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16 -- PAR Pneumatic Assisted Release Bomb Rack

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This contract involves a sole source award to EDO Corporation for a development study aimed at replacing the existing BRU-56 bomb rack on B-1B aircraft with a newly designed Pneumatic Assisted