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Design, Production, and Installation of Electric Power Drive Unit (EPDU) for Suspended Load Frame

ID: FA8128-25-EPDU • Type: Sources Sought

Description

This market survey is being conducted to identify potential sources that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the requirement for design, qualification, and production of an Electric Power Drive Unit (EPDU), to replace the current hydraulic PDU for use by the United States Air Force (USAF) personnel. Contractors/Institutions responding to this market research are placed on notice that participation in this survey is voluntary. This survey is for planning purposes only and is in no way a promise or guarantee at any future opportunity. The government will not reimburse participants for any expenses associated with their participation in this survey.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Attached is a document containing a description of the EPDU requirement and a Contractor Capability Survey, which allows you to provide your company's capability. Also attached is the draft Performance Work Statement for this requirement.

2. If, after reviewing these documents, you desire to participate in the market research, you should provide documentation that supports your company's capability in meeting these requirements. Failure to provide documentation may result in the government being unable to adequately assess your capabilities. If you lack sufficient experience in a particular area, please provide details explaining how you would overcome the lack of experience/capabilities in order to perform that portion of the requirement (i.e., teaming, subcontracting, etc.)a.Identify any areas of work that your organization believes should be broken out exclusively for Small Businesses.

3. Both large and small businesses are encouraged to participate in the Market Research. Joint ventures or teaming arrangements are encouraged. All submissions will be reviewed IAW FAR Part 19 procedures.

4.Questions relative to this market research should be addressed to Joshua Palmer, joshua.palmer.10@us.af.mil.

Background
The United States Air Force (USAF) is conducting a market survey to identify potential sources with the expertise, capabilities, and experience necessary to design, qualify, and produce an Electric Power Drive Unit (EPDU) to replace the existing hydraulic Power Drive Unit (PDU).

This initiative aims to support the Air Launched Cruise Missile (ALCM) through the service life of the Long Range Standoff (LRSO) program. The current hydraulic PDUs were manufactured in the 1980s for rotating the Common Strategic Rotary Launcher (CSRL) and require a redesign to meet modern operational needs.

Work Details
The contractor will be responsible for the following tasks:
1. Design and develop an EPDU that meets electric-equivalent requirements as specified in document F405-10491, including all necessary components such as the PDU, Controller, and Controller Cable.
2. Provide an initial design and support a Design Review meeting with the ALCM Chief Engineer, making any required changes based on feedback.
3. Deliver a full Technical Data Package (TDP) that includes all manufacturing data, drawings, maintenance data, and exploded views.
4. Phase I involves designing and building a prototype EPDU that meets specific engineering requirements including electrical specifications, existing locking handle design integration, power service limits, grounding requirements, and compliance with Air Force nuclear Stockpile-To-Target-Sequence (STS) standards.
5. Phase II includes supporting validation and verification testing of the prototype and demonstrating its functionality at a maintenance facility.
6. Phase III requires delivering comprehensive technical drawings and associated data for long-term support planning.
7. Phase IV entails full production and installation of 15 EPDUs along with related equipment.

Place of Performance
Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma.

Overview

Response Deadline
Feb. 10, 2025, 6:00 p.m. EST Due in 5 Days
Posted
Jan. 10, 2025, 8:12 a.m. EST
Set Aside
None
PSC
None
Place of Performance
Tinker AFB, OK 73145 United States
Source
SAM

Current SBA Size Standard
1050 Employees
Pricing
Multiple Types Common
Est. Level of Competition
Average
Odds of Award
17%
On 1/10/25 Nuclear Weapons Center issued Sources Sought FA8128-25-EPDU for Design, Production, and Installation of Electric Power Drive Unit (EPDU) for Suspended Load Frame due 2/10/25. The opportunity was issued full & open with NAICS 336419.
Primary Contact
Name
Joshua W. Palmer   Profile
Phone
(405) 593-8184

Documents

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE > AFMC > AIR FORCE NUCLEAR WEAPON CENTER > STRATEGIC SYSTEMS-AFNWC > FA8128 AFNWC PZN
FPDS Organization Code
5700-FA8128
Source Organization Code
500020994
Last Updated
Jan. 10, 2025
Last Updated By
joshua.palmer.10@us.af.mil
Archive Date
Feb. 25, 2025