Cylinder Assembly (Load Arrestor) PN 1171-3
Open Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- FD20602700098
- Agency
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Air Force Sustainment Center
Air Force Materiel Command, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- Not on record
- Place of performance
- Warner Robins, Georgia 31098, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Air Force Sustainment Center at Warner Robins, Georgia, is conducting market research to identify potential manufacturers for the Cylinder Assembly (Load Arrestor), NSN 1680-01-181-4175MH, Part Number 1171-3, a military-unique and flight-critical safety component integrated into the B-1 bomber egress system, with capability statements due November 13, 2026. The Air Force intends to award a sole-source contract to Collins Aerospace (CAGE 17610) under FAR 6.302-1 authority, as no other responsible source and no alternative supplies will satisfy requirements.
The component performs dual structural and hydraulic/pneumatic functions: stabilization during high-rate deceleration events to prevent deflection of the upper ejection seat carriage, and controlled shock absorption for rapid seat retraction prior to ejection. No commercial equivalent exists due to military-specific design requirements and ejection technology applications absent from civil aviation. Collins Aerospace, the original equipment manufacturer, currently maintains sole-source capability because the government does not own the technical data package, proprietary drawings, or technical specifications necessary to support alternative sourcing.
The 410th SCMS/GULB at Robins Air Force Base conducted this market research on behalf of the Air Force Sustainment Center. Interested parties may submit capability statements to Komkit Seshompo (komkit.seshompo.1@us.af.mil), with copies to Carlos Renfroe (carlos.renfroe.1@us.af.mil) and Kinser George (kinser.george@us.af.mil). This synopsis is informational only and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment by the government.
Notice text
PURPOSE/DESCRIPTION
The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the requirements for qualification and production of Cylinder Assembly (Load Arrestor) NSN: 1680-01-181-4175MH, P/N 1171-3.
Noun: REACTION CYLINDER ASSEMBLY
NSN: 1680-01-181-4175MH
P/N: 1171-3
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| SSS for Load Arrestor Buy.pdf |
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