Bomb Release Unit (BRU-57) Smart Bomb Rack

Closed Solicitation Posted

Solicitation number
FA855424RB003
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

Place of performance
Warner Robins, Georgia, United States

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

This solicitation is for the establishment of a 10-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to provide depot-level teardown, evaluation, and repair (as needed) of the Bomb Release Unit (BRU-57) Smart Bomb Rack and its internal components used on the F-16 fighter aircraft. The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Lifecycle Management Center at Robins Air Force Base is seeking a contractor to perform these services, which include functional testing, inspection, and repair actions to ensure the BRU-57 and its components are in serviceable condition. Key requirements include completing teardown and assessment within 15 working days, delivering repaired items within 60 working days at least 90% of the time, and maintaining inventory control. The solicitation will be posted on SAM.gov around June 5, 2024, with proposals due by August 15, 2024.

This solicitation is not set aside and is sole-sourced to L3 Harris (CAGE 82340) as the incumbent contractor. The estimated contract value is not provided, but the contract has a basic one-year ordering period and four one-year ordering periods for the repair of the BRU-57 bomb rack and associated assemblies such as the High Bandwidth Assembly, Power Supply Assembly, and Micro Control Assembly. The work will be performed in Warner Robins, Georgia.

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Update #3 · Latest ·

This solicitation will be used to establish a Firm Fixed Price Requirements type five-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) for 1 (one) year Basic ordering period and four (4) one (1) year ordering periods for Depot Level Teardown, Evaluation and Repair (as needed) of the Bomb Release Unit (BRU-57) Smart Bomb Rack sole source to L3 Harris (CAGE 82340).

The BRU-57/A (BRU- Bomb Release Unit) Smart Bomb Rack used on the F-16 Fighter.  The BRU-57 is a MIL-STD-1760 capable, multiple-carriage, vertical-ejection BRU. Two USAF standard BRU-46/A bomb ejector racks are utilized on the BRU-57/A. The BRU-57/A is used to provide side-by-side carriage and release of two 14-inch suspension stores.  The BRU-57/A accommodates the MIL-STD-1760 mission stores, allowing for communication between the aircraft Stores Management System (SMS) and the weapon/store.  These mission stores include, but are not limited to, Joint Standoff Weapon (JSOW) and the Wind Corrected Munitions Dispenser (WCMD).

Perform depot-level repair of the BRU-57 Smart Rack. Depot-level repair/upgrade encompasses the teardown, evaluation, repair, rebuild, and test of components as specified in the Performance Work Statement (PWS.) The bomb rack and components listed below shall be repaired as required in accordance with original manufacturer's methods and procedures. The Contractor shall tear down and assess the level of repair within 15 working days of receipt of repairable items. The Contractor must control their inventory such that no unit exceeds a work in progress time of 45 working days for 90% of the units. The remaining 10% must be accomplished within a period not to exceed 60 working days. Whenever possible, parts should be stocked or locally manufactured to facilitate timely repair. Required delivery of repaired item is 60 working days after receipt. Contractor shall meet the required delivery at least 90% of the time Sole Source to EDO (82340).

BRU 57, NSN 1095-01-483-3872 GG, P/N MT57M1501-1 Height: 7.1 Width: 29" Length: 69.8 Weight: 250; The BRU 57 is a MIL-STD-1760 capable, multiple carriage, vertical ejection bomb rack unit (BRU). MATERIAL: CRES 17-4PH, 2004 ALUMINUM SUPER PLASTIC ALLOY; ITEM FUNCTION: Carries and releases stores on the F-16 aircraft; Basic Ordering Period 10 ea.; Ordering Periods I-IV 10 ea.

High Band Width Assembly NSN: 1095-01-523-5767, P/N: MT57M1165-1; Approx. Dimensions: 24.0" x 12.0" x 6.0", wt. 5.0"; MATERIAL: RTV, metal fasteners, EMI gasketing ITEM FUNCTION: The HBA provides signal routing of the two high bandwidth and low bandwidth signals; Basic Ordering Period 5 ea.; Ordering Periods I-IV 5 ea.

