ICBM MMIII Flight Control Replacement Program
ID: FA8214-25-R-1300Type: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8214 AFNWC PZBBHILL AFB, UT, 84056-5837, USA

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GUIDED MISSILE AND SPACE VEHICLE INERT PROPULSION UNITS, SOLID FUEL; AND COMPONENTS (1338)

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    The Department of Defense, through the Air Force's Minuteman III Systems Program Office at Hill Air Force Base, is conducting a Sources Sought notice to identify qualified firms for the ICBM MMIII Flight Control Replacement Program. This initiative aims to develop a drop-in replacement for the flight control units of the Minuteman missile stages, which includes thrust vectoring and roll control, while adhering to the performance and reliability standards of the weapon system. The project is critical for upgrading a key defense system, and interested parties are required to submit a narrative detailing their capabilities, past project summaries, proposed execution approaches, and preliminary budget estimates by March 3, 2025. For further inquiries, interested firms can contact Michelle Love at michelle.love.1@us.af.mil or Joseph Merriam at joseph.merriam@us.af.mil.

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    MMIII Flight Control Replacement Program Sources Sought 30 Jan 2025.pdf
    The ICBM Minuteman III (MMIII) Systems Program Office at Hill AFB is conducting a Sources Sought notice to gather interest from qualified firms for the replacement of flight control units for the Minuteman missile stages. This project entails developing a drop-in replacement for flight controls that includes thrust vectoring and roll control while ensuring compliance with the weapon system’s performance and reliability standards. In addition to the flight controls, the scope includes the necessary support equipment and raceway cables for effective operation. Respondents to this notice must submit a narrative detailing their capabilities, including experience in designing and implementing flight controls, producing necessary support equipment, and creating raceway cables. Applicants are asked to provide a summary of past projects, a proposed approach for execution, and preliminary budget estimates for the contract. The submission deadline is March 3, 2025. Overall, the document serves as a preliminary inquiry into market capabilities for a critical defense system upgrade, inviting feedback that will influence the formal solicitation process.
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