CONTROL BOX, ELECTRICAL NSN_1660-01-130-4645_Part_Number_3318488-1

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Solicitation number
SPRTA126R0075
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

Place of performance
Tinker AFB, Oklahoma 73145, United States

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is seeking to procure a Control Box, Electrical (NSN 1660-01-130-4645) used for windshield temperature control systems on C-130 aircraft. This solid-state electrical device, comprised of semiconductor components mounted on a printed circuit board within a metal enclosure, is being acquired as a spare part for continued fleet operations. There are no qualification requirements for this procurement, and all responsible sources are eligible to submit proposals, including foreign-owned firms with appropriate clearance from the contracting officer. The solicitation will be issued on January 20, 2026, with proposals due by February 19, 2026. Interested parties should note that the government does not own the rights to purchase this part from additional sources and has determined that reverse engineering would be uneconomical, meaning the identified qualified sources represent the primary procurement path.

This acquisition is not designated as a set-aside and may be awarded to either of two qualified sources: Dare Electronics, Inc. (Cage Code 55901) or Lockheed Martin Corp (Cage Code 98897), both of whom have received previous awards for this item. The requirement calls for delivery of 22 units by May 1, 2026, with a minimum order quantity of 6 units and a maximum of 33 units, to be shipped to destination SW3211. Early delivery is acceptable and may provide a competitive advantage. Unique Identification (UID) requirements will apply to all submitted products. While no specific budget range is disclosed in this pre-solicitation notice, interested contractors should prepare quotations accordingly and monitor the formal solicitation release on January 20, 2026, for complete pricing and contractual terms.

Notice text

                                                                                             Synopsis
                                                                        PR: FD20302600035 / SPRTA126R0075

1.  Estimated issue date and estimated closing/response date:  
Issue:     January 20 , 2026
Closes:     February 19, 2026

2.  RFP#  SPRTA126R0075      

3.  Service/Spare/Repair/OH: Spares

4.  AMC:    1/R

5.  Nomenclature/Noun: CONTROL BOX,ELECTRICAL

6.  NSN: 1660-01-130-4645

7.  PN: AE149-016-99 (Cage 55901) ,3318488-1 (CAGE 98897) 

8.  History: Award SPRTA125P0060 Dated 23 Jun 2025 for Cage 55901, Award SPRTA123P0010 Dated 18 Nov 2022 for Cage 55901
 
9.  Description/Function: 5.0000" LG X 3.0000" WI X 2.7500" HI and 3.3000LB Weight. Solid state device comprised of semiconductor components mounted on printed circuit board contained in a metal enclosure. Windshield control box provides automatic DC control to maintain windshield temperature within specific limits for C130.

10.  Total Line Item Quantity: L/I 0001: BEQ: 22 EA. (Minimum: 6, Maximum: 33)
                
11.   Application (Engine or Aircraft): C130 

12.   Destination:  L/I 0001 Ship to SW3211

13.   Required Delivery:    L/I 0001: Deliver 22 unit(s) on 01 MAY 2026. Early delivery is acceptable

14.   Qualification Requirements:  Do not exist. 

15.   Export Control Requirements:  No

16.  UID: Note to Contractor: UID requirements will apply. 

17.  Qualified Sources: DARE ELECTRONICS, INC. (Cage Code: 55901), LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP (Cage Code 98897)

18.  Set-aside:  This acquisition will not be set aside.

19. Mandatory Language:

The Government does not own the data or the rights to the data needed to purchase this part from additional sources. It has been determined to be uneconomical to buy the data or rights to the data. It is uneconomical to reverse engineer the part.

In accordance with FAR 5.207(c) (16) (i), all responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency.

Foreign owned firms are advised to contact the contracting officer or program manager before submitting a proposal to determine whether there are restrictions on receiving an award.

It is suggested that small business firms or others interested in subcontracting opportunities in connection with the described procurement make contract with the firms(s) listed.  

This acquisition involves technology that has a military or space application.  The extent of foreign participation has not yet been determined.  Nothing in this notice contradicts other restrictions, identified in the synopsis notice or solicitation, regarding eligible sources (e.g., if this is a small business set aside, foreign sources may not participate as potential prime contractors but could, if otherwise eligible, participate as subcontractors).

Based upon market research, the Government is not using the policies contained in Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, in its solicitation for the described supplies or services. However, interested persons may identify to the contracting officer their interest and capability to satisfy the Government's requirement with a commercial item within15 days of this notice. 

Government's obligation under this contract is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made.  No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise until funds are made available to the Contracting Officer for this contract and until the Contractor receives notice of such availability, to be confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer

Electronic procedures will be used for this solicitation.  Hardcopies of the solicitation will not be sent from this office. The solicitation will be available for download only at www.sam.gov.

Authority: 10 U.S.C. 2304(c) (1), Justification: supplies (or Services) required are available from only one or a limited number of responsible source(s) and no other type of supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.  The proposed contract action is for supplies and services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one, or a limited number of sources under the authority of FAR 6.302.  

This notice of intent is not a request for competition.  However, all proposals received within 45 days (30 days if award is issued under an existing basic ordering agreement) after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government.  A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.  Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

Note:  While price will be a significant factor in the evaluation of offers, the final contract award decision may be based upon a combination of price and past performance factors as detailed in the solicitation.

Note: An Ombudsman has been appointed to hear concerns from offerors or potential offerors during the proposal development phase of this acquisition. The purpose of the Ombudsman is not to diminish the authority of the program director or contracting officer, but to communicate contractor concerns, issues, disagreements and recommendations to the appropriate government personnel. When requested, the Ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The Ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals or in the source selection process. Interested parties are invited to call the Ombudsman at (405) 855-3556. DO NOT CALL THIS NUMBER FOR SOLICITATION REQUESTS.
Request for written quotation will be issued.  Only written or faxed request received directly from the requestors are acceptable. The anticipated award date will be 90 days after the issuance of this notice.

20.   Buyer name and email address: Questions concerning this synopsis or subsequent solicitation can be directed to the buyer Clifford Dockter at clifford.dockter@us.af.mil.
 

Notice history

Notice Type Posted
CONTROL BOX, ELECTRICAL NSN_1660-01-130-4645_Part_Number_3318488-1 Award Award Notice
CONTROL BOX, ELECTRICAL NSN_1660-01-130-4645_Part_Number_3318488-1 Latest solicitation Solicitation
This notice Pre-Solicitation
Noun_CONTROL BOX, ELECTRIC_Application_C130_NSN_1660-01-130-4645_Part_Number_3318488-1 Original Pre-Solicitation

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