Power Supply Assembly NSN: 6130-01-523-3338GG, P/N: MT57M1177-1; Approx. Dimensions: 24.0" x 12.0" x 6.0", wt. 10.0"; MATERIAL Printed circuit board, metal fasteners, locking compound, interfacial sealant; ITEM FUNCTION: controls power regulation for the rack; Basic Ordering Period 5 ea.; Ordering Periods I-IV 5 ea.

Power Supply Assembly NSN: 6130-01-523-3339GG, P/N: MT57E1210-1; Approx. Dimensions: 24.0" x 12.0" x 6.0", wt. 10.0"; MATERIAL metal, wire; ITEM FUNCTION: Regulates and provide power for the rack; Basic Ordering Period 15 ea.; Ordering Periods I-IV 15 ea.

Micro Control Assembly NSN: 1095-01-523-3337GG, P/N: MT57M1153-2 and MT57M1153-5; Approx. Dimensions: 24.0" x 12.0" x 6.0", wt. 5.0"; MATERIAL Printed Circuit Board, metal fasteners, EMI gasketing, RTV; ITEM FUNCTION: Allow signal transfer throughout the rack; Basic Ordering Period 20 ea.; Ordering Periods I-IV 20 ea.

Bus Buffer Assembly NSN: 1095-01-523-5773GG, P/N: MT57E1212-1 and MT57E1212-2; Approx. Dimensions: 24.0" x 12.0" x 6.0", wt. 5.0"; MATERIAL metal, metal fasteners; ITEM FUNCTION: Allow signal transfer throughout the rack; Basic Ordering Period 15 ea.; Ordering Periods I-IV 15 ea.

Circuit Card Assembly NSN: 5998-01-522-7603GG, P/N: MT57M1190-2 and MT57M1190-3; Approx. Dimensions: 24.0" x 12.0" x 6.0", wt. 2.0"; MATERIAL Circuit car, RTV, EMI gasketing, metal fasteners; ITEM FUNCTION: Transfer and control signals, power, and other circuitry. thru out the rack; Basic Ordering Period 15 ea.; Ordering Periods I-IV 15 ea.

Update #2 ·

This solicitation will be used to establish a Firm Fixed Price Requirements type five-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) for 1 (one) year Basic ordering period and four (4) one (1) year ordering periods for Depot Level Teardown, Evaluation and Repair (as needed) of the Bomb Release Unit (BRU-57) Smart Bomb Rack sole source to L3 Harris (CAGE 82340).

The BRU-57/A (BRU- Bomb Release Unit) Smart Bomb Rack used on the F-16 Fighter.  The BRU-57 is a MIL-STD-1760 capable, multiple-carriage, vertical-ejection BRU. Two USAF standard BRU-46/A bomb ejector racks are utilized on the BRU-57/A. The BRU-57/A is used to provide side-by-side carriage and release of two 14-inch suspension stores.  The BRU-57/A accommodates the MIL-STD-1760 mission stores, allowing for communication between the aircraft Stores Management System (SMS) and the weapon/store.  These mission stores include, but are not limited to, Joint Standoff Weapon (JSOW) and the Wind Corrected Munitions Dispenser (WCMD).

Perform depot-level repair of the BRU-57 Smart Rack. Depot-level repair/upgrade encompasses the teardown, evaluation, repair, rebuild, and test of components as specified in the Performance Work Statement (PWS.) The bomb rack and components listed below shall be repaired as required in accordance with original manufacturer's methods and procedures. The Contractor shall tear down and assess the level of repair within 15 working days of receipt of repairable items. The Contractor must control their inventory such that no unit exceeds a work in progress time of 45 working days for 90% of the units. The remaining 10% must be accomplished within a period not to exceed 60 working days. Whenever possible, parts should be stocked or locally manufactured to facilitate timely repair. Required delivery of repaired item is 60 working days after receipt. Contractor shall meet the required delivery at least 90% of the time Sole Source to EDO (82340).

