# F-16 MIL-STD-1553 Intrusion Detection Prevention Hardware Sources Sought/RFI

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- Solicitation number: F-16_MIL-STD-1553_Databus_Cybersecurity_IDIQ
- Notice type: Sources sought
- Status: Closed. Deadline was December 2, 2024 at 4:00 PM EST
- Department: Department of the Air Force
- Agency: Department of the Air Force
- Contracting office: FA8232 AFLCMC WWMK (FA8232)
- NAICS: 336413 Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing
- Product or service code: 5998 Electrical and Electronic Assemblies; Boards, Cards, and Associated Hardware
- First posted: October 31, 2024
- Last posted: October 31, 2024
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/0698ef3600c24924877dd865dc6b6cdb/view

## Description

See attached F-16 MIL-STD-1553 Intrusion Detection Prevention Hardware Sources Sought/Request for Information (RFI). The Government has a requirement for an Intrusion Detection System and Intrusion Prevention System (IDS/IPS) capability that will add security to the F-16 MIL-STD-1553 data bus and harden the aircraft against cyber-attacks. The F-16 uses MIL-STD-1553 and MIL-STD-1553B.

The Air Force is conducting market research, through this RFI, to assess potential firms capable of providing a suitable MIL-STD-1553 data bus intrusion and prevention system hardware solution to meet Blk 40/42/50/52 F-16 capability, design, and operational requirements. Provide an electronic response/attachments through e-mail to Laurie Auernig, Malorie Bennion, and cc John Twomey. On the e-mail subject line include "F-16 MIL-STD-1553 Intrusion Detection Prevention Hardware RFI Response - Company Name)." Responses are due by Monday, 2 December 2024, 2:00 PM (MST).

## Publications

- October 31, 2024: Sources sought, due December 2, 2024 at 4:00 PM EST. Notice 0698ef3600c24924877dd865dc6b6cdb. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/0698ef3600c24924877dd865dc6b6cdb/view

## Points of contact

- Laurie Auernig, PCO, laurie.auernig@us.af.mil
- Malorie Bennion, malorie.bennion@us.af.mil

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