Combat Ready Insertion Barrel (CRIB)
ID: FA8629-25-R-5036Type: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8629 AFLCMC WISK SOF/PRWRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433, USA

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Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

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https://sam.gov/opp/dee2c8b9c0ba47c29068a7ee28a4f381/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), is seeking information from qualified vendors regarding the development of a Combat Ready Insertion Barrel (CRIB), which is intended to provide a modular air delivery solution for mission equipment. The CRIB must ensure safe and stable aerial delivery of personnel and sensitive equipment over diverse terrains, including land and water, and must accommodate extensive payloads, including inflatable watercraft, while featuring modular components and resistance to environmental hazards. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their capabilities, specifications, estimated costs, and potential challenges by November 22, 2024, to assist the government in enhancing military operational readiness. For further inquiries, vendors may contact Andrew Tillman at andrew.tillman.1@us.af.mil or Joseph Evans at joseph.evans.27@us.af.mil.

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    Andrew Tillman
    andrew.tillman.1@us.af.mil
    Joseph Evans
    joseph.evans.27@us.af.mil
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    RFI CRIB FA8629-25-R-5036.pdf
    The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) issued a Request for Information (RFI) regarding the development of a Combat Ready Insertion Barrel (CRIB), aimed at providing a modular air delivery solution for deploying mission equipment. This RFI seeks to identify qualified vendors capable of supplying a system designed for safe and stable aerial delivery of both personnel and sensitive equipment over varied terrains, including land and water. Key Performance Parameters (KPPs) for the CRIB include its ability to airdrop extensive payloads, including fully packaged inflatable watercraft, and to function in multiple airdrop configurations while ensuring buoyancy and a robust containment system. Additionally, the CRIB must feature modular components, resistance to environmental hazards, and a customizable design that facilitates safe deployment during military operations. Vendors are invited to respond by outlining their capabilities and technologies, providing specifications, estimated costs, and potential challenges, while also indicating interest in prime or subcontracting opportunities. The response deadline is set for November 22, 2024, highlighting the government’s need for innovative solutions to enhance military operational readiness and effectiveness.
    RFI Posting FA8629-25-R-5036 Q A.docx
    The document pertains to Request for Information (RFI) FA8629-25-R-5036, which outlines requirements for a frame to accommodate specific inflatable watercraft and a 40 hp engine. Key performance parameters (KPP) and key system attributes (KSA) are specified. The frame must simultaneously enclose a 3 Raider motor and two components of a wing boat, with precise dimensional constraints provided. The frame can be either permanently attached to the CRIB or removable for convenience. The maximum desired dimensions of the CRIB are clearly outlined, ranging from 34” x 64”-72” to 40” x 64”-72”. Additionally, there is no particular material preference for the frame's construction, allowing for flexibility in design. This document serves as a preliminary request aimed at gathering information to inform future procurement decisions related to specialized military or emergency response equipment. It indicates the government's requirements and expectations for potential vendors in developing proposals that align with specified criteria.
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