B1-B Intake & Exhaust Plugs - Sources Sought
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- Solicitation number
- FA466126Q0088
- Agency
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Global Strike Command
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 336413 Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing
- PSC
- 1730 Aircraft Ground Servicing Equipment
- Place of performance
- Dyess AFB, Texas 79607, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The 7th Contracting Squadron at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, is conducting a market-research sources-sought for B-1B aircraft intake and exhaust plugs, with responses due by 3:00 p.m. Central Time on August 14, 2026; this RFI does not constitute a solicitation and will not result in contract award.
The requirement encompasses 44 heavy-duty foam intake plugs (45" × 28.5" × 6" thick), 44 foam exhaust plugs (45" diameter × 4" wide), 24 inflatable intake plugs, 24 inflatable exhaust plugs, and 6 portable inflation pumps with standard air chuck adapters and pressure-relief valves. Foam plugs must provide weather and moisture resistance to prevent foreign object damage and water intrusion during ramp or hangar storage; inflatable plugs are designed for TDY and deployed operations on austere ramps, with integrated securing straps and rapid-deployment capability. All products must be delivered to Dyess AFB.
The procurement falls under NAICS 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing, 1,250-employee size standard) and PSC 1730 (Aircraft Ground Servicing Equipment). No set-aside is anticipated. The government seeks Rough Order of Magnitude cost estimates and industry feedback on acquisition strategy and vendor capability. Responses must include company experience, ROM pricing, statement of capability, CAGE code, Unique Entity ID, and point-of-contact information, submitted electronically via SAM.gov or email. Large and small businesses are encouraged to respond. The government reserves the right to set-aside any subsequent formal RFP or RFQ based on responses received.
Notice text
This is a Request for Information (RFI) issued for market research purposes only. This announcement does not constitute a solicitation, and no contract will be awarded from this RFI.
The 7th Contracting Squadron at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, is seeking information from potential sources capable of providing 44 - B1-B Foam Intake Plugs: Heavy-duty, weather- and moisture-resistant closed-cell foam plugs designed to prevent FOD and water intrusion during ramp or hangar storage
44 - B1-B Foam Exhaust Plug: Weather- and moisture-resistant aft-engine barrier featuring integrated securing straps to ensure a wind-resistant, snug seat
24 - Inflatable B1-B Intake Plug: Lightweight, packable intake barrier built for TDY and deployed operations. Inflates rapidly into a rigid, stable seal to protect parked aircraft on austere ramps
24 - Inflatable B1-B Exhaust Plugs: Compact, deployable exhaust seal designed for expeditionary operations. Inflates to form a secure, weather-resistant barrier that minimizes cargo space
6 - Pump: Rugged, portable inflation unit featuring a standard air chuck adapter and pressure relief valve for rapid, safe deployment of inflatable plugs.
The contractor shall furnish all products necessary including delivery to Dyess AFB.
The Government is seeking industry feedback to determine the best acquisition strategy and to identify capable vendors. We are particularly interested in understanding industry pricing structures and obtaining Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) cost estimates.
All interested and qualified sources are encouraged to respond. Please see the attached documents, which includes the Sailent Characteristics, specific questions for industry, and detailed instructions for submitting a response. All information submitted will be used for planning purposes.
Please see attached documents for additional information and reqested information.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Salient Characteristics - B1-B Intake Exhaust Plugs.pdf | ||
| Sources Sought - FA466126Q0088.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| B1-B Intake & Exhaust Plugs - Solicitation | Solicitation | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation |
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