SAM #FA853926I-APQ166RPU

Market Research for B-52 Radar Pressurization Unit (RPU) Repair and Supply

The Air Force Sustainment Center is conducting market research to identify qualified sources for the repair and supply of the B-52 Radar Pressurization Unit (RPU), a critical component of the AN/APQ-166 Radar System. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Air Force, Common Avionics, 407 SCMS/GULBA - Logistics Manager: Lt. Brenden Collins - OEMs and Vendors: - Great Lakes Manufacturing Corp. (OEM for the RPU) - AeroControlEx Corp. (current supplier) - Products/Services Requested: - B-52 Radar Pressurization Unit (RPU) - NSN: 1280-00-898-3679 - Part Number: 101-352 - Quantity: Approx. 162 units over 10 years (immediate need: 13 units; monthly demand: 1.24 units) - Technical details: Electromechanical and pneumatic assembly; must meet form, fit, function, and interface requirements per T.O. 15A3-3-24-3 - Repair services for the RPU - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Government does not possess technical data package or manufacturing rights - Compliance with strict technical specifications (dimensions, output pressures, altitude and temperature ranges, power requirements, moisture content) - Seeking new qualified sources to mitigate supply chain risks and ensure long-term sustainment - Encourages participation from small businesses and joint ventures - Classified under NAICS code 334511 - No proposals requested; this is a Request for Information (RFI) to identify capable sources

Description

The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources with the expertise, capabilities, experience, and technical repair data necessary to meet qualification requirements to repair the B-52 Radar Pressurized Unit (RPU). The National Stock Number (NSN) and Part Number (PN) are as follows:

NSN 1280-00-898-3679, P/N 101-352, Radar Pressurized Unit (RPU)

This RFI is being conducted to identify different potential non-commercial sources in determining if a future contract effort can be competitively awarded and/or awarded on a total or partial Small Business Set-Aside basis. The applicable North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this effort is 334511.

The original equipment manufacturer for the B-52 RPU was Great Lakes Manufacturing Corp.; however, the Government does not own the technical data package (TDP) or the rights to the data required for manufacture. The Government has identified AeroControlEx Corp. as the only known current supplier for this NSN. To mitigate supply chain risks associated with a single source of supply and ensure long-term sustainment for the B-52 fleet, the Government's primary objective is to develop a new, qualified source for this item. Please note, this is a Request for Information only, the Government is not requesting any proposals in response to this posting.

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