BRU 57, NSN 1095-01-483-3872 GG, P/N MT57M1501-1 Height: 7.1 Width: 29" Length: 69.8 Weight: 250; The BRU 57 is a MIL-STD-1760 capable, multiple carriage, vertical ejection bomb rack unit (BRU). MATERIAL: CRES 17-4PH, 2004 ALUMINUM SUPER PLASTIC ALLOY; ITEM FUNCTION: Carries and releases stores on the F-16 aircraft; Basic Ordering Period 10 ea.; Ordering Periods I-IV 10 ea.

High Band Width Assembly NSN: 1095-01-523-5767, P/N: MT57M1165-1; Approx. Dimensions: 24.0" x 12.0" x 6.0", wt. 5.0"; MATERIAL: RTV, metal fasteners, EMI gasketing ITEM FUNCTION: The HBA provides signal routing of the two high bandwidth and low bandwidth signals; Basic Ordering Period 5 ea.; Ordering Periods I-IV 5 ea.

Power Supply Assembly NSN: 6130-01-523-3338GG, P/N: MT57M1177-1; Approx. Dimensions: 24.0" x 12.0" x 6.0", wt. 10.0"; MATERIAL Printed circuit board, metal fasteners, locking compound, interfacial sealant; ITEM FUNCTION: controls power regulation for the rack; Basic Ordering Period 5 ea.; Ordering Periods I-IV 5 ea.

Power Supply Assembly NSN: 6130-01-523-3339GG, P/N: MT57E1210-1; Approx. Dimensions: 24.0" x 12.0" x 6.0", wt. 10.0"; MATERIAL metal, wire; ITEM FUNCTION: Regulates and provide power for the rack; Basic Ordering Period 15 ea.; Ordering Periods I-IV 15 ea.

Micro Control Assembly NSN: 1095-01-523-3337GG, P/N: MT57M1153-2; Approx. Dimensions: 24.0" x 12.0" x 6.0", wt. 5.0"; MATERIAL Printed Circuit Board, metal fasteners, EMI gasketing, RTV; ITEM FUNCTION: Allow signal transfer throughout the rack; Basic Ordering Period 20 ea.; Ordering Periods I-IV 20 ea.

Bus Buffer Assembly NSN: 1095-01-523-5773GG, P/N: MT57E1212-1; Approx. Dimensions: 24.0" x 12.0" x 6.0", wt. 5.0"; MATERIAL metal, metal fasteners; ITEM FUNCTION: Allow signal transfer throughout the rack; Basic Ordering Period 15 ea.; Ordering Periods I-IV 15 ea.

Circuit Card Assembly NSN: 5998-01-522-7603GG, P/N: MT57M1190-2; Approx. Dimensions: 24.0" x 12.0" x 6.0", wt. 2.0"; MATERIAL Circuit car, RTV, EMI gasketing, metal fasteners; ITEM FUNCTION: Transfer and control signals, power, and other circuitry. thru out the rack; Basic Ordering Period 15 ea.; Ordering Periods I-IV 15 ea.

The Solicitation will be uploaded to SAM.gov on or about 5 Jun 2024. 

Update #1 ·

This solicitation will be used to establish a Firm Fixed Price Requirements type ten-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) for 1 (one) year Basic ordering period and four (4) one (1) year ordering periods for Depot Level Teardown, Evaluation and Repair (as needed) of the Bomb Release Unit (BRU-57) Smart Bomb Rack sole source to L3 Harris (CAGE 82340).

The BRU-57/A (BRU- Bomb Release Unit) Smart Bomb Rack used on the F-16 Fighter.  The BRU-57 is a MIL-STD-1760 capable, multiple-carriage, vertical-ejection BRU. Two USAF standard BRU-46/A bomb ejector racks are utilized on the BRU-57/A. The BRU-57/A is used to provide side-by-side carriage and release of two 14-inch suspension stores.  The BRU-57/A accommodates the MIL-STD-1760 mission stores, allowing for communication between the aircraft Stores Management System (SMS) and the weapon/store.  These mission stores include, but are not limited to, Joint Standoff Weapon (JSOW) and the Wind Corrected Munitions Dispenser (WCMD).

