Advanced Technology Anti Gravity Suit (ATAGS) RFI
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- Solicitation number
- FA8533-24-ATAGS
- Agency
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AFLCMC Robins AFB
Lifecycle Management Center, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 332721 Precision Turned Product Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Monrovia, California 91016, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Lifecycle Management Center at Robins Air Force Base is conducting market research to identify potential sources for First Article Testing (FAT) and modifications of the Advanced Technology Anti Gravity Suit (ATAGS), also known as the CSU-22/P and CSU-23/P suits. The government is the Engineering Source Authority for the g-suits and has qualification requirements outlined in MSF880/5-ATP-GEN-0 REV B and DoDM 4120.24 (SD-6). Vinyl Technologies Inc. is the only currently qualified source. The anticipated NAICS code is 332721, and the government is seeking responses to a capability survey by June 21, 2024. The required modifications include g-suit lacing areas, custom tailoring, reinforced knee, waist slide cover, and use of Synergy Nomex fabric.
This opportunity is not set-aside, and both large and small businesses are encouraged to respond, including through teaming arrangements. Vinyl Technologies Inc. is the only Engineering Source Approved (ESA) for the system, and the government owns the G-Suit Technical Data Package (TDP). The projected quantity is 8 suits for modifications in fiscal year 2024, but the level of security clearance and amount of foreign participation has not yet been determined.
Notice text
The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the requirements for First Article Testing (FAT) and modifications of Advanced Technology Anti Gravity Suit, also known as ATAGS. The formal and technical name for ATAGS are the CSU-22/P and CSU-23/P suits. 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. The level of security clearance and amount of foreign participation in this requirement has not been determined.
Contractor shall furnish all material, support equipment, tools, test equipment, and services. The contractor is responsible for providing, maintaining, and calibrating all support equipment required at their facility or a subcontractor’s facility. Contractor furnished material or parts used for replacement shall equal or exceed the quality of the original material or parts.
The Government is the Engineering Source Authority (ESA) for the G-suits. G-suits requirements and qualifications/pre qualifications are met IAW (1) MSF880/5-ATP-GEN-0 REV B and (2) DoDM 4120.24 (SD-6), Defense Standardization Program. Vinyl Technologies Inc. has met all qualification requirements and is the only qualified source approved to date. Specifically, facility/manufacturing qualifications are met by the successful completion and approval of DoDM 4120.24 (SD-6), Defense Standardization Program. The G-suit production/First Article Testing (FAT) qualifications are met by the successful completions and approval of the ESA. The Government owns the G-Suit Technical Data Package (TDP) and Vinyl Technologies Inc. was the only Engineering Source Approved (ESA) for the system.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| MFAT RFI.pdf | ||
| MFAT SOW.docx | DOCX document |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Technology Anti Gravity Suit (ATAGS) | Award Notice | |
| Advanced Technology Anti Gravity Suit (ATAGS) | Solicitation | |
| Advanced Technology Anti Gravity Suit (ATAGS) | Pre-Solicitation | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation |
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