qualified manufacturers should email Brenda.spell@dla.mil with Cage Code, manufacturing location, and point-of-contact information. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided on submissions.