Description
This Sources‑Sought synopsis requests industry partners to demonstrate capabilities for a decade‑long, multi‑award Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) supporting B‑1 bomber‑related advanced manufacturing, engineering, and sustainment activities. The Air Force seeks participants—particularly U.S. small businesses or non‑traditional defense contractors—that can provide additive & subtractive manufacturing, composite layup, reverse‑engineering, airworthiness certification support, avionics and wiring, environmental testing, software/firmware prototyping, model‑based systems engineering, kitting, repair/overhaul, and related integration services. Eligibility requires a minimum 33 % non‑federal cost share, compliance with AS9100/AS9120B, NADCAP, NAS 410 Level 3, CMMC Level 2, and appropriate export‑control clearances; all participants must be U.S. entities. Submissions are due 30 Oct 2026 via DoD SAFE; successful firms may receive prototype project orders beginning FY 2027, potentially leading to follow‑on production contracts through 2037.
• Broad aerospace‑manufacturing and systems‑engineering services needed (large‑envelope AM, composite tooling, reverse engineering, certification, avionics, testing, software, MBSE).
• Strict certification, security (CUI handling, secret‑level clearance) and cost‑share requirements; at least one small‑business or NDC must be a significant participant.
• Early submission deadline (30 Oct 2026) for a market‑research RFI; no guarantee of award, but successful prototypes can transition to long‑term OTA awards.