Intent to Sole Source F35 Lightning Protection Masts
ID: FA5004LightningProtectionMastsType: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA5004 354 CONS PKEIELSON AFB, AK, 99702-2200, USA

NAICS

Current-Carrying Wiring Device Manufacturing (335931)

PSC

FUSES, ARRESTORS, ABSORBERS, AND PROTECTORS (5920)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/6682846db4174739817fea431c4d44f5/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, intends to sole source the procurement of Lightning Protection Masts for F-35 aircraft at Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska. The requirement includes twenty-four (24) lightning protection systems, each with a minimum height of 38 feet and the capability to withstand lightning strikes of up to 200 kA, along with robust specifications to endure severe weather conditions. This procurement is critical for ensuring the safety and operational readiness of military assets against natural threats. Interested vendors must express their interest and capability by April 18, 2025, at 12:00 P.M. Alaska Time, and can contact Contract Specialist Catherine Williams at catherine.williams.11@us.af.mil or Contracting Officer Marta Burke at marta.burke@us.af.mil for further details.

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    Lightning Protection System Requirements.pdf
    The document outlines the requirements for a Lightning Protection System specifically designed for safeguarding F-35 aircraft during adverse weather conditions. A total of twenty-four (24) systems are needed, each with a minimum height of 38 feet and the capability to handle lightning strikes up to 200 kA. The systems must come with a grounding cable of at least 50 feet, made of 2/0 AWG wire. They should be robust enough to endure rainfall rates of 1.4 inches per hour, winds of up to 120 mph, and ice accumulation of 3 inches without being anchored to the ground. Additionally, the systems must function effectively within a temperature range from -60 degrees to 160 degrees Fahrenheit. This specification aims to ensure the aircraft's safety in various environments, reflecting a critical component of military operational readiness. The context suggests that these requirements may be part of a governmental RFP aimed at contracting services or materials to enhance the protection of military assets against natural threats.
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