Bid guide
How to bid on B-52 Data Interface Unit/Data Transfer Receptacle repair for the Air Force
What the Air Force is buying and why it matters
The Department of the Air Force is conducting market research to find companies capable of repairing the B-52 Data Interface Unit/Data Transfer Receptacle (DTR). This specific item is NSN 7025-01-738-4504AY, part number P210015K0001-1, and is the newer F3I unit currently produced by Kihomac, Inc.
This is an important opportunity because the government currently lacks sufficient repair data or data rights to allow for competitive bidding on this part. However, the Air Force expects that competition may become possible in the future. This RFI is a step towards identifying potential sources with the expertise and technical repair data needed.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This Request for Information (RFI) was published on July 20, 2026. The deadline for responses is August 21, 2026, at 4:00 PM ET. At this deadline, all submitted information will be collected and reviewed by the Air Force.
Since this is an RFI, it is for market research purposes. There is no guarantee of a future solicitation, but your response helps the Air Force understand the market and potential for competition.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for firms with expertise, capabilities, experience, and technical repair data related to data interface units, data transfer receptacles, or similar avionics components, especially those used in military aircraft like the B-52. Companies with experience in repairing complex electronic or data transfer systems would be a good fit.
The relevant category for this work is facilities, specifically related to maintenance and repair of specialized equipment.
How to respond to this RFI
To access the full details and respond to this opportunity, you will need to view the original source on the government portal. Click the “View original source” link. If the first click takes you to the portal's homepage, click the link again to go directly to the bid.
You may need to create a free account on the portal to view all documents, though this is not always required for every bid.
Practical tips for preparing a competitive response
When responding to an RFI like this, focus on clearly demonstrating your firm's specific expertise and capabilities related to repairing the B-52 Data Interface Unit/Data Transfer Receptacle. Highlight any experience with similar National Stock Numbers (NSNs) or part numbers, especially those involving complex data systems.
Emphasize your technical repair data and any intellectual property rights you possess that would enable you to repair this specific part. If your company has experience with reverse engineering or developing technical data for repair, this would be valuable information to include. Provide concrete examples and details to support your claims of capability and experience.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from DEPT of the Air Force; the original posting controls.