Description
The Air Force’s B‑1 System Program Office is issuing a Sources‑Sought Synopsis to identify industrial and engineering firms capable of delivering a wide range of advanced manufacturing, engineering, and support services for a multi‑award, multi‑platform Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) that could span a decade. The effort targets additive/subtractive aerospace machining, composite fabrication, reverse‑engineering and technical data package generation, airworthiness certification support, avionics and wiring assembly, environmental stress screening, software prototyping, model‑based systems engineering, logistics/kitting, repair and overhaul, and related ground‑support equipment. Participation is limited to U.S. entities, with a strong emphasis on non‑traditional defense contractors or small businesses, and requires a minimum 33 % non‑federal cost share or significant NDC participation. The solicitation emphasizes existing aerospace quality certifications (AS9100/AS9120B, NADCAP, NAS 410), security clearances, and compliance with CMMC Level 2, ITAR/EAR, and FedRAMP requirements.
• Core capabilities sought: large‑envelope additive manufacturing, composite layup, 3‑D scanning/reverse engineering, airworthiness certification, avionics/wiring/RF cable production, ESS/PRVT testing, software build verification, MBSE, logistics/kitting, repair/overhaul, and ground‑support equipment.
• Eligibility: U.S. firms only; must be an NDC (no recent CAS‑covered contracts) or SBA‑defined small business; must contribute ≥33 % non‑federal cost share or ensure significant NDC participation.
• Mandatory certifications: AS9100/AS9120B, NADCAP for any special processes, NAS 410 Level 3 NDI, active Secret‑level clearance, CMMC Level 2, ITAR/EAR compliance, FedRAMP Moderate for cloud services.