B-1 Titanium Weld Repair
ID: B-1_Titanium_Weld_RepairType: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8119 AFSC PZABCTINKER AFB, OK, 73145-3015, USA

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    The Department of Defense, specifically the United States Air Force, is conducting market research to identify potential sources for the B-1 Titanium Weld Repair project. This initiative aims to develop new build and repair techniques for titanium aircraft structural components made from 6Al-4V titanium, assessing whether the effort can be competitive or designated as a Small Business Set-Aside. The Air Force emphasizes the importance of these repairs for maintaining aircraft integrity and operational readiness, and interested parties are encouraged to submit detailed capabilities packages by October 15, 2024. For further inquiries, respondents can contact the 424th SCMS at 424SCMS.RFI.Responses@us.af.mil, with the subject line “B-1 Titanium Weld Repair.”

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    The United States Air Force is conducting market research to identify sources for developing new build and repair techniques for titanium aircraft structural components made from 6Al-4V titanium. This Sources Sought notice aims to determine potential competition and assess whether the effort will be offered as a Small Business Set-Aside. The relevant NAICS code is 541330, with a size standard of 1,500 employees. Interested small businesses, including those classified as 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Hubzone, and Women-Owned, are encouraged to respond, indicating their status and detailing past similar work. The Air Force outlines a two-phase approach, starting with a non-recurring engineering effort to establish repair techniques and tooling, followed by application of this knowledge in a repair/new-build phase. Key qualifications required from offerors include no foreign ownership, compliance with specific quality certifications, and access to necessary testing laboratory equipment. Respondents must submit detailed capabilities packages by October 15, 2024, with specific focus on their qualifications and experience. The Air Force emphasizes that this notice is for gathering information only and does not constitute a solicitation for contracts, leaving the decision to pursue formal contracts at the Government’s discretion.
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