FD2020-24-50041 Fire Extinguisher Cartridge for the B-2 Aircraft
ID: FD2020-24-50041Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8213 AFLCMC EBHKHILL AFB, UT, 84056-5820, USA

NAICS

Explosives Manufacturing (325920)

PSC

CARTRIDGE AND PROPELLANT ACTUATED DEVICES AND COMPONENTS (1377)

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https://sam.gov/opp/eb57888e5445477685a52b06f4e18615/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking potential sources for the manufacturing of Fire Extinguisher Cartridges (FEC) for the B-2A aircraft through a Sources Sought Synopsis. This initiative aims to assess market capabilities and determine whether the procurement can be competitive or designated as a Small Business Set-Aside, with a focus on small businesses, including those that are 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, HUBZone, and Women-Owned. The selected manufacturers will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and operational readiness of the B-2A aircraft, as the government does not possess full technical data required for production, necessitating that interested parties have access to the necessary resources. Responses are due by January 25, 2025, and interested parties should direct inquiries to Stephanie Martin at stephanie.martin.24@us.af.mil or Brian Goodrich at brian.goodrich.2@us.af.mil.

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    Stephanie Martin
    stephanie.martin.24@us.af.mil
    Brian Goodrich
    brian.goodrich.2@us.af.mil
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    Sources Sought Synopsis - B-2 FEC.docx
    The United States Air Force is conducting a Sources Sought Synopsis to identify potential sources for manufacturing Fire Extinguisher Cartridges (FEC) for the B-02A aircraft. This initiative aims to assess market capabilities and determine whether the procurement can be competitive or designated as a Small Business Set-Aside, with a focus on small businesses including those that are 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, HUBZone, and Women-Owned. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code specified is 325920 (Explosive Manufacturing). Interested parties must respond by January 25, 2025, and provide relevant engineering and manufacturing experience, a company profile, as well as information on any teaming arrangements. It is important to note that the government does not own full technical data required for production, meaning interested manufacturers must have access to necessary resources. Questions regarding the survey can be directed to the designated government contact. This document highlights the Air Force's intent for preliminary planning and information gathering rather than soliciting proposals for contracts.
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