Sources Sought for F15E Grip Assembly Left Hand Controller and F15E Grip Assembly Right Hand Controller
Updated
Sources Sought from the Defense Logistics Agency, for work in Warner Robins, Georgia. Due Dec 3, 2026, 5:00 PM (UTC-5), 29 days left.
| Solicitation number | 27-00048 |
|---|---|
| Agency | Defense Logistics Agency |
| Office | DLA Aviation at Warner Robins, GA |
| Notice type | Sources Sought |
| Set-aside | None |
| Trade (NAICS) | Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413) |
| Product or service code | 1290 |
| Place of performance | Warner Robins, Georgia |
| Posted | Nov 3, 2026 |
| Response deadline | Dec 3, 2026, 5:00 PM (UTC-5) (29 days left) |
| Add the deadline to | Google Calendar · Apple / Outlook (.ics) |
Federal prevailing wage rates for this place: Georgia Davis-Bacon and SCA wage determinations.
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 [email protected]. 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.
Contracting contact
- Kristy Gilford · [email protected]
- Kennedi Hoffman · [email protected]
As published on the official notice. Ask questions in writing and before any questions deadline the notice sets.
Is your business small enough?
For NAICS 336413, a business counts as small if it has no more than 1,250 employees (SBA size standard, with exceptions in the notes). This notice is set aside, so only businesses under that size, or in the named program, can bid. SBA table, current as of Oct 15, 2026.
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About the buyer
The Defense Logistics Agency awarded $46.4 billion in contracts in the last 12 months; its biggest suppliers were Amerisourcebergen Drug Corp, Atlantic Diving Supply, Inc. and W S Darley & Co. See what DLA is buying now.
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