B-2 Interface Processor
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Air Force (424th SCMS), under the DEPT OF DEFENSE / DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY, has issued a Sources Sought Synopsis for market research to identify potential sources for the new manufacture of a B-2 Interface Processor (NSN: 5895-01-577-5557, P/N: 292A900-21). This effort aims to determine if the requirement can be competitive or a Small Business Set-Aside. Responses are due by June 20, 2026.
Scope of Work
This is a new spares buy for an estimated 5 units of the Processor Interface. The requirement is for new manufacture, not repair.
Key Requirements
Potential sources must be capable of furnishing all labor, materials, facilities, and equipment for:
- Procurement/manufacture
- Inspection and testing
- Preservation/packaging and shipping
- Supply chain management, logistics planning, forecasting production, and long-lead time parts procurement
- Addressing diminishing manufacturing sources and material shortage issues
- Nonrecurring engineering costs associated with becoming an approved source.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Product Service Code: 5895 (Miscellaneous Communication Equipment)
- NAICS Code: 336413 (Aircraft Manufacturing) with a Size Standard of 1,250 employees
- Set-Aside: The government is determining if this effort can be competitive or a Small Business Set-Aside. All business types (Large, Small, SDB, 8(a), SDVOSB, Hubzone, WOSB) are encouraged to respond.
- Response Due: June 20, 2026, 04:59 AM UTC
- Published: May 20, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
Interested sources must select "ADD ME TO INTERESTED VENDORS" on SAM.gov. For technical data and source approval, potential sources wishing to be qualified must complete a Source Approval Request (SAR) package as specified in the Qualification Requirements (QRs). QRs and Engineering Data List (EDL) are attached to the original notice. Requests for Engineering Drawings should be submitted via email to ocalc.lgldo.public@us.af.mil. SAR package submission is electronic via DoD SAFE.
Contact Information
Questions regarding this post should be submitted to 424.SCMS.AFMC.RFI.RESPONSES@us.af.mil. Do not contact the originator with questions.