Description
The U.S. Air Force, via the 422nd Supply Chain Management Squadron at Tinker AFB, Oklahoma, is conducting market research (Sources Sought) to identify potential vendors capable of manufacturing new spare “Control Box, Electrical” units (NSN 1660‑01‑143‑3525, P/N 783421‑1‑1) for the B‑1B bomber. The effort is a non‑funded, informational solicitation intended to gauge industry capability, potential pricing, and to determine whether the requirement could be set aside for small businesses. Interested parties must submit a Source Approval Request (SAR) package and indicate interest by the response deadline.
• Item: Electrical control box for B‑1B platform (NSN 1660‑01‑143‑3525, P/N 783421‑1‑1)
• Quantity: 12 new spare units (no repair)
• Scope: New manufacture, including labor, materials, inspection, testing, packaging, shipping, and possible logistics/supply‑chain support
• Location of performance: Tinker Air Force Base, OK
• Submission deadline: 04 September 2026
• Required response: Complete SAR package and submit electronically via DoD SAFE or email to the listed POCs
• No funding is available for this market‑research effort; the government will later decide on acquisition strategy (competitive or set‑aside)
• NAICS code listed: 336413 (Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing)
• Open to all business sizes, including small, HUBZone, veteran‑owned, and women‑owned firms.