B-1B Escape Handles Option

This pre-solicitation notice is to exercise option contract line item numbers (CLINs) to procure escape handles for the B-1B aircraft. The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Lifecycle Management Center at Hill Air Force Base seeks to exercise CLINs 1001, 1002, 1004, 1005, and 1006 under its contract with Universal Propulsion Co., Inc. The deadline to exercise this option is June 5, 2021 per Federal Acquisition Regulation 52.217-9. Funds have been allocated for this requirement in fiscal year 2021.

There is no set-aside designated for this requirement. The primary North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) and Product Service Code (PSC) would be applicable to aerospace components. Universal Propulsion Co., Inc (CAGE: 17610) is the identified incumbent eligible for this option exercise. Specific quantities or values are not provided, but the notice indicates funds have been allocated to continue procuring these B-1B escape handles through the existing contract with the stated contractor.