Request for Interested Manufacturers of 6130-01-523-3338 Power Control Module (PCM) and 1095-01-523-5767 High Bandwidth Assembly (HBA) for the Bomb Release Unit (BRU)-57
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- SPRWA1-27-SSS_PCM_HBA
- Agency
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Aviation
Defense Logistics Agency, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 336413 Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing
- PSC
- 6130 Converters, Electrical, Nonrotating
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation (DLA/AWB) intends to award a sole-source contract to L3Harris for manufacture of the Power Control Module (PCM, NSN 6130-01-523-3338) and High Bandwidth Assembly (HBA, NSN 1095-01-523-5767) for the BRU-57/A Bomb Release Unit, with interested parties to respond by October 20, 2026 at 1700 EST.
The procurement is proceeding under Other Than Full and Open Competition. L3Harris is the incumbent and original equipment manufacturer (CAGE 82340, previously EDO LLC). The Government does not own technical data, drawings, schematics, or other releasable documentation supporting the requirement; L3Harris possesses the sole known technical knowledge of BRU-57 performance requirements and the data necessary to ensure equipment compatibility.
The PCM functions as the primary electrical power management, conditioning, and distribution hub for the BRU-57/A Smart Bomb Rack system used on the F-16 C/D aircraft. The HBA serves as the high-speed data communication link between the F-16 and two smart weapons, routing data between platforms. Both components were developed to military unique requirements and are MIL-STD-1760 capable for side-by-side carriage and vertical ejection of two 14-inch suspension stores.
Interested parties may demonstrate capability and interest by emailing robert.berg.9@us.af.mil no later than the October 20 deadline. This pre-solicitation notice constitutes market research to identify potential alternative sources capable of meeting qualification and production requirements.
Notice text
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Update #2 · Latest ·
SUBJECT
Market research is being conducted to identify potential sources that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the requirements for qualification and production of the Power Control Module (PCM), NSN 6130-01-523-3338, Part Number MT57M1177-1 and High Bandwidth Assembly (HBA), NSN 1095-01-523-5767, Part Number MT57M1165-1.
ITEM DESCRIPTION
The PCM and HBA are components of the BRU-57/A (BRU- Bomb Release Unit) Smart Bomb Rack used on the F-16 Fighter. The PCM serves as the primary electrical power management, conditioning, and distribution hub for the BRU-57/A Smart Bomb Rack system. The HBA is the communication link for the BRU-57 bomb rack. It routes high-speed data between the F-16 and two smart weapons. The BRU-57/A PCM and HBA were developed specifically for use on the F-16 C/D aircraft with military unique requirements. The BRU-57/A is a MIL-STD-1760 capable, multiple-carriage, vertical-ejection Bomb Rack. The BRU-57/A provides side-by-side carriage and release of two 14-inch suspension stores.
IMPEDIMENT TO COMPETITION
The original equipment manufacturer for this item is L3Harris (CAGE 82340) previously EDO LLC. The Government does not own any data, drawings, schematics, or any other releasable technical data in support of this requirement. As a result, L3Harris is the only known source with adequate knowledge of the BRU-57 performance requirements and possession of the required technical data and capabilities needed to produce these items and ensure compatibility of the equipment.
INTEREST
The DLA/AWB Contracting Office intends to award a sole source contract to L3 Harris for the manufacture of the BRU-57 PCM and HBA in support of the F-16C/D program. Other interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement no later than 20 October 2026, 1700 EST by emailing robert.berg.9@us.af.mil. The Government intends to procure these items using Other Than Full and Open Competition as prescribed by RFO 6.103-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements.
DISCLAIMER
This sources sought synopsis is for informational purposes only. This is not a request for proposal. It does not constitute a solicitation and shall not be construed as a commitment by the government. Responses in any form are not offers, and the government is under no obligation to award a contract as a result of this announcement. No funds are available to pay for preparation of responses to this announcement. Any information submitted by respondents to this technical description is strictly voluntary.
Update #1 ·
SUBJECT
Market research is being conducted to identify potential sources that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the requirements for qualification and production of the Power Control Module (PCM), NSN 6130-01-523-3338, Part Number MT57M1177-1 and High Bandwith Assembly (HBA), NSN 1095-01-523-5767, Part Number MT57M1165-1.
ITEM DESCRIPTION
The PCM and HBA are components of the BRU-57/A (BRU- Bomb Release Unit) Smart Bomb Rack used on the F-16 Fighter. The PCM serves as the primary electrical power management, conditioning, and distribution hub for the BRU-57/A Smart Bomb Rack system. The HBA is the communication link for the BRU-57 bomb rack. It routes high-speed data between the F-16 and two smart weapons. The BRU-57/A PCM and HBA were developed specifically for use on the F-16 C/D aircraft with military unique requirements. The BRU-57/A is a MIL-STD-1760 capable, multiple-carriage, vertical-ejection Bomb Rack. The BRU-57/A provides side-by-side carriage and release of two 14-inch suspension stores.
IMPEDIMENT TO COMPETITION
The original equipment manufacturer for this item is L3Harris (CAGE 82340) previously EDO LLC. The Government does not own any data, drawings, schematics, or any other releasable technical data in support of this requirement. As a result, L3Harris is the only known source with adequate knowledge of the BRU-57 performance requirements and possession of the required technical data and capabilities needed to produce these items and ensure compatibility of the equipment.
INTEREST
The DLA/AWB Contracting Office intends to award a sole source contract to L3 Harris for the manufacture of the BRU-57 PCM and HBA in support of the F-16C/D program. Other interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement no later than 20 October 2026, 1700 EST by emailing robert.berg.9@us.af.mil. The Government intends to procure these items using Other Than Full and Open Competition as prescribed by RFO 6.103-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements.
DISCLAIMER
This sources sought synopsis is for informational purposes only. This is not a request for proposal. It does not constitute a solicitation and shall not be construed as a commitment by the government. Responses in any form are not offers, and the government is under no obligation to award a contract as a result of this announcement. No funds are available to pay for preparation of responses to this announcement. Any information submitted by respondents to this technical description is strictly voluntary.
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