Sources Sought: Nuclear Stores Interface Units (NSIU)

SOL #: Sources_Sought_NSIU_AFNWCSources Sought

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Dept Of The Air Force

FA2103 AFNWC NDB PZNE

EGLIN AFB, FL, 32542, United States

Place of Performance

N PALM BEACH, FL

NAICS

No NAICS code specified

PSC

No PSC code specified

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/4d6297774e654388adf56190837a7f9e/view

Timeline

Posted

Jan 12, 2026

Last Updated

Mar 9, 2026

Response Deadline

Mar 20, 2026, 5:00 PM

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 the Air Force (AFNWC/NDB) is conducting a Sources Sought to identify industry partners capable of producing Nuclear Stores Interface Units (NSIU). This build-to-print effort supports the integration of the Long Range Stand Off (LRSO) weapon system on the B-52 aircraft. Responses are due by March 20, 2026, at 12:00 Central Time.

Scope of Work

The NSIU is a Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) designed to provide an electronic interface for communication between the aircraft platform and the LRSO store. Key requirements include updating connections to meet MIL-STD-1760 standards and enhancing nuclear hardness. This is a build-to-print manufacturing effort; hardware installation is not required. The NSIU will be integrated into Suspension Underwing Unit-103 (SUU-103) pylons and the Nuclear Rotary Launcher (NRL).

Contract & Timeline

Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
Set-Aside: None specified
Response Due: March 20, 2026, 12:00 Central Time
Questions Due: February 12, 2026, 12:00 Central Time
Published: January 12, 2026

Key Requirements

Responses must be submitted electronically.
A DD Form 2345, Militarily Critical Technical Data Agreement, is required for entities needing to receive militarily critical technical data. This form certifies compliance with export control regulations and eligibility to handle sensitive data, which may be necessary to prepare a compliant response or perform a future contract.