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Air Force

Air Force Seeks Repair Sources For F-16 Head Up Display

Tuesday, August 21st, 2012

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The Air Force seeks repair sources for the Head Up Display (HUD) and related components on F-16 Blocks 30/32, 40/42 and 50/52 according to a June 27 request for information (RFI) posted on Federal Business Opportunities. The Air Force owns only limited data rights and level two drawings, which are insufficient to qualify new sources. BAE Systems is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of this F-16 HUD. The service currently knows of only two sources, BAE Systems and International Enterprises,…

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