B61-13 - Tail Kit Assembly (TKA) Surveillance and Sustainment Support (BTS3)
ID: FA9422-25-R-5009Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA9422 AFNWC PZKIRTLAND AFB, NM, 87117-0001, USA

NAICS

Engineering Services (541330)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- NUCLEAR ORDNANCE (J011)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/1f0d6a99e793455dbe04f81afa510001/view
Timeline
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    Posted Jan 2, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Updated Jan 2, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Due Jan 17, 2025, 11:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, specifically the United States Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center (AFNWC), is seeking sources for the Tail Kit Assembly (TKA) Surveillance and Sustainment Support for the B61-13 nuclear gravity bomb and its future variants. The procurement aims to expand sustainment and support services currently provided under an existing Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract, which includes engineering services, logistics support, and production of necessary training and test equipment. This initiative is critical for maintaining the safety, security, and reliability of the B61 Family of Systems, ensuring that the contractor can adapt to evolving requirements. Interested parties are encouraged to submit a Statement of Capability (SOC) by the specified deadline, with inquiries directed to Byron Muhlenberg or Chad Miller via their provided email addresses.

Point(s) of Contact
Byron Muhlenberg
byron.muhlenberg.2@us.af.mil
Chad Miller
chad.miller.31@us.af.mil
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B61-13 - Tail Kit Assembly (TKA) Surveillance and Sustainment Support (BTS3)
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