LAU 118(V)4/A Launcher
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA8554118
- Agency
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AFLCMC Robins AFB
Lifecycle Management Center, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 336419 Other Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing
- PSC
- Not on record
- Place of performance
- Warner Robins, Georgia 31098, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Lifecycle Management Center at Robins Air Force Base is conducting market research for the LAU-118(V)4/A launcher, a specialized missile launching system used on F-15 and F-16 aircraft for deploying AGM-88 High-Speed Anti-Radiation Missiles. The government is seeking potential sources with expertise in producing, testing, and repairing this critical military equipment, which includes specific safety-critical components like a special purpose electrical cable assembly and spring cartridge assembly. Contractors must demonstrate comprehensive capabilities in manufacturing, repair, and engineering, with a focus on meeting stringent quality assurance and technical requirements. The market research is intended to identify qualified sources, with responses due by January 2, 2025, and a clear prohibition on foreign participation. Evaluation will likely focus on manufacturing capabilities, technical expertise, facility capacity, and past performance in similar aerospace and defense manufacturing environments.
The pre-solicitation notice indicates no specific set-aside designation, but small businesses are encouraged to participate, potentially through teaming arrangements. The anticipated contract is expected to be a five-year agreement with a base year and four option years, with an initial Best Estimated Quantity of 49 units. The procurement falls under NAICS category 336419 for guided missile and space vehicle parts manufacturing, with an estimated contract value not explicitly stated in the documents. Contractors will be responsible for furnishing all materials, support equipment, tools, and testing equipment, with a requirement that any replacement parts meet or exceed original component quality. The government maintains full configuration control and owns the technical data for the system, which is not classified as a commercial item, suggesting a potentially complex and specialized procurement process.
Notice text
Launcher (LAU-118) (V)4/A
The LAU-118(V)4/A launcher attaches to aircraft with 30-inch lug suspension and is capable of launching a single AGM-88 High-Speed Anti-Radiation Missile (HARM). The LAU-118(V)4/A launcher provides mechanical and electrical interface between missile and aircraft. Electrical interface is provided thru the Aircraft Launcher Interface Computer (ALIC) (enables launcher to be used on F-15 and F-16’s). Stores fired from this launcher are ignited and missile thrust propels store to slide forward, disengaging from launcher, and flying to target. The LAU-118(V)4/A contains critical safety items with specific testing requirements, including a special purpose branched electrical cable assembly (P/N 704AS4008) and a spring cartridge assembly (P/N 704AS4005).
Dimensions: Length (in): 79.00
Width (in): 11.65 (across top of housing assembly)
Height (in): 8.00 (excluding attach lugs)
Weight (lbs): 120.00
CAUTION:
The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet qualification requirements to produce, test and repair services for the LAU-118. No foreign participation in this requirement is allowed.
The AMSC/AMC will be either 1G or 2G, to have a competitive environment. The TO supporting this effort is TO 11L1-2-20-1. All reference material is up to date.
The USG maintains Configuration Control. The Government does own and has access to the data for LAU-118. The Government has determined that this system is not a commercial item.
Contractor shall furnish all material, support equipment, tools, test equipment, and services. The contractor is responsible for providing, maintaining, and calibrating all support equipment required at their facility or a subcontractor’s facility. Contractor furnished material or parts used for replacement shall equal or exceed the quality of the original material or parts.
There is no sole source contractor for this effort.
Contractors/Institutions responding to this market research are placed on notice that participation in this survey may not ensure participation in future solicitations or contract awards. The government will not reimburse participants for any expenses associated with their participation in this survey.
DISCLAIMER
This request for information is for informational purposes only. This is not a request for proposal. It does not constitute a solicitation and shall not be construed as a commitment by the government. Responses in any form are not offers, and the government is under no obligation to award a contract because of this announcement. No funds are available to pay for preparation of responses to this announcement. Any information submitted by respondents to this technical description is strictly voluntary.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Request for Information Nov 18 LAU-118 v3 13 dec ch revised 17 Dec.docx | DOCX document |
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