BRACE, AIRCRAFT GROUND SERVICING

The U.S. Navy has issued an RFI to gather industry input on a BRACE aircraft ground servicing system (Part Number 74D110613-1007, NSN 1730‑01‑473‑3572) supporting the Royal Australian Air Force F/A‑18F and EA‑18G programs. Respondents must provide administrative details, describe any existing or near‑term products that meet the performance requirements, offer technical data (photos, drawings, manuals, etc.), and submit recommendations or questions. This effort is purely informational; no costs will be incurred by the government, and no contract award is anticipated at this stage. Responses are limited to ten pages and must be emailed by the specified deadline. • Provide company administrative information and business‑type classification. • Detail existing or developing ground‑servicing equipment that meets the Navy’s needs, including technical documentation. • Offer recommendations for improvement and pose clarifying questions to the government.