Follow on IDIQ for Secondary Power Systems (SPS) and Small Gas Turbine Engines (GTE) Component Improvement Program (CIP) - OEM PW
ID: MJMCIP12102024Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8206 AFSC PZAAA2HILL AFB, UT, 84056-5825, USA

NAICS

Engineering Services (541330)

PSC

GAS TURBINES AND JET ENGINES; NON-AIRCRAFT PRIME MOVER, AIRCRAFT NON-PRIME MOVER, AND COMPONENTS (2835)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/1cde4adc45ef4fb298b64279ef4ba720/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is conducting a Sources Sought notice for a follow-on Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract focused on engineering services related to Secondary Power Systems (SPS) and Small Gas Turbine Engines (GTE) as part of a Component Improvement Program (CIP). The objective is to identify responsible sources capable of enhancing the safety and reliability of these critical systems, which are vital for military aircraft, through tasks such as system analysis, prototyping, and hardware testing. Interested parties must demonstrate prior experience, access to proprietary data from Original Equipment Manufacturer Pratt & Whitney, and identify their small business status under NAICS code 541330. Responses should be directed to Michelle Manuel at michelle.manuel.3@us.af.mil or Angelina Kellett at angelina.kellett@us.af.mil, with no costs reimbursed for submissions.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Michelle Manuel
    (801) 586-1236
    michelle.manuel.3@us.af.mil
    Angelina Kellett, Contracting Officer
    angelina.kellett@us.af.mil
    Files
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    SSS PW.pdf
    The government is initiating a Sources Sought Synopsis for a follow-on Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract aimed at engineering services for Secondary Power Systems (SPS) and Small Gas Turbine Engines (GTE), as part of a Component Improvement Program (CIP). This market research will assess available responsible sources to inform acquisition strategy and determine potential for competition, including opportunities for small businesses. The program focuses on enhancing the safety and reliability of SPS and GTE vital to military aircraft, involving tasks like system analysis, prototyping, hardware testing, and improvements based on identified deficiencies. Interested parties must demonstrate experience, access to Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) data, and identify their small business status under NAICS 541330. The government emphasizes the importance of accessing proprietary data from Pratt & Whitney and outlines requirements for prior experience, subcontractor roles, and partnerships with OEMs in the submissions. This announcement serves purely for information and planning purposes, not as a binding solicitation. Responses should include relevant experiences, company information, and concerns regarding the requirement, with no costs reimbursed for submissions.
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