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Sources Sought for F15E Grip Assembly Left Hand Controller and F15E Grip Assembly Right Hand Controller

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27-00048Federal

Response Deadline12/03/2026, 10:00:00 PM UTC

Contract Overview

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The Department of Defense, through the DLA Aviation at Warner Robins, is conducting market research to identify qualified sources for the production of F15E Grip Assembly Left Hand and Right Hand Controllers. These pistol-grip style controllers serve as critical electrical interfaces in the F-15E sighting station, allowing operators to remotely actuate firing and sighting movements for various weapon systems, including machine guns, grenade launchers, and rocket launchers. Currently, Mason Electric Company is identified as the original equipment manufacturer and the only known source with the necessary technical data and capabilities, as the government does not possess the required drawings or schematics. Despite this, the government intends to procure these items through full and open competition. Interested parties must submit their capabilities and interest to the designated email address by December 3, 2026.

General Info

DoD seeks qualified sources for F15E Grip Assembly controllers via open competition.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Ga DLA Aviation At Warner Robins

NAICS

336413 - Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Warner Robins, GA, 31098, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

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Timeline

PhaseSources Sought

PostedNov 3

Sources Sought

Response DeadlineDec 3

Submission deadline

Response Deadline

12/03/2026, 10:00:00 PM UTCin 29 days

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Ga DLA Aviation At Warner Robins

Contacts2 people available

OfficeROBINS A F B, GA, 31098-1813, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Ga DLA Aviation At Warner Robins

Office AddressROBINS A F B, GA, 31098-1813, USA

Contacts

Kristy Gilford

contact@example.gov

Kennedi Hoffman

contact@example.gov

Full 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 contact@example.gov. 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.