ContractSolicitation

F-16 Iridium Catalyst

DEPT OF DEFENSE FA825226R0001
Response Deadline
Jun 29, 2026
32 days left
Days Remaining
32
Until deadline
Set-Aside
No Set aside used
Notice Type
Solicitation

Contract Opportunity Analysis

The Department of the Air Force, Directorate of Contracting at FA8252 is seeking a sole-source supply contract for 65 iridium catalysts for the F-16, identified as NSN 6850-01-132-1924 RP and part number 243-024-9001. The work is a firm-fixed-price acquisition for the manufacture and delivery of these aircraft parts, with the government citing Honeywell International Inc. as the intended source because it owns the proprietary data rights. Key requirements include firm pricing for 120 days, source inspection and acceptance at origin, and delivery to DLA Distribution Depot Hill in Utah, with DCMA providing technical and administrative oversight due to the item’s flight-safety significance. Offers are due by June 29, 2026 at 4:00 PM, and delivery is required by March 12, 2027.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code
336413
Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing
PSC Code
6850
MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL SPECIALTIES

Solicitation Documents

2 Files
Solicitation.pdf
PDF270 KBMay 29, 2026
AI Summary
This document is a Request for Proposal (RFP) FA8252-26-R-0002 issued by the Department of the Air Force, Directorate of Contracting, for the sole source acquisition of 65 iridium catalysts (NSN: 6850-01-132-1924 RP) under a firm-fixed-price contract. The solicitation is unrestricted, with a NAICS code of 336413 (Other Aircraft Part and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing) and an unspecified size standard. Offers are due by June 29, 2026, at 4:00 PM. The contract requires offerors to hold prices firm for 120 days. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the origin, with delivery required by March 12, 2027, to DLA Distribution Depot Hill. The Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) will provide technical and administrative oversight, including source inspection due to the item's critical nature for flight safety and the direct award to the manufacturer. Payment will be made electronically via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF). The document includes numerous FAR and DFARS clauses covering areas such as small business subcontracting, cybersecurity, export controls, and various payment and contract administration provisions. Offerors must provide "Other Than Certified Cost and Pricing Data" to assist in fair and reasonable price determination.
F-16 Iridium Catalyst SSS final.docx
Word187 KBApr 9, 2026
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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Solicitation PostedApr 9, 2026
deadlineResponse DeadlineJun 29, 2026
expiryArchive DateJul 14, 2026

Agency Information

Department
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-Tier
DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE
Office
FA8252 AFSC OL-H PZACB SCNDARY PWR

Point of Contact

Name
Brooks Poll

Place of Performance

Utah, UNITED STATES

Official Sources