Sources Sought for F-15 Armament / Mustang NSNs
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.
SUBJECT
Market research is being conducted to identify potential sources that may possess the data, expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the requirements for qualification and production of the multiple F-15 Armament, MUSTANG NSNs/PNs below.
SYSTEM
- 5998-01-568-3771KV / F659-32404-2 / MUSTANG
- 5998-01-568-7273KV / F659-32405-2 / MUSTANG
- 5998-01-569-0577KV / F659-32419-2 / MUSTANG
- 5998-01-568-3768KV / F659-32419-3 / MUSTANG
- 5998-01-568-3773KV / F659-32484-2 / MUSTANG
- 5998-01-295-3951KV / A06G2691-2 / F-15 ARMAMENT
- 5998-01-265-4057KV / A06G2739-1 / F-15 ARMAMENT
- 4920-01-695-0473KV / A06G3576-6 / F-15 ARMAMENT
- 5998-01-516-1917KV / A06G3630-1 / F-15 ARMAMENT
- 4920-01-552-2415KV / A06G3720-1 / F-15 ARMAMENT
- 5998-01-550-7836KV / A06G3644-1 / F-15 ARMAMENT
- 6625-01-517-1260KV / A06G2621-4 / F-15 ARMAMENT
- 4920-01-697-6440KV / A06G3982-1 / F-15 ARMAMENT
- 5998-01-371-5426KV / A06G2779-2 / F-15 ARMAMENT
- 5998-01-435-9049KV / A06G3421-1 / F-15 ARMAMENT
ITEM DESCRIPTION
The above listed NSNs/PNs are used on the MUSTANG tester and/or four different F-15 Armament Testers: The Stores Management System Test Set (SMSTS) A/E24T-198D-H, the Stores Management Sub-System Test Set (SMSSTS) A/E24T-197A-E, the Aircraft Pod Interface Test Set (APITS) A/E24T-224, and the Armament Circuits Preload Test Set (ACPTS) A/E24T-199A-D.
IMPEDIMENT TO COMPETITION
The original equipment manufacturer for this item is Boeing. The Government does not own any data, drawings, schematics, or any other releasable technical data in support of this requirement. As a result, Boeing is the only known source with adequate knowledge of the performance requirements and possession of the required technical data, drawings, facilities, and expertise needed to produce these items and ensure form-fit-function interface and system compatibility.
INTEREST
The DLA Contracting Office intends to award a sole source contract to Boeing for the manufacture of the above listed NSNs/PNs in support of the MUSTANG and F-15 Armament Test System Program. The NSNs/parts list above cannot be broken into multiple sub-groups for bidding. Other interested parties may respond to the requirement no later than October 31, 2025 to Robert Berg via email (robert.berg.9@us.af.mil). The Government intends to procure these items using Other Than Full and Open Competition as prescribed by FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements.
DISCLAIMER
This sources sought synopsis is for informational purposes only. This is not a request for proposal. It does not constitute a solicitation and shall not be construed as a commitment by the government. Responses in any form are not offers, and the government is under no obligation to award a contract as a result of this announcement. No funds are available to pay for preparation of responses to this announcement. Any information submitted by respondents to this technical description is strictly voluntary.