F-15 Glide Guides

The Department of the Air Force Air Combat Command's 4th Contracting Squadron at Seymour Johnson AFB, North Carolina has published a Special Notice announcing their intent to award a sole source contract to Chase Supply Inc for F-15 Glide Guides. This procurement involves steel clamps that function as glide guides for F-15 fuel systems, specifically the GlideGuide F-15 Kit, which is a specialized tool steel installation tool designed for aircraft pneumatic, fuel, and coolant line fittings. The acquisition is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside and will be conducted under Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The Air Force has determined that Chase Supply Inc is the only responsible source capable of meeting their requirements under FAR 6.302-1(a)(2). The procurement falls under NAICS code 336413 for Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing.

The primary purpose of this Special Notice is to inform the contracting community of the Air Force's intent to proceed with a non-competitive acquisition, as this is not a request for competitive proposals but rather a formal notification of their sole source determination. The GlideGuide system is critical for facilitating precise sleeve installation on Adel-Wiggins and similar slip-fit style fittings, thereby reducing installation risks such as leaks, potential aircraft grounding, and maintenance downtime. Interested parties have until June 27, 2025 at 12:00 PM EST to provide information that might influence the government's decision on whether to conduct a competitive procurement instead. Only small businesses are eligible to participate given the Total Small Business set-aside designation. Any information received will be considered solely for determining whether to pursue competitive bidding, with the final decision resting entirely within the government's discretion. Contractors seeking additional information can contact SSgt Robert Brownson at robert.brownson@us.af.mil, though the anticipated award date remains undetermined.