Redesign and Source Qualification of F-16 CDEEU

Sources Sought Notice

Notice ID

FA825126RCDEEU

Project Title

Redesign and Source Qualification of F-16 CDEEU

Agency

US Air Force

Response Date

25 June 2026

RFO Reference

Market Research conducted under RFO 10.001(b)

1. Purpose of Notice

The Government seeks to identify potential vendors or distributors capable of redesigning and qualifying a source of supply for the Common Data Entry Electronic Unit (CDEEU) (NSN: 7025015093748WF). The Government anticipates utilizing a single award procurement to address current supply shortages. Additionally, the Government will utilize the results of this market research to determine if this requirement can be executed as a competitive small business set-aside. This notice constitutes market research to assess industry capabilities and does not constitute a request for proposal (RFP).

2. Mission Objective

The US Air Force requires a reliable source of supply for the Common Data Entry Electronic Unit (CDEEU) to support all USAF blocks of F-16 aircraft. Current supply shortages have resulted in Mission Impaired Capability Awaiting Part(s) (MICAPS) conditions, directly impacting fleet readiness and operational capability. The Government requires an industry partner to independently execute a redesign and manufacturing source qualification to restore supply chain stability for this critical component.

The Mission Need: The Government requires the establishment of a qualified source of supply for the F-16 CDEEU to eliminate existing operational gaps. Because the Government cannot provide troubleshooting, repair processes, or configuration data, the requirement necessitates a partner capable of independent technical development and qualification.

3. Key Technical Outcomes

• Successfully redesign and qualify a manufacturing source for the F-16 CDEEU (NSN: 7025015093748WF) independently, without reliance on Government-furnished technical data or repair processes.


• Ensure the redesigned CDEEU strictly meets all current Form, Fit, Function, and Interface Operational Safety, Suitability, and Effectiveness (OSS&E) requirements across all USAF blocks of F-16 aircraft.


• Demonstrate the capability to obtain, reverse-engineer, or create all necessary engineering resources and technical data required for the design and qualification effort.


• Alleviate the existing MICAPS condition by establishing a reliable and continuous manufacturing pipeline for the unit to support global F-16 operations.

4. Submission Instructions

Interested parties shall submit a capability statement encompassing the following elements:

• Company Information: Company name, CAGE code, Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), and primary point of contact details.


• Business Size/Status: Identification of the applicable business size standard and socioeconomic categories under the anticipated NAICS code.


• Past Performance: Relevant examples of previous experience performing independent redesign, reverse-engineering, and source qualification for complex military aerospace electronics, specifically in scenarios lacking Government-provided technical data.


• Technical Approach: A brief executive summary detailing the methodology to obtain or create the necessary resources to design and qualify the F-16 CDEEU while guaranteeing Form, Fit, Function, and Interface compatibility.


• Submission Routing: Responses shall be submitted electronically to the designated Government point of contact by the established response date.