The DEPT OF DEFENSE | DEPT OF THE ARMY has issued a Tender notice for the procurement of a Source Sought F35 Map Lip Light in the USA. This Tender notice was published on 12 Mar 2026 and is scheduled to close on 18 Mar 2026, with an estimated Tender value of Refer Document. Interested bidders can access detailed Tender information, eligibility criteria, and complete bidding documents by referencing TOT Ref No. 137641832, while the tender notice number is PAANNGB-26-P-0000-032627 and Registering on the platform.

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Procurement Summary

Country: USA

Summary: Source Sought F35 Map Lip Light

Deadline: 18 Mar 2026

Posting Date: 12 Mar 2026

Other Information

Notice Type: Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 137641832

Document Ref. No.: PAANNGB-26-P-0000-032627

Financier: Self Financed

Purchaser Ownership: Public

Tender Value: Refer Document

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Tender Details

1.0 Description

The 187th Fighter Wing is intending to award a sole source contract to Gentex Corporation for F-35 compatible Map Lip Lights. The Map Lip Light is a mission-critical, human-systems interface component that provides dedicated, low-signature illumination within the cockpit, enabling the pilot to read maps and other flight documents during night operations without compromising visual acuity or aircraft detectability. The component must integrate seamlessly with the existing F-35 pilot oxygen mask and helmet assembly.

Key requirements include, but are not limited to:

Adherence to specific Night Vision Imaging System (NVIS) compatibility standards.

Compliance with all F-35 program airworthiness, electrical, and material specifications.

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THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS ONLY. This is not a request for proposals (RFP), request for quotations (RFQ), or an invitation for bid (IFB). The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this synopsis or to otherwise pay for the information solicited.

2.0 Purpose & Authority

The purpose of this notice is to determine the existence of sources that may be capable of satisfying the Government's requirement. The information gathered will be used to create the acquisition strategy and determine if a competitive procurement is feasible.

This market research is being conducted in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10 and in consideration of the policy for full and open competition outlined in FAR 6.101. The potential for a sole-source acquisition pursuant to FAR 6.103-1, "Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements, " is being considered, and this notice is intended to validate the market conditions supporting such a strategy. This posting is to meet the requirements of PGI 206.103-170.

3.0 Required Information from Interested Parties

Interested parties who believe they have the capability to prov...
Notice ID: paanngb-26-p-0000-032627
Department/Ind. Agency: dept of defense
Sub-tier: dept of the army
Office: w7mt uspfo activity alang 187
Product Service Code: 5831 - intercommunication and public address systems, airborne
NAICS Code: 334310 - Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing
Inactive Dates: apr 02, 2026
Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date

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