B-2 Low Observable Signature & Supportability Modifications (LOSSM)
ID: FA8616Type: Sources Sought
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Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8616 AFLCMC WBZK B2WRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433-7148, USA

NAICS

Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services (541614)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/5c05203116de43d287467ccdd2926b45/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is conducting a Sources Sought Announcement for the Low Observable Signature & Supportability Modifications (LOSSM) program aimed at enhancing the B-2 aircraft's maintenance capabilities. The primary objective is to identify potential contractors with expertise in procurement, analysis, integration, testing, and sustainment of systems designed for Radar Cross Section (RCS) signature defect inspections, focusing on the development of integrated Vector Network Analyzer (VNA) systems that eliminate measurement errors and improve user experience. This initiative is critical for maintaining the B-2's low observable capabilities and ensuring compliance with security requirements, including the need for systems to meet JSIG standards for an Authority to Operate (ATO). Interested parties must respond by January 31, 2026, providing detailed information on their capabilities, and can contact Alana Williams at alana.williams.1@us.af.mil for further inquiries.

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    Alana Williams
    alana.williams.1@us.af.mil
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    Sources Sought Announcement.pdf
    AFLCMC/WB (B-2) is conducting a Sources Sought Announcement for the Low Observable Signature & Supportability Modifications (LOSSM) effort. The goal is to identify potential sources with expertise in procurement, analysis, integration, testing, database generation, and sustainment for the B-2 LOSSM program. This announcement is for informational purposes only and is not a request for proposal. The acquisition strategy is yet to be determined, but the information gathered will inform decisions on full and open competition or sole-source acquisition. The system currently handles data up to Secret/Special Access Required (S/SAR) level, and future systems must meet JSIG requirements for an Authority to Operate (ATO), necessitating a DD254. The core requirement is for a new or improved system for low observable (LO) maintenance, specifically for Radar Cross Section (RCS) signature defect inspections. The current system uses RF probes connected to a VNA and laptop. The B-2 SPO is looking for integrated VNA systems to eliminate measurement errors from RF cables, new primary interfaces and software, and systems that are easier to use and more accurate. The system must be Class I, Division 2 of the National Electric Code (NEC), Article 500.5(B), and execute RF point inspections. It must also be transportable, calibratable, and operable by a single user. Contractors will be responsible for training systems tasks including analysis, evaluation, development, production, installation, integration, testing, database generation, and sustainment. The anticipated NAICS Code is 541614. Responses are due by January 31, 2026, and must address specific capabilities, including miniaturized VNAs, recommended system technologies, consolidation methods, NEC compliance, open systems architecture, risk minimization, accelerated measurements, calibration methodology, RF measurement error, and data security. All personnel assigned to the contract must have active Secret security clearances within 30 days of award.
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