Control Box, Electrical
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Defense, Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation at Oklahoma City, OK, has issued a Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) for market research to identify potential sources for the Spares Procurement of Electrical Control Boxes (Part Number: 627076-3-1, NSN: 1660-01-140-8406) for the F-16 platform. This is not a solicitation, but an effort to determine the best acquisition strategy, including potential competitive or Small Business Set-Aside opportunities. Responses are due by February 16, 2026.
Scope of Work
The government is seeking sources capable of new manufacture of these electrical control boxes. This includes all aspects from component parts, inspection, and testing to preservation, packaging, and shipping. Potential responsibilities also encompass supply chain management, logistics planning, forecasting, and handling diminishing manufacturing sources. The estimated requirement is for 33 units.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) / Market Research
- Purpose: Identify potential sources and determine acquisition strategy
- Set-Aside: None specified for this Sources Sought; exploring competitive or Small Business Set-Aside for future acquisition.
- Response Due: February 16, 2026, at 22:00 UTC
- Published: February 9, 2026
- NAICS Code: 336413 (Aircraft Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,250 employees
- Place of Performance: Tinker AFB, OK 73145 USA
Submission & Qualification
This is not a solicitation, and no funds are available to fund the information solicited. Requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. Interested parties must complete a Source Approval Request (SAR) package to be considered qualified. Manufacturing Qualification Requirements (MQR) and Engineering Data List (EDL) are embedded or attached, with government-provided data annotated on the EDL. If absent, sources must independently acquire technical data. Inquiries regarding the Tinker SAR Process should be directed to the AFSC Small Business Office, and SAR packages must be submitted via DoD SAFE. Interested parties should select "ADD ME TO INTERESTED VENDORS" to participate.
Contact Information
For questions, contact 422 SCMS at 422.scms.afmc.rfi@us.af.mil.