NOUN Electrical Control Box_ Application KC-135_ NSN 1660012409042_P/N SYLZ51426

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is conducting market research to identify potential sources for procuring 23 units of an Electrical Control Box (Part Number SYL51426, NSN 1660-01-240-9042) for the KC-135 aircraft platform at Tinker AFB, Oklahoma. This Sources Sought Synopsis represents preliminary market research by the Air Force Sustainment Center to determine the most appropriate acquisition strategy for this aircraft air conditioning, heating, and pressurizing equipment component. The government seeks manufacturers capable of new part production, including component manufacturing, inspection, testing, packaging, and shipping, with potential responsibilities extending to supply chain management, logistics planning, and addressing manufacturing source challenges. Interested vendors must complete a Source Approval Request (SAR) package and submit comprehensive business information, including company details, NAICS code, business size, and ownership classification. The response deadline for this market research is July 17, 2025, with the notice posted on July 9, 2025.

This opportunity does not utilize any set-aside designations and is open to all business sizes and types, though the government has expressed specific interest in Small Businesses, Small Disadvantaged Businesses, 8(a) businesses, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, HUBZone Small Businesses, and Women-Owned Small Businesses. The procurement requirement specifies a quantity of 23 units of the electrical control box components for the KC-135 aircraft fleet. The opportunity falls under NAICS code 336413 for Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing and PSC code 1660 for Aircraft Air Conditioning, Heating, And Pressurizing Equipment. No incumbent contractors or current award values are specified in the documentation, as this represents preliminary market research rather than a formal solicitation. The government has emphasized that this market research does not guarantee a contract award and will be used to inform their acquisition strategy development.