SAM #FA8629-27-R-5004

Air Force market research for 93 CRRC outboard motors

The Department of the Air Force is seeking market information on replacement outboard motors for Combat Rubber Raiding Craft (CRRC) used in Guardian Angel personnel recovery missions. - Government buyer: Department of the Air Force, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance & Special Operations Forces Directorate; Special Warfare Program Office (AFLCMC/WISN) and Special Warfare Contracting Office (AFLCMC/WISK). - Requested products: - 2 CRRC outboard motors for user assessment at the 88th Test & Evaluation Squadron. - 91 CRRC outboard motors for full operational capability. - Desired capabilities and requirements: - Ideally 55 horsepower or greater, with a maximum weight of 220 pounds. - One-person operation, mixed-gasoline operation, and compatibility with legacy CRRCs. - Improved power, speed, maneuverability, reliability, and performance in rough seas, while retaining air-deployment capability. - The RFI asks whether 2 motors can be delivered within 6 months after receipt of an order. - No OEMs, vendors, specific models, or part numbers are identified. This is a request for information, not a solicitation.

Description

This Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS)/Request for Information (RFI) is issued for informational purposes and market research only; it does not constitute a solicitation. The Government will not reimburse any company or individual for any expenses associated with preparing/submitting information in response to this posting. The information provided may be used by the Government in developing its acquisition strategy, statement of work/statement of objectives, and/or performance specifications. Interested parties are responsible for adequately marking proprietary or competition sensitive information contained within their response as instructed later in this posting. The United States (US) Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance & Special Operations Forces (ISR & SOF) Directorate, Special Warfare (SW) Program Office (AFLCMC/WISN) is conducting market research to identify possible sources capable of providing a CRRC Outboard Motor (OE). The current Guardian Angel (GA) weapon system relies on CRRC Outboard Motors that are nearing the end of their service life and no longer fully meet the evolving requirements of the Personnel Recover (PR) mission. The obsolescence of the current motor fleet restricts operational capabilities and increases mission risk. Specifically, the inability to operate reliably in rough seas limits the ability to conduct PR missions in certain geographic locations and weather conditions. The current program lacks a viable replacement solution that addresses these deficiencies, restores the weapon system’s full operational capability, and provides GA personnel with a reliable and effective CRRC-system for all operational environments. Furthermore, the decreased horsepower and increased unit weight of modern potential replacement EPA compliant 4-stroke Outboard Motors (OE) reduce operational capability and aerial delivery mission flexibility.

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