SAM #27-00048

DLA Aviation Market Research for F-15E Grip Assembly Controllers

DLA Aviation is researching sources for two F-15E grip assembly controllers used at the aircraft’s sighting station. - Government buyer: Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), Department of Defense; DLA Aviation at Warner Robins. - Products sought: - F-15E left-hand grip assembly controller, part number 707-7010, NSN 1290-01-407-5343FX; quantity not specified. - F-15E right-hand grip assembly controller, part number 707-7011, NSN 1290-01-407-3205FX; quantity not specified. - OEM: Mason Electric Company is identified as the OEM for both controllers and the only source currently known to have the technical data, expertise, and capability needed to ensure compatibility. - Notable requirements: The controllers provide an electrical interface through hand-grip buttons and switches. The Government does not own releasable technical data or drawings and seeks sources able to qualify and produce the items. - This is market research to identify capable sources, not a request for proposal; the Government states its intent to use full and open competition.

Description

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 F15E Grip Assembly Left Hand Controller NSN 1290-01-407-5343FX, PN 707-7010 and F15E Grip Assembly Right Hand Controller NSN 1290-01-407-3205FX, PN 707-7011. PR FD2060-26-00048.

ITEM DESCRIPTION

The left and right hand controllers provide an electrical interface with several systems by means of buttons and switches on a practical, centralized, hand grip. A hand grip style is used, usually of pistol grip design, and is designed to be mounted in the sighting station of the F-15E. It incorporates electrical controls for remotely actuating firing and/or sighting movement of a machine gun(s), grenade launcher(s), rocket launcher(s), and the like, or a combination thereof.

Impediment to Competition

The original equipment manufacturer for this item is Mason Electric Company (CAGE 81579), which maintains its configuration by part number. The Government does not own any data, drawings, schematics, or any other releasable technical data in support of this requirement. As a result, Mason Electric Company is the only source currently known with adequate knowledge of the F15E Grip Assembly Left/Right Hand Controller performance requirements and possession of the required technical data and capabilities needed to produce this item and ensure compatibility of the equipment.

INTEREST

Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement no later than December 3, 2026 to dla.dlr.proc@us.af.mil.  The Government intends to procure these items using Full and Open Competition as prescribed by FAR 6.102.

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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