UWARS
ID: FD2020-24-51852Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8213 AFLCMC EBHKHILL AFB, UT, 84056-5820, USA

NAICS

Explosives Manufacturing (325920)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/2f680a0c826544678c282092de2254b7/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, has issued a Sources Sought Synopsis for the development of a Universal Water Activated Release System (UWARS) aimed at enhancing Aircrew Flight Equipment components. This initiative seeks to identify responsible sources with engineering and manufacturing capabilities for two specific items: the Parachute Release and UWARS Cartridges, while encouraging participation from small businesses, including 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, HUBZone, and Women-Owned entities. The information gathered will assist in determining the potential for competitive procurement opportunities, although no proposals will be solicited or contracts awarded based on this notice. Interested parties must respond by December 2, 2024, and can direct inquiries to Brian Goodrich at brian.goodrich.2@us.af.mil or Shasta Selwood at shasta.selwood@us.af.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Brian Goodrich
    brian.goodrich.2@us.af.mil
    Shasta Selwood
    shasta.selwood@us.af.mil
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    Sources Sought_UWARS.docx
    The United States Air Force (USAF) has issued a Sources Sought Synopsis to gather information for the development of a Universal Water Activated Release System (UWARS). This announcement aims to conduct market research and assess the availability of responsible sources with the engineering and manufacturing capabilities related to Aircrew Flight Equipment components, specifically for two items: the Parachute Release and UWARS Cartridges. The initiative seeks input from various small business categories, including 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, HUBZone, and Women-Owned businesses, to evaluate the potential for competitive procurement opportunities. Responding parties are expected to provide their company profiles, past experience in similar manufacturing or repair efforts, and any proposed teaming arrangements. The synopsis specifies that no proposals will be solicited or contracts awarded based on the responses, as this is strictly for preliminary planning purposes. Interested entities must respond by December 2, 2024, without reimbursement for their submission costs. Additionally, the document notes that technical data for manufacturing these items exists only with Stratus Systems, Inc., and that the government will not support second source qualification efforts. Questions regarding the market survey can be directed to a designated government contact.
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