Description
The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) is conducting market research to identify sources capable of serving as a neutral, program-controlled integrator to address parts obsolescence and regenerate the B-2 Spirit bomber supply chain through reverse engineering and technical data package (TDP) development. The ideal respondent will have demonstrated integration experience for low-density strategic aircraft fleets, extensive in-house reverse engineering expertise, and specialized SAP-cleared facilities. Key services include program management, reverse engineering, data rights acquisition, supplier network management, and airworthiness qualification.
• Program Management: The contractor shall serve as the prime integrator for the B-2 Supply Chain Regeneration effort.
• Reverse Engineering: Execute complex reverse engineering projects on obsolete or unavailable military avionics and structural components.
• Data Rights Acquisition: Employ a corporate infrastructure experienced in negotiating and acquiring technical data and intellectual property rights from major aerospace Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs).
• Supplier Network Management: Establish, qualify, and manage a "hub-and-spoke" industrial model.
• Airworthiness Qualification: Manage the process of submitting all newly developed parts, repairs, and technical data for airworthiness approval.