Weapon-Aircraft Integration
ID: EBX-101-25-003Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8656 AFLCMC EBXEGLIN AFB, FL, 32542-6883, USA

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/5d2e969152ed4ab69b3709eba66490d0/view
Timeline
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    Posted Apr 10, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Updated Apr 17, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 24, 2025, 9:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is conducting market research to identify responsible sources experienced in weapon-aircraft integration. This initiative aims to gather information on industry capabilities and interest to inform future acquisition strategies related to weapon systems and aircraft. The insights gained will be crucial for understanding potential suppliers' readiness to support the government's weapon integration efforts, which are vital for upcoming contracting decisions. Interested companies are encouraged to submit their responses electronically by April 25, 2025, to Henry Camp at henry.camp@us.af.mil, with a submission limit of 10 pages.

Point(s) of Contact
Henry Camp
(850) 883-4091
henry.camp@us.af.mil
Files
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Posted
Weapons Intergration_RFI.pdf
Apr 17, 2025, 7:09 PM UTC
The Armament Directorate has issued a Request for Information (RFI) regarding weapon-aircraft integration to assess industry capabilities and inform future acquisition strategies. This RFI, classified under NAICS Code 336413, serves as a preliminary market research tool and does not represent a formal Request for Proposal (RFP). The Government is seeking inputs from businesses with relevant experience and expertise, requesting specific information about company details, capabilities, and previous contracts, particularly regarding aircraft and weapon systems. Interested companies should submit their responses electronically by April 25, 2025, to designated contacts. The information gathered will be critical to understanding potential suppliers' readiness to support the government's weapon integration efforts, which is essential for future contracting decisions. The document underscores the need for compliance with security requirements and outlines expectations for businesses in providing detailed responses while setting a limit on the length of submissions to 10 pages.
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