SAM #FA8533-26-ATAGS2

Air Force Procurement for First Article Testing and Production of Anti-Gravity Flight Suits

The U.S. Air Force, under the Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC), is seeking sources for First Article Testing (FAT) and production of anti-gravity flight suits to address material obsolescence. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) - Key contacts: Alexis Davis (PCO), Audra Brown (Buyer), Gail Bembry (PM) - Products Requested: - 12 units of Advanced Technology Anti-Gravity Suit (ATAGS) CSU-22/P trousers and bladder assemblies (Part Number: 8475-01-695-4642) - 12 units of Legacy G-Suit CSU-13 B/P trousers and bladder assemblies (Part Number: 8475-00-545-8211) - Services Requested: - First Article Testing (FAT) for both suit types to ensure compliance with qualification standards - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; only pre-qualified, approved sources may participate - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Suits must be manufactured using specified materials and meet strict qualification standards - The procurement is a one-time buy, not a recurring contract - Only pre-qualified, approved sources are eligible to participate - The suits are critical for countering G-forces experienced by aircrew - NAICS codes: 315210 (Cut and Sew Apparel Contractors), 315990 (Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing)

Description

The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the requirements for the First Article Testing (FAT) for the Material Obsolescence Effort of the Advanced Technology Anti Gravity Suit, also known as (ATAGS) and Legacy G-Suits formally known as (CUS-13 B/P). The formal and technical name for ATAGS are the CSU-22/P and CSU-23/P suits. Contractors/Institutions responding to this market research are placed on notice that participation in this survey may not ensure participation in future solicitations or contract awards. The government will not reimburse participants for any expenses associated with their participation in this survey. The level of security clearance and amount of foreign participation in this requirement has not been determined.

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