Engineering Support Services for F-35 Aircraft Store Compatibility (ASC) Engineering Capability
ID: FA2486-25-R-XXXXType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA2486 AFTC PZZC (EGLIN)EGLIN AFB, FL, 32542-6883, USA

NAICS

Engineering Services (541330)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: ENGINEERING/TECHNICAL (R425)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/61089ddda9cb4c44ad6e1d2eff76d0ec/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the United States Air Force, is conducting a market survey to identify sources capable of providing engineering support services for maintaining F-35 Aircraft Store Compatibility (ASC) engineering capability. The objective of this procurement is to sustain and enhance the organic ASC capability within the Air Force SEEK EAGLE Office (AFSEO), which is critical for testing and analyzing new aircraft/store configurations for the F-35A aircraft. Interested parties are encouraged to submit capabilities statements detailing their expertise in various engineering disciplines, including Physical Fit and Function, Aircraft and Store Loads, and Flutter and Dynamics, among others. For further inquiries, potential respondents can contact Heather Stiles at heather.stiles@us.af.mil.

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    Heather Stiles
    heather.stiles@us.af.mil
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