Description
This Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) issued by the U.S. Air Force seeks market‑research information from potential vendors capable of manufacturing and delivering new‑production electrical solenoids (NSN 5945‑01‑185‑2945TP, P/N 783539‑1) for the B‑52 aircraft. The effort is a pure information‑gathering exercise; no solicitation, funding, or contract award is guaranteed at this stage. Vendors are asked to indicate interest, submit basic business data, and be prepared to complete a Source Approval Request (SAR) package if a future contract is pursued. The anticipated quantity is 62 units, with responsibilities potentially including design, fabrication, inspection, testing, preservation, packaging, logistics, and long‑lead‑time procurement. The place of performance is Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma. The government is open to all business sizes and categories (large, small, HUBZone, SDVOSB, 8(a), women‑owned, etc.).
• Item: Electrical solenoid, NSN 5945‑01‑185‑2945TP, P/N 783539‑1
• Platform: B‑52 bomber
• Estimated quantity: 62 units (new‑spares, no repair)
• Scope: New manufacture, testing, packaging, logistics, possible NRE engineering support
• Location: Tinker AFB, OK 73145
• Contract type: Sources‑sought market research (Request for Information)
• Target audience: All qualified U.S. manufacturers, including small‑business set‑asides
• Required follow‑up: Completion of SAR package via DoD SAFE; submission of business information as outlined in the notice.