Request for Information - Simulator Assembly, Overtemp, Cool Set

The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Lifecycle Management Center at Robins Air Force Base is conducting market research to identify potential sources for a Simulator Assembly, Overtemp, Cool test set (NSN: 4920-01-262-1412) designed to simulate overtemp conditions in regenerative packages air cooling and liquid cooling loops for the B1-B aircraft. The government seeks contractors with production data, repair data, expertise, capabilities, and experience to supply this specialized test equipment used for fault isolation and overtemp fuel condition simulation in air cooling loop heat exchangers and liquid cooling loop fuel heat sink heat exchangers. Potential respondents must demonstrate comprehensive capabilities including facility resources, past project experience, quality assurance processes, manufacturing capacities, technical data generation abilities, and capacity to handle potentially classified materials. The evaluation will focus on detailed capability survey responses covering business information, general capabilities, commerciality, manufacturing processes, and engineering services. Responses to this Request for Information are due by close of business on August 26, 2025, and must be submitted electronically to three Air Force contacts: Iris Armstrong, Christopher Greene, and Allison Hayne.

This procurement opportunity operates under no set-aside designation, making it open to both large and small businesses without preference for any particular business category. The government has not identified any incumbent contractors or current service providers in the available documentation. No specific award values, budget ranges, or contract quantities have been disclosed in this pre-solicitation phase, as this RFI serves purely as market research to identify capable sources before any formal solicitation process begins. The government has emphasized that participation in this survey does not guarantee future solicitation opportunities or contract awards, and participants will not receive reimbursement for survey-related expenses. Electronic submissions are limited to 10 MB per email attachment to accommodate the government's communication systems. The timeline for any subsequent formal procurement process has not been established, as the government is currently in the information-gathering phase to assess market capabilities and interest.