SUU-72 Ejector Fitting RFI Q and A.pdf
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This document is the Questions and Answers from a Request for Information (RFI) for the SUU-72 Ejector Fitting. The Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center/Nuclear Weapons Acquisition Division (AFNWC/NDBD) is seeking information on the prototype fabrication, qualification, and production of SUU-72 pylon ejector fittings used to mount MAU-12 ejector racks.
Key details include:
- The government can provide a sample Pi fitting and SUU-72 or -67 pylon for fit checks. Load test capabilities and acceptance criteria are still to be determined.
- The drawing specifies the use of forgings, and any changes would need approval from AFNWC/NDBD. The government is not currently considering additive manufacturing methods.
- The government is flexible on the delivery schedule but is interested in an estimate to deliver approximately 100 ejector fittings.
- The government is exploring various acquisition strategies, including a possible SBIR program, and does not have a defined funding stream at this time.
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AFNWC SUU-72 Ejector Fitting Request for Information
Questions and Answers
1. Who manufactured the forging?
ANSWER: Unknown, Boeing used to be the prime contractor.
2. Does any GFE equipment and/or government-provided support exist for the effort. For the former, perhaps an existing Ejector Fitting might be provided to compare to or reverse engineer from (as an example). Perhaps fit-check fixturing exists. For the latter question, is any government testing facilities and/or equipment provided. Does a test stand exists where the final assembly is fit and/or load tested as part of an acceptance process. What acceptance criteria have been defined and what additional criteria are being considered..
ANSWER:
1) Additional GFE – Sample Pi fitting can be loaned out.
2) Fit check – Yes, a sample MAU-12 can be provided for an off-pylon fit check.
The contractor’s initial Pi fitting can be fit checked on a SUU-72 or -67 pylon using a mock-up of the store.
3) Load test – We’ll need to check with the 96 TW at Eglin. This most likely won’t be determined until solicitation.
4) Design criteria – Store mass properties and carriage limits data is available.
3. For clarification regarding capabilities, are advanced manufacturing capabilities considered viable for this effort, or are ejector fittings intended to be manufactured via traditional methods only?
ANSWER: The drawing specifies forging. Any changes will need to be approved by the AFNWC/NDBD.
4. Is the government interested in solutions using additive manufacturing methods instead of forging methods for building the near net shape fitting?
ANSWER: The drawing specifies forging. Any changes will need to be approved by the AFNWC/NDBD.
5. If so, is there additional engineering information available on component loads, vibration profiles, and life expectancy that can be used to verify alternate materials and processes?
ANSWER: Yes. Store mass properties and carriage limit data is available. DADT data is also available.
6. Is there a desired starting delivery date and delivery schedule (assuming not all delivered at once) for these fittings?
ANSWER: We have some schedule flexibility but want to know as part of the RFI request:
e. What would you estimate the schedule to deliver approximately 100 ejector fittings?
7. Is it helpful to the government from a contracting perspective to leverage a SBIR program for this effort to enable sole-source contracting?
ANSWER: We are currently looking at all acquisition avenues for this effort.
Proper market research can be performed by responding with your capabilities, entity status, and any other pertinent information that might help the Government choose the best acquisition strategy.
8. If you release an RFP for this effort do you anticipate direct funding from the government or use of a different approach such as an OTA or IDIQ?
ANSWER: As mentioned, we are still exploring all acquisition strategies. We do not have any anticipated funding stream. A more defined strategy will form once the Request for Information has closed.
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