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This is a Sources Sought notice for the USAF Rapid Development Integration Facility (RDIF) seeking potential contractors to support aircraft modification and prototyping projects. The opportunity is an 8(a) set-aside specifically targeting small businesses, with performance primarily at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio and potential occasional modifications at other CONUS and OCONUS Air Force locations.

The document outlines comprehensive requirements including touch labor (electricians, sheet metal workers, machinists, mechanics, welders), purchasing material support (raw materials, components, subsystems), research and development, quality assurance, engineering support, aircraft modification, and graphics support. Interested 8(a) small businesses must submit a capability statement package by email to specific Air Force contacts, demonstrating experience across the listed capabilities. Key submission details include providing company information, business classification, potential subcontracting opportunities, and relevant contract experience. Responses are due by 1600 EST on May 21, 2025, with an Industry Day scheduled for May 21, 2025, at the RDIF facility.

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Opportunity Details

Notice ID Related Notice Active/Inactive

FA8629-26-R-B003 Active

Notice Status Department/Ind. Agency Sub-Tier

Published DEPT OF DEFENSE DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE

Office

AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND

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General Information

Contract Opportunity Type Updated Published Date

Sources Sought (Updated) Mar 26, 2025 03:39 PM

Date Offers Due Inactive Policy

Apr 25, 2025 05:00 PM EDT 15 days after response/Contract Award Date

Inactive Date Initiative

May 10, 2025 None

Allow Vendors to Add/remove from Interested Vendors List

Allow Vendors to View Interested Vendors List

Yes No

Classification

Original Set Aside Product Service Code

8(a) Set-Aside (FAR 19.8) 1680-MISCELLANEOUS AIRCRAFT ACCESSORIES AND

COMPONENTS

Place of Performance

Wright Patterson AFB , OH USA

NAICS Code(s)

NAICS Code NAICS Definition

336413 Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing

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Description

PLEASE NOTE: THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS ISSUED AS MARKET RESEARCH IAW FAR 10.001(a)(2)(ii) SOLELY FOR INFORMATION AND LANNING PURPOSES. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL OR A PROMISE TO ISSUE AN RFP IN THE FUTURE. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS

TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.

Description:

The Air Force Life Cycle Management Cycle, Special Operations Forces and Personnel Recovery Division (AFLCMC/WIS) is requesting information to identify potential sources that may possess the technical data, expertise, capabilities, and experience to support the Air Force’s Rapid Development Integration Facility (RDIF) with necessary supplies, services, and deliverables as described below.

Background:

The RDIF is an organic development capability within AFLCMC that provides rapid adaptive engineering solutions for urgent warfighter needs. The RDIF is a government owned, government operated facility located at Wright- Patterson AFB, OH. The RDIF focuses on aircraft modification and prototyping which does not supplant current test centers or processes. This concept supports current reform initiatives and the current and future acquisition environment. The support requirements fluctuate as programs and funding are acquired. The primary place of contractor touch labor performance will be at the RDIF. Occasional aircraft modifications may be performed at other Air Force base locations both within Continental United States (CONUS) and Outside Continental United States (OCONUS).

Requirements:

A contractor will be required to provide information that they can demonstrate experience in the capabilities listed below to support ongoing RDIF projects. The anticipated scope will include providing services, recurring expendable supplies, and tooling. The examples provided under each requirement are not all inclusive.

Touch labor Electricians1.

Sheet metal workers 2.

CNC machinists3.

Mechanics4.

Welders5.

1.

Purchasing material support Raw materials1.

Fabricated piece parts2.

Mechanical and electrical components3.

Electrical/mechanical/servo integrated subsystems4.

Other hardware that supports the integration of subsystems to systems5.

Special equipment6.

2.

Research and development and prototyping3.

Quality assurance/In-process inspection/FAA certifications4.

Engineering and technical support

Non-recurring engineering design1.

Reverse engineering2.

Engineering support services3.

Technical documents4.

5.

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Technical Orders5.

Engineering analysis6.

CAD/CAM drawings7.

Aircraft modification6.

Aircraft cable manufacturing7.

Developing training and training materials8.

Graphics to support new designs

Silk screen1.

Decals2.

Labels3.

Photos4.

9.

Generation and interpretation of data and drawings10.

Kit fabrication and build11.

Program management12.

Ability to perform manufacturing work at the RDIF13.

Performing aircraft modifications at other locations

CONUS1.

OCONUS2.

14.

Ability to obtain Secret clearances15.

If after reviewing this information your company desires to participate by responding to this notice, provide documentation that supports your company’s ability to support the RDIF. Failure to provide adequate documentation will inhibit the government’s assessment of your capabilities. If your company lacks sufficient capability, please provide details explaining how the company would overcome the shortfall in order to perform. Only 8(a) small businesses are encouraged to respond to this RFI. Joint ventures or teaming arrangement are permissible.

Please provide the following business information for your company, institution, or any teaming or joint venture partners: company name; address; point of contact; CAGE code; telephone number; email address;

web page URL; size of business pursuant to the North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code; based on the above NAICS code, state whether your company is a Small Business, Woman-Owned Small Business, Economically-Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, 8(a) Certified, HUBZone Certified, Veteran-Owned Small Business, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, and Central Contractor Registration. Also include a statement indicating whether the company is domestically or foreign owned. If foreign owned, please indicate the country of ownership.

Finally, interested parties should submit information regarding possible subcontracting opportunities, type of supplies/services offered (i.e., commercial and/or non-commercial), and examples of contracts held for similar efforts, including contract number and contracting point of contact. All prospective contractors must be registered in the SAM database to be awarded a DoD contract.

Direct and concise responses are required and should clearly demonstrate your ability to meet the stated requirements. Recent relevant experience in all areas should be provided. Teaming and/or subcontracting arrangements, including joint ventures, should be clearly delineated and previous experience in teaming must be provided. Marketing material is considered an insufficient response to this SSS.

This Sources Sought is a market research tool being used to determine potential and eligible firms capable of •

USAF Rapid Development Integration Facility (RDIF) Supplies, Services, and Deliverables Sources Sought

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Submission:

The capability statement package shall be sent via email to anaiya.taylor@us.af.mil, brian.hight.2@us.af.mil, and christopher.simendinger@us.af.mil. Questions or comments regarding this notice may be addressed to christopher.simendinger@us.af.mil. All responses shall include Company name, Company Address, Company CAGE Code/UEID, and Point of Contact (POC) including name, phone number, and email address.

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Contact Information

Primary Point of Contact

Christopher Simendinger christopher.simendinger@us.af.mil

Secondary Point of Contact

Anaiya Taylor anaiya.taylor@us.af.mil

History

Contract Opportunity Type Updated Date

Sources Sought (Updated) Mar 26, 2025 03:39 PM

Sources Sought (Updated) Mar 25, 2025 06:48 PM

Sources Sought (Original) Mar 25, 2025 06:45 PM

Interested Vendors List

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