B-52 Antenna APQ-166 Tilt Actuator

The United States Air Force is conducting market research to identify potential non-commercial sources for the development of a new source of supply for the B-52 Antenna APQ-166 Tilt Actuator. The actuator is an electro-mechanical linear actuator used to position a radar antenna and must meet specific performance and design requirements. The government is interested in all small business concerns and encourages joint ventures or teaming arrangements. The contractor shall furnish all sub-components, material, support equipment, tools, test equipment, and services, and be responsible for providing, maintaining, and calibrating all support equipment required. • The applicable NAICS code is 334511 with a Small Business Size Standard of 1250 employees. • The government does not own the complete technical data package for this item. • The contractor must maintain facilities and cleared personnel for manufacturing, handling, storing, and maintaining information and operating systems with security classifications up to and including Secret. • The service shall include providing obsolete parts resolution along with the necessary engineering to investigate Deficiency Reports and Material Improvement Projects (MIPs). • The government will use the information gathered from this market research to determine the appropriate acquisition strategy for this procurement.