Anticipated Sole Source Award to Whitehill MFG, Corp

This is a synopsis of contract action (SOCA); this is not a solicitation for a Request for Proposal, Invitation to Bid, or a commitment, implied or otherwise, that AFTC/PZZF will take procurement action in the matter. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this SOCA or any follow-up information requests.

The purpose of this SOCA is to notify industry of the United States Air Force’s (USAF) intent of contract action and possibly gain knowledge of other potentially qualified sources and their size classifications (small business, large business, etc). Please do not request a copy of a solicitation, as one does not exist.

The AFTC Contracting Directorate (AFTC/PZZF), Edwards AFB intends to issue a sole source, Firm-Fixed Price Contract under the authority of 10 United States Code (USC) 2302(b), as implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) and DAFFARS 5313.501 to Whitehill MFG. Corp., 2540 Green St. Ste 1, Chester, PA 19013.

The applicable NAICS is 314994; Cord (except wire) manufacturing, with a standard of 1,250 people.

The following is a brief description of the acquisition requirements:

Qty 1 -Sling Assembly 

There are no solicitation documents; however, any vendors that believe they can meet the requirements described should submit a complete technical package, which provides clear and convincing evidence that they can meet the Government’s requirement.

In addition, the response should include verification of the Offeror’s Representation and Certifications—Commercial Items in accordance to FAR 52.212-3. If the offer does not have a copy of this provision, go to http://www.sam.gov/ to load required information. Any response received without completing this registration will be considered noncompliant.

Further, the response should include any special requirements for a commercial contract (i.e. Commercial Financing, Warranty Provisions, Delivery Information, etc.) in accordance with FAR part 12.

All information furnished shall be in writing and must contain sufficient detail to allow the government representative to evaluate and determine if it can meet the requirement.

The Air Force Test Center has appointed an Ombudsman to consider, and facilitate, the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. Concerned parties should address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the Contracting Officer for resolution prior to consulting the Ombudsman. Additionally, Department of the Air Force Federal Acquisition Regulation (DAFFARS) 5352.201-9101 – Ombudsman, will be included in any potential solicitation and contract for this acquisition. The AFTC Ombudsman contact information is as follows: Air Force Test Center Vice Commander 1 South Rosamond Blvd, Edwards AFB, CA 93524-3784. Phone Number (661) 277-2810, Facsimile Number (661) 277-7593, Email: aftc.workflow@us.af.mil. 

Responses must be received no later than (NLT) 9:00 a.m., Pacific Daylight Time, 8 September 2025. Responses should be submitted via email to: Contracting Specialist Jaymi Taplin (AFTC/PZZF), E-mail: jaymi.taplin@us.af.mil and Contracting Officer Susana Dryer (AFTC/PZZF), Email: susana.dryer@us.af.mil.