Sources Sought: Nuclear Stores Interface Units (NSIU)
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 the Air Force (AFNWC/NDB) is conducting a Sources Sought to gather information from industry for a future production contract of Nuclear Stores Interface Units (NSIU). This build-to-print effort supports the integration of the LRSO on the B-52 weapon system. The NSIU will be integrated into the Suspension Underwing Unit-103 (SUU-103) pylons and Nuclear Rotary Launcher (NRL). Responses are due by March 20, 2026, at 12:00 Central Time.
Scope of Work
- Production of Nuclear Stores Interface Units (NSIU) as a build-to-print manufacturing effort.
- The NSIU is a Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) providing an electronic interface for communication between the aircraft platform and the LRSO store.
- Designed to update connections to meet current MIL-STD-1760 requirements and enhance nuclear hardness.
- This effort will not require hardware installation.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Market Research for a future production contract)
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Questions Due: February 12, 2026, 12:00 Central Time.
- Responses Due: March 20, 2026, 12:00 Central Time.
- Published: February 24, 2026.
- Place of Performance: Goulds, FL, United States.
Additional Notes
This notice is for market research purposes to identify vendors with the capability to produce the NSIU to provided specifications and quality standards. A key document, DD Form 2345 (Militarily Critical Technical Data Agreement), is relevant. Bidders requiring access to militarily critical technical data for this opportunity must complete and submit this form to ensure compliance with export control regulations and eligibility to receive such data. Failure to have an accepted DD Form 2345 may prevent access to necessary technical information.