SAM #27_B2_Heat_Stacks

Market research for potential B-2 heat stack manufacturers

The Department of the Air Force is assessing potential manufacturers for the B-2 heat stack, a specialized aircraft component. - Government buyer: Department of the Air Force, through Air Force Materiel Command and Air Force Sustainment Center; office FA8203 AFSC PZAAB. - Requested item: B-2 heat stack, NSN 1630013527008. No purchase quantity or separate part number is stated. - OEM/data owner: Honeywell Aerospace US LLC is identified as a known owner of the proprietary technical data and drawings. The notice does not specify a supplier or awardee. - Notable requirement: Interested manufacturers would need to show they possess or can obtain the technical data and rights needed to manufacture the item. - Opportunity status: This is market research seeking responses from businesses of any size, not a solicitation or commitment to purchase.

Description

Notice ID                                            27-B2 Heat Stacks

Active / Inactive                                 Active

Notice Status                                      Published

Department/ Ind. Agency                 DEPT OF DEFENSE (057)

Sub-Tier                                             DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE (5700)

Major Command                              AFMC (FA8203)

Sub Command                                  AIR FORCE SUSTAINMENT CENTER

Office                                                  FA8203 AFSC PZAAB

GENERAL INFORMATION

Contract Opportunity Type             Sources Sought (Original)

Date Offers Due                                11 / 18 / 2026, 3:30 PM MST (15 Days)

DESCRIPTION

NOTICE: This is not a solicitation but rather a Sources Sought Notice to determine potential sources for information and planning purposes only.

The Government is performing market research on potential sources of manufacturing for the following item(s):

Contract Type

Pricing

End Item

Noun

NSN

Supply

FFP

B-2

Heat Stack

1630013527008

This notification is for market research purposes to identify potential contractors who have the skills, experience, knowledge and ability to obtain access to the proprietary data to manufacture this item. This notice does not constitute a commitment, implied or otherwise, that a procurement will be accomplished. This is not a request for proposal or quotation.

The proposed North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 336413 which has a corresponding size standard of 1,250 employees. The Government will use this information to determine the best acquisition strategy for this procurement.

The Government is interested in all small or large business concerns. The Government requests that interested parties respond to this notice if applicable and identify your business status to the identified NAICS Code.

The Government requests that interested parties respond to this notice if applicable and include information that demonstrates you possess or have the ability to obtain rights to the proprietary data required to manufacture this item.

PROGRAM DETAILS: The Government does not own the rights to the data for these items. Suppliers will need to have or obtain the technical data and drawings from known data owners Honeywell Aerospace US LLC (CAGE: 55284) and authorized vendors.

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