Perform depot-level repair of the BRU-57 Smart Rack. Depot-level repair/upgrade encompasses the teardown, evaluation, repair, rebuild, and test of components as specified in the Performance Work Statement (PWS.) The bomb rack and components listed below shall be repaired as required in accordance with original manufacturer's methods and procedures. The Contractor shall tear down and assess the level of repair within 15 working days of receipt of repairable items. The Contractor must control their inventory such that no unit exceeds a work in progress time of 45 working days for 90% of the units. The remaining 10% must be accomplished within a period not to exceed 60 working days. Whenever possible, parts should be stocked or locally manufactured to facilitate timely repair. Required delivery of repaired item is 60 working days after receipt. Contractor shall meet the required delivery at least 90% of the time Sole Source to EDO (82340).

BRU 57, NSN 1095-01-483-3872 GG, P/N MT57M1501-1 Height: 7.1 Width: 29" Length: 69.8 Weight: 250; The BRU 57 is a MIL-STD-1760 capable, multiple carriage, vertical ejection bomb rack unit (BRU). MATERIAL: CRES 17-4PH, 2004 ALUMINUM SUPER PLASTIC ALLOY; ITEM FUNCTION: Carries and releases stores on the F-16 aircraft; Basic Ordering Period 10 ea.; Ordering Periods I-IV 10 ea.

High Band Width Assembly NSN: 1095-01-523-5767, P/N: MT57M1165-1; Approx. Dimensions: 24.0" x 12.0" x 6.0", wt. 5.0"; MATERIAL: RTV, metal fasteners, EMI gasketing ITEM FUNCTION: The HBA provides signal routing of the two high bandwidth and low bandwidth signals; Basic Ordering Period 5 ea.; Ordering Periods I-IV 5 ea.

Power Supply Assembly NSN: 6130-01-523-3338GG, P/N: MT57M1177-1; Approx. Dimensions: 24.0" x 12.0" x 6.0", wt. 10.0"; MATERIAL Printed circuit board, metal fasteners, locking compound, interfacial sealant; ITEM FUNCTION: controls power regulation for the rack; Basic Ordering Period 5 ea.; Ordering Periods I-IV 5 ea.

Power Supply Assembly NSN: 6130-01-523-3339GG, P/N: MT57E1210-1; Approx. Dimensions: 24.0" x 12.0" x 6.0", wt. 10.0"; MATERIAL metal, wire; ITEM FUNCTION: Regulates and provide power for the rack; Basic Ordering Period 15 ea.; Ordering Periods I-IV 15 ea.

Micro Control Assembly NSN: 1095-01-523-3337GG, P/N: MT57M1153-2; Approx. Dimensions: 24.0" x 12.0" x 6.0", wt. 5.0"; MATERIAL Printed Circuit Board, metal fasteners, EMI gasketing, RTV; ITEM FUNCTION: Allow signal transfer throughout the rack; Basic Ordering Period 20 ea.; Ordering Periods I-IV 20 ea.

Bus Buffer Assembly NSN: 1095-01-523-5773GG, P/N: MT57E1212-1; Approx. Dimensions: 24.0" x 12.0" x 6.0", wt. 5.0"; MATERIAL metal, metal fasteners; ITEM FUNCTION: Allow signal transfer throughout the rack; Basic Ordering Period 15 ea.; Ordering Periods I-IV 15 ea.

Circuit Card Assembly NSN: 5998-01-522-7603GG, P/N: MT57M1190-2; Approx. Dimensions: 24.0" x 12.0" x 6.0", wt. 2.0"; MATERIAL Circuit car, RTV, EMI gasketing, metal fasteners; ITEM FUNCTION: Transfer and control signals, power, and other circuitry. thru out the rack; Basic Ordering Period 15 ea.; Ordering Periods I-IV 15 ea.

The Solicitation will be uploaded to SAM.gov on or about 5 Jun 2024. 

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