KC-135 Electronic Component Assembly

The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Air Force Sustainment Center is seeking manufacturers for KC-135 Electronic Component Assembly (NSN 5998-01-162-5197, P/N 42-70117) through a Firm-Fixed-Price supply contract. This pre-solicitation notice represents market research to identify potential sources capable of producing this electrical and electronic assembly component. A critical requirement for interested parties is the demonstrated ability to obtain proprietary technical data and drawings from the original equipment manufacturer, as reverse-engineering has been determined impractical for this component. The procurement is categorized under NAICS Code 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,250 employees, and the government is open to responses from both small and large business concerns. Responses to this sources sought notice must be submitted by December 31, 2025, providing interested contractors with a two-week window to demonstrate their capability and interest.

This pre-solicitation notice does not include a set-aside designation and indicates the anticipated award will be a sole-source contract to Hydro-Aire Inc. (Cage Code 81982). The notice does not specify an award value or budget range for the contract, nor does it provide quantity requirements or specific service timelines for the component assembly. The solicitation period remains open until the December 31, 2025 deadline, after which the government will likely transition to a formal solicitation phase. Interested contractors should note that the ability to secure proprietary technical documentation will be a determining factor in their viability as potential suppliers for this requirement.