U-2 Life Support Sustainment and Support
ID: FA8528-21-D-0003Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8528 AFLCMC WIKAROBINS AFB, GA, 31098-1670, USA

NAICS

Engineering Services (541330)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: ENGINEERING/TECHNICAL (R425)

Set Aside

No Set aside used (NONE)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/c7a374a2068b4f0b9ade51dbef1a29bd/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is conducting market research to identify potential sources for U-2 Life Support Sustainment and Support services. The procurement aims to secure depot-level sustainment support for U-2 Life Support oxygen-related equipment, including the maintenance of S-1034 Pilot Protective Assemblies, oxygen systems, and survival kits, as well as material management tasks under Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) principles. This Request for Information (RFI) is intended for planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation for proposals; interested contractors are encouraged to respond by January 2, 2026, to provide their capabilities and experience. For further inquiries, interested parties may contact Brittney Lightsey at brittney.lightsey@us.af.mil or Michelle Rivera at michelle.rivera.3@us.af.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Brittney Lightsey
    (478) 926-6752
    brittney.lightsey@us.af.mil
    Michelle Rivera
    michelle.rivera.3@us.af.mil
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    Life Support RFI.pdf
    The Request for Information (RFI) FA8528-21-D-0003 seeks sources for U-2 Life Support Sustainment and Support, focusing on depot-level repair and Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) for oxygen-related equipment. The government requires contractors with expertise in maintaining S-1034 Pilot Protective Assemblies, oxygen systems, and survival kits. This RFI is for market research and planning purposes only, not a solicitation for proposals, and responses will not be compensated. The OEM and sole source for this equipment is Mission Systems Orchard Park. Contractors must provide all materials, support equipment, tools, and services, including total material management as an AFMC-certified Contractor-Inventory Control Point (C-ICP). The RFI includes a Contractor Capability Survey, due by January 2, 2026, to assess potential sources' facilities, past experience, repair capabilities, quality assurance, engineering services, and ability to address issues like obsolescence and lack of technical data. Both large and small businesses, including joint ventures, are encouraged to participate.
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