NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE (PRESOLICITATION SYNOPSIS)

B-2 Supply Chain Velocity Initiative (SCVI)

1. ACTION AND INTENT

The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) intends to solicit and negotiate a sole-source contract with L3Harris Technologies, under the statutory authority of 10 U.S.C.

3204(a)(1) as implemented by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1, "Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements."

The purpose of this pre-solicitation synopsis is to publicize the Government's intent to award this sole-source contract to serve as a neutral lead for B-2 Supply Chain Velocity Initiative to diversify a critical strategic weapon system’s supply chain. This acquisition will be solicited on an unrestricted basis. Be advised that contractors/firms responding to this posting are not guaranteed participation in any future solicitations or contract awards. The government will not reimburse participants for any expenses associated with response to this posting. Foreign participation is not permitted at the prime contractor level.

THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE

PROPOSALS. However, pursuant to FAR 5.207(c)(16)(ii), all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct competitive procurement.

2. BACKGROUND

A key strategic asset, characterized by its small fleet size and high operational demand, is vital to national security. The platform's historical sustainment model has led to significant readiness challenges stemming from parts obsolescence and single-points-of-failure in the industrial base.

The Government does not possess a complete Technical Data Package (TDP) suitable for full and open competition for many of the platform’s critical components.

This acquisition seeks to establish a neutral, program-controlled lead to remedy these deficiencies. The core objective is to create a Government-owned library of technical data through reverse engineering and data rights acquisition, thereby removing barriers to future competition and establishing a sustainable, multi-vendor industrial base for the remainder of the weapon system's life.

3. DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENTS

The Government requires a prime contractor to serve as the strategic supply chain manager. The contractor shall have the capability to provide program management, engineering services, and supply chain management to address parts obsolescence and diversify the industrial base for the specified weapon system. In addition to providing solutions to sustainment challenges, this integrator will also serve as a complementary force multiplier to established B-2 sources of supply and repair. The core services include, but are not limited to:

• Program Management: The contractor shall serve as the primary execution lead for this specific Supply Chain Regeneration effort. This role is distinct from the platform's overall prime integrator. The contractor will be responsible for establishing and managing a new, government-controlled sustainment enterprise focused exclusively on creating a competitive, multi-vendor supply chain. This includes managing the development of a government-owned technical data library and overseeing a diverse network of sub-tier suppliers to produce parts based on this data.

• Reverse Engineering: Execute complex reverse engineering projects on obsolete or unavailable military avionics, structural components, and other critical parts to develop complete, producible, and Government-owned Level 3 Technical Data Packages (TDPs) that are suitable for future competitive procurement.

• Data Rights Acquisition: Employ a corporate infrastructure experienced in negotiating and acquiring technical data and intellectual property rights from major aerospace Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) on behalf of the Government, with the goal of securing Unlimited Rights for the Government.

• Supplier Network Management ("Hub-and-Spoke" Model): Establish, qualify, and manage a "hub-and-spoke" industrial model. The prime contractor ("hub") will be responsible for providing engineering oversight and build-to-print data packages to a network of qualified subcontractors ("spokes") for manufacturing and other specialized tasks.

• Airworthiness Qualification: Manage the process of submitting all newly developed parts, repairs, and technical data for, and receiving, airworthiness approval from the appropriate U.S. Air Force technical authority.

4. REQUIRED CAPABILITIES & SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

To be considered a viable source capable of challenging the Government's intent to sole-source this requirement to L3Harris, respondents must demonstrate, in detail, that they possess all of the following mandatory qualifications. Failure to provide a detailed response that substantiates experience in every required capability will result in the respondent being deemed not qualified.

Generic capability statements or marketing materials are not acceptable.

• Corporate Neutrality: Provide a statement affirming the respondent is not the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) or a significant mission systems provider for the strategic platform in question. Due to inherent and unavoidable Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCI), the platform's OEM and its primary mission-system affiliates shall not be considered for award as the prime contractor for this specific effort.

• Demonstrated Prime Integrator Experience: Provide specific and verifiable examples of successfully performing as the prime contractor and strategic integrator for a low-density (~20 aircraft), high-demand, aging (>20 years average age) strategic military aircraft fleet. The provided examples must demonstrate direct, relevant experience in managing fleet-wide parts obsolescence, reverse engineering, and diversifying a supply chain previously dependent on OEMs. Experience with high-volume tactical aircraft (e.g., F-

16) or commercial fleets is not considered equivalent or relevant experience due to the fundamental differences in sustainment models.

• Specialized Infrastructure & Security: Provide evidence of possessing and maintaining secure facilities cleared for Special Access Program (SAP) work. This evidence must demonstrate the facility includes hangar space capable of accommodating multiple large-body aircraft and is connected to a usable runway to support potential on-aircraft integration, validation, and repair efforts. Provide a description of the security infrastructure in place to handle SAP-level classified data and hardware.

• Engineering and Data Acquisition Expertise: Describe the in-house engineering workforce and provide evidence of demonstrated corporate experience in:

• Executing complex reverse engineering of military-unique avionics and structural components, resulting in the delivery of complete, validated TDPs to the U.S.

Government.

• Successfully negotiating and acquiring technical data rights from major aerospace OEMs, resulting in the Government securing Government Purpose or Unlimited Rights.

• Supplier Network Enablement: Describe the corporate methodology and provide verifiable past performance examples of establishing and managing a "hub-and-spoke" supply chain model, specifically focused on the qualification, engineering oversight, and management of a network of manufacturers for aerospace components.

5. MARKET RESEARCH SUMMARY

This Notice of Intent follows a Sources Sought Synopsis SSS6MAY2026 published on SAM.gov from 6 May 2026 to 11 May 2026. Following a rigorous evaluation of the capability statements received, the Government definitively determined that L3Harris Technologies, Inc. (Space & Mission Systems) is the only source possessing the mandatory, existing SAP-cleared infrastructure and the demonstrated fleet-level sustainment experience required to successfully execute this effort.

6. SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALTERATE SOURCES/CHALLENGES TO SOLE-

SOURCE INTENT

• Responses must be submitted electronically to the Points of Contact (POCs) listed below by 5:00PM (Central) Thursday, 11 June 2026.

• The Primary Contracting Officer (PCO) will provide a DoD SAFE link upon request for submission of responses.

• Responses shall be limited to 10 pages, single-spaced, 12-point Times New Roman font.

• Please include the company name, address, CAGE code, and Unique Entity ID.

• Do not submit proposals. Pricing information is not requested and will not be considered.

• All information submitted should be unclassified.

6. POINTS OF CONTACT

• Procurement Contracting Officer:

Garrett Chase garrett.chase@us.af.mil https://www.google.com/url?q=mailto%3Agarrett.chase%40us.af.mil