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SAMDAILY.US - ISSUE OF MAY 08, 2026 SAM #8929
SOURCES SOUGHT

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

Notice Date

5/6/2026 6:03:10 AM
 

Notice Type

Sources Sought
 

NAICS

336413 — Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing
 

Contracting Office

FA8628 AFLCMC WBDK B52 WRIGHT PATTERSON AFB OH 45433-7148 USA
 

ZIP Code

45433-7148
 

Solicitation Number

FA8628-27-R-B001
 

Response Due

7/6/2026 2:00:00 PM
 

Archive Date

07/21/2026
 

Point of Contact

Ashley Gray, Matthew Lesko
 

E-Mail Address

ashley.gray.9@us.af.mil, matthew.lesko@us.af.mil
(ashley.gray.9@us.af.mil, matthew.lesko@us.af.mil)
 

Small Business Set-Aside

NONE No Set aside used
 

Description

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.
 

Web Link

SAM.gov Permalink
(https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/cc52f037101c4b628eb116bb439253ed/view)
 

Place of Performance

Address: Edwards, CA, USA

Country: USA
 

Record

SN07806000-F 20260508/260506230051 (samdaily.us)
 

Source

SAM.gov Link to This Notice
(may not be valid after Archive Date)

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