Panel, Display

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation, through the U.S. Air Force Supply Chain Management Squadron at Tinker Air Force Base, is conducting market research to identify potential manufacturers capable of producing a Panel, Display and Control component (Part Number 187185-001, NSN 1680-01-653-1320) for the KC-46 platform. Potential sources must demonstrate capability to furnish all labor, materials, facilities, and equipment required for new manufacture, including component procurement, inspection, testing, preservation, packaging, and shipping. Bidders may also be responsible for supply chain management, logistics planning, forecasting, long-lead time parts procurement, and addressing diminishing manufacturing sources and material shortages. The government is conducting this market research effort without formal evaluation criteria; interested vendors are required to select the "Add Me to Interested Vendors" button to participate. Responses to the sources sought synopsis must be submitted to 424.scms.afmc.rfi.responses@us.af.mil, and potential sources seeking source approval must submit a Source Approval Request package to the specified DoD SAFE email addresses by the deadline of February 19, 2026.

This pre-solicitation notice carries no set-aside designation and is open to all business types, including large businesses, small businesses, small disadvantaged businesses, 8(a) certifieds, service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, HUBZone businesses, and women-owned small businesses. No current incumbents or contractors are identified in this market research solicitation. The estimated requirement is 11 units with a total value of $699,436.54, though unit prices will be established at contract award. This is market research only; no formal solicitation is currently available, and no funds are available to support information requests at this stage.