Manufacture of Electrical Control Box for the C130 Aircraft

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is seeking a manufacturer to produce 21 electrical control boxes for the C130 Aircraft, specifically a windshield control box with automatic DC temperature control functionality. The pre-solicitation notice indicates an electronic solicitation procedure will be used, with the contract period lasting one year and delivery required by November 10, 2025, to Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma. The agency has requested a 20% reduction in cost and a 25% reduction in plant overhead, suggesting a strong emphasis on efficiency and cost-effectiveness. The control box is a solid-state device with semiconductor components mounted on a printed circuit board, identified by specific part numbers AE149-016-99 and 3318488-1. While specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in the pre-solicitation, the focus appears to be on manufacturing capability, cost efficiency, and technical compliance with military specifications.

The opportunity is not set-aside for any specific business category, meaning it is open to all qualified manufacturers in the Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing sector (NAICS 336413). The total quantity required is 21 units, with a unit of issue designated as "EA" (each), and the contract is expected to be valued based on the specific pricing for these control boxes. The solicitation was posted on February 19, 2025, with responses due by March 21, 2025, providing potential vendors approximately one month to prepare their proposals. The procurement is for a National Stock Number (NSN) 1660011304645, indicating this is a standardized military equipment component. Potential bidders should be prepared to demonstrate technical capabilities in producing precise electronic control systems for aerospace applications, with a clear ability to meet the Defense Logistics Agency's stringent manufacturing and cost reduction requirements.