Request for Information - Next Generation Penetrator Tail Kit Development

The Department of the Air Force is conducting market research for an industry analysis of capabilities to develop and produce a Next Generation Penetrator Tail Kit. The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Armament Directorate, Attack Division is seeking to better characterize the technological, manufacturing, and business capabilities of the industrial base. They are looking for vendors who can provide software development, hardware production, and flight testing and aircraft integration. The vendors should be able to demonstrate their capabilities in areas such as guidance, navigation, and control, as well as their approach to planning, organizing, and conducting software-in-the-loop and hardware-in-the-loop testing. Some key points to consider: • The NAICS code for this acquisition is 334511, which is for Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing. • The Air Force is seeking vendors who can provide a white paper detailing their prospective software and hardware approaches. • The vendors should be able to provide a Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) for the effort, including software development, hardware procurement, and testing. • The Government is looking for a 9-12-month Period of Performance for the project. • The vendors should be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database to be eligible for a contract.