F-15 Automated Weight and Balance System Support
ID: FA8505F-15AWBSType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8505 AFLCMC WAQKBROBINS AFB, GA, 31098-1670, USA

NAICS

Computer Systems Design Services (541512)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/158e8a80b16c47caa16a3259b40d3288/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking vendors for the F-15 Automated Weight and Balance System (AWBS) support, focusing on software maintenance for the Automated Form F (AFF) utilized in flight clearance for USAF aircraft. The procurement aims to gather capabilities, experience, and interest from both large and small businesses to provide engineering technical services over the next five years, including help desk support, software maintenance, and updates related to aircraft loading configurations. This initiative is crucial for ensuring aircraft safety and operational efficiency within the USAF. Interested parties must respond by February 26, 2025, providing detailed company information and completing a capability survey, with inquiries directed to Brenton Gibson at brenton.gibson@us.af.mil or Tyler Smith at tyler.smith.53@us.af.mil.

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    Brenton Gibson
    brenton.gibson@us.af.mil
    Tyler Smith
    tyler.smith.53@us.af.mil
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    Sources Sought Synopsis - F-15 Automated Weight and Balance System (AWBS).pdf
    The Robins Air Force Base is conducting a market survey to identify potential vendors for the Automated Weight and Balance System (AWBS) software maintenance, specifically for the Automated Form F (AFF) utilized in flight clearance for USAF aircraft. This non-solicitation synopsis seeks to gather capabilities, experience, and interest from both large and small businesses, with an emphasis on potential teaming and subcontracting arrangements. The project requires engineering technical services for the AFF software over the next five years, encompassing help desk support, software maintenance, and software updates related to changes in aircraft loading configurations. Interested parties must respond by February 26, 2025, and provide detailed company information and answers to a capability survey regarding prior experience, quality assurance processes, and facility capabilities. The effort highlights the importance of technical support for aircraft safety and operational efficiency within the USAF.
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