A27-031 Bomb Bay Door Trailers - Sources Sought Revised.pdf

CUI

Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS)

A27-031 Bomb Bay Door Trailers

6 November 2026

Prepared by

OC-ALC/OBCA

A27-031 Bomb Bay door Trailers

CAUTION:

This market survey is being conducted to identify potential sources that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the requirements for qualification and production of the A27-031 Bomb Bay door Trailers for use by United States Air Force (USAF) personnel. Access to the technical data for this requirement is controlled. Distribution of the drawings is limited to U.S. and Canadian contractors certified under the Joint Certification Program (JCP). 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.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Below is a description of the A27-031 Bomb Bay door Trailers requirement and a Contractor Capability Survey, which allows you to provide your company’s capability.

2. a) The technical drawings (X201846369 -10 & 30) for this requirement are Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and are not publicly available. Distribution C (Export Controlled).

• To request access to the drawings, interested vendors must submit a request via email to the Program Manager, Paul Mullins, at paul.mullins.2@us.af.mil. The request must include a copy of the company's active DD Form 2345 certificate and CAGE Code for verification.

• Once vetted and approved, the drawings will be securely transmitted to the contractor via DoD SAFE (Secure Access File Exchange). Standard email transmission of the drawings is strictly prohibited.

3. If, after reviewing these documents, you desire to participate in the market research, you should provide documentation that supports your company’s capability in meeting these requirements. Failure to provide documentation may result in the government being unable to adequately assess your capabilities. If you lack sufficient experience in a particular area, please provide details explaining how you would overcome the lack of experience/capabilities in order to perform that portion of the requirement (i.e., teaming, subcontracting, etc.)

a. Identify any areas of work that your organization believes should be broken out exclusively for Small Business.

4. Both large and small businesses are encouraged to participate in this Market Research.

Joint ventures or teaming arrangements are encouraged.

5. Questions relative to this market survey should be addressed to Paul Mullins 405-736- 7931 - paul.mullins.2@us.af.mil.

PURPOSE/DESCRIPTION

5. The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that possess the production data/repair data, expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet qualification requirements for the requested equipment item descriptions/specifications are outlined below.

a. Bomb Bay Door Trailer, Long

(1) Part Number: X201846369-10.

(2) Quantity: Six (6) each.

(3) Fabricate and deliver fully assembled in accordance with Drawing X201846369 -10 and all applicable notes, materials, components, and dimensions.

b. Bomb Bay Door Trailer, Short

(1) Part Number: X201846369-30.

(2) Quantity: Three (3) each.

(3) Fabricate and deliver fully assembled in accordance with Drawing X201846369-30 and all applicable notes, materials, components, and dimensions.

6. All trailers shall meet the following requirements:

a. Welding shall be performed in accordance with (AWS D1.1/D1.2) standards.

b. All trailers shall include required protective cradles/guards, casters, tow-bar assemblies, hardware, finish, identification markings, and safety stenciling specified in Drawing X201846369-10 & 30. Trailers shall be inspected for completeness and drawing compliance prior to delivery.

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CONTRACTOR CAPABILITY SURVEY

Part I. Business Information

Please provide the following business information for your company/institution and for any teaming or joint venture partners:

• Company/Institute Name:

• Address:

• Point of Contact:

• CAGE Code:

• Phone Number:

• E-mail Address:

• Web Page URL:

• Size of business pursuant to North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code:

Based on the above NAICS Code, state whether your company is:

• Small Business (Yes / No)

• Woman Owned Small Business (Yes / No)

• Small Disadvantaged Business (Yes / No)

• 8(a) Certified (Yes / No)

• HUBZone Certified (Yes / No)

• Veteran Owned Small Business (Yes / No)

• Service-Disabled Veteran Small Business (Yes / No)

• Central Contractor Registration (CCR). (Yes / No)

• A statement as to whether your company is domestically or foreign owned (if foreign, please indicate the country of ownership).

Please email your completed capability survey responses to Paul Mullins at paul.mullins.2@us.af.mil. Responses must be received no later than the close of business on 12/04/2026. Hard copy or facsimile submissions will not be accepted.

A27-031 Bomb Bay Door Trailers Attn: Paul Mullins Email: paul.mullins.2@us.af.mil

Questions relative to this market research should be addressed to Paul Mullins paul.mullins.2@us.af.mil.

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Part II. Capability Survey Questions

A. General Capability Questions:

1. Describe briefly the capabilities of your facility and the nature of the goods and/or services you provide. Include a description of your staff composition and management structure.

2. Describe your company's past experience on previous projects similar in complexity to this requirement. Include contract numbers, a brief description of the work performed, period of performance, agency/organization supported, and individual point of contact (Contracting Officer or Program Manager).

3. What quality assurance processes and test qualification practices does your company employ? Please provide a description of your quality program (ISO 9001, AS9100, etc.)

4. Describe your company's capabilities and experience in generating technical data, engineering drawings and manuals. Identify what software programs are utilized to generate these data products and what formats are available for delivered items.

5. Describe your company’s capability to obtain manufacture tooling equipment.

6. Are there specific requirements in the documentation that we provide that would currently preclude your product from being a viable solution to our requirement?

7. Include a detailed listing of facilities and equipment, including quantities, required to satisfy the requirements of this effort.

a. Provide an outline of the proposed process, including inspections.

B. Commerciality Questions:

1. Are there established catalog or market prices for our requirement? If you offer this product and/or service to both U.S. Government and commercial sources, is the same workforce used for both the U.S. Government and general public? Is our requirement offered to both under similar terms and conditions? Briefly describe any differences.

2. Describe your standard warranty and return process for goods and services furnished to the government for items similar in nature to this requirement.