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The Department of the Air Force is conducting market research to identify qualified industry partners capable of designing and manufacturing a new Advanced Wing Weapons Pylon (AWWP) for the B-52 aircraft, with requirements to support heavy weapon carriage exceeding 5,000 lbs, complete a 36-month Engineering and Manufacturing Development phase ending in a Critical Design Review, and deliver 20 to 24 pylons with at least 12 in the first year.
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Design and manufacture a new Advanced Wing Weapons Pylon (AWWP) for the B-52 aircraft to support MIL-STD-1760 series heavy weapon carriage, complete a 36-month Engineering and Manufacturing Development phase ending in a Critical Design Review, and transition to production of 20 to 24 pylons with a minimum of 12 delivered in the first year.
The Department of the Air Force is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) to conduct market research and identify qualified industry partners capable of supporting an accelerated Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) phase and subsequent production of a replacement external weapons release pylon for the B-52 aircraft. To meet emerging mission needs, the Government requires a newly designed Advanced Wing Weapons Pylon (AWWP) that incorporates MIL-STD-1760 series heavy weapon capability. The anticipated acquisition strategy targets a 36-month EMD phase culminating in a Critical Design Review (CDR). Upon successful completion of the EMD phase, the design must be ready for integration with required support equipment, transitioning immediately into the production of 20 to 24 pylons (with a minimum delivery of 12 pylons in the first year). Key
Objectives for Industry Feedback: Assess the feasibility of the proposed 36-month EMD timeline to CDR and production timeline. Identify vendors with the engineering expertise to design and manufacture heavy weapons carriage systems (>5,000 lbs capacity). Inform the Government's overall Acquisition Strategy. Note: Physical work locations may vary, and interested parties must be willing and able to travel. Small businesses are highly encouraged to participate and respond to this RFI. Ashley Gray Alternative
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