Request for Information (RFI) for B-52 Advanced Wing Weapons Pylon (AWWP)

This Request for Information (RFI) from the United States Air Force seeks to identify companies capable of designing, developing, and producing an Advanced Wing Weapons Pylon (AWWP) for the B-52 bomber. The new pylon will replace the aging Improved Common Pylon (ICP), which has structural limitations with modern heavy weapons exceeding 5,000 lbs. The RFI outlines requirements for a 36-month design and approval timeline, followed by an initial production of 20-24 pylons and a long-term need for approximately 130. Key capabilities include accommodating various munitions up to 20,000 lbs., demonstrating electrical integration expertise, meeting stringent testing and certification standards (e.g., MIL-STD-8591, MIL-HDBK-516C), and possessing production capacity. Interested parties must provide company information, business capabilities (e.g., socioeconomic status, quality assurance, past performance), and details on program management, technical data rights, and security/cybersecurity compliance (e.g., CMMC, supply chain risk management, facility clearances). Responses are due by July 20, 2026, and must adhere to specific formatting guidelines.