Design, Production, and Installation of Electric Power Drive Unit (EPDU) for Suspended Load Frame
ID: FA8128-25-EPDUType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8128 AFNWC PZNTINKER AFB, OK, 73145-9093, USA

NAICS

Other Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336419)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/a6f1a1b722bd4c328d0203536b33e37a/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the United States Air Force (USAF), is seeking potential contractors to design, produce, and install an Electric Power Drive Unit (EPDU) to replace the existing hydraulic system used in the Suspended Load Frame. The primary objective of this procurement is to enhance operational efficiency and meet specific technical and performance criteria essential for supporting the AGM-86B Air Launched Cruise Missile (ALCM) and the Long Range Standoff (LRSO) Missile program. This initiative is critical for ensuring compliance with military functionality and safety standards while maintaining support capabilities for the ALCM's operational life. Interested parties are encouraged to submit documentation demonstrating their capabilities by February 10, 2025, and may contact Joshua W. Palmer at joshua.palmer.10@us.af.mil or 405-593-8184 for further inquiries.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Joshua W. Palmer
    (405) 593-8184
    joshua.palmer.10@us.af.mil
    Files
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    Draft PWS_EPDU.pdf
    The Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for the redesign of the Electric Power Drive Unit (EPDU) for the AGM-86B Air Launched Cruise Missile (ALCM). The project aims to transition from a hydraulic PDU, which is outdated and needed for supporting missions related to the Long Range Standoff (LRSO) Missile program. The scope includes designing the EPDU to meet specific electrical standards, conducting design reviews, and assembling a prototype for validation and testing. Engineering requirements specify compliance with Air Force nuclear standards and the provision of a Technical Data Package (TDP) for manufacturing and sustaining the unit. This initiative will occur in phases: Phase I entails the design and prototype creation, Phase II focuses on validation and verification testing, Phase III delivers comprehensive technical documentation and maintenance procedures, and Phase IV addresses full production and implementation of the units. The government will retain all ownership rights to the data needed for future manufacturing. This document underscores the systematic approach to ensure that the new electric PDU adheres to strict military functionality and safety standards while maintaining support capabilities for the ALCM's operational life.
    EPDU RFI_10 Jan 2025.pdf
    The United States Air Force (USAF) is conducting market research to find potential contractors capable of designing and producing an Electric Power Drive Unit (EPDU) to replace the current hydraulic drive system used in the Suspended Load Frame. The transition aims to enhance operational efficiency, with the EPDU required to meet specific technical and performance criteria. The acquisition process will be divided into two phases: Phase I entails a year-long engineering analysis and qualification, while Phase II focuses on the modification, production, and installation based on approved designs. Interested companies are invited to participate voluntarily, but there is no compensation for involvement. The submission deadline for documentation proving capabilities is February 10, 2025. Contractors are encouraged to present any experience with similar projects, quality assurance processes, and capabilities for handling classified data. The document also emphasizes the importance of collaboration through joint ventures and subcontracting opportunities, particularly for small businesses, and outlines the criteria for eligibility within the scope of the NAICS code 336419. Overall, this RFP serves to identify viable sources for an essential military hardware requirement while fostering participation across various business sizes.
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