Request for Information - F-15 Depot Activation Capabilities
ID: FA8634-22-F-0035Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8634 AFLCMC WAQK F15WRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433-7424, USA

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)

PSC

AIRCRAFT, FIXED WING (1510)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/c3f712a66fe94761b6eb67301ac196d6/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Air Force Lifecycle Management Center (AFLCMC), has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to gather insights on Depot Activation capabilities for the F-15 program. This initiative aims to enhance supply chain management, ensure material availability, and integrate Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to support the advanced F-15EX aircraft, which is critical for national defense. Interested companies are invited to submit unclassified white papers detailing their capabilities, with a statement of intent due within 14 calendar days and finalized submissions required within 30 working days. For further inquiries, contact Laura Harr at laura.harr@us.af.mil or Eric Monroe at eric.monroe@us.af.mil.

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    Laura Harr
    laura.harr@us.af.mil
    Eric Monroe
    eric.monroe@us.af.mil
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    RFI Sources Sought_20250326.pdf
    The Air Force Lifecycle Management Center (AFLCMC) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) regarding Depot Activation capabilities to enhance support for the F-15 program. This RFI, aimed at gathering market insights, emphasizes the need for efficient supply chain management, material availability, and the integration of Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to support the advanced F-15EX aircraft. The F-15EX, which is replacing older models, is vital to national defense, thus making depot activation a high priority for the Air Force. The RFI solicits industry input on cost, scheduling, and performance for depot-related components, while encouraging innovative solutions for organically repairing these components. Interested companies are invited to submit unclassified white papers detailing their capabilities, corporate information, and socio-economic classifications. The response timeline includes a statement of intent within 14 calendar days and finalized submissions within 30 working days. The document details technical and contracting points of contact, and addresses export regulations and the necessity for proprietary information management. Overall, this RFI aims to leverage industry expertise to optimize the F-15 program's operational efficacy and long-term sustainability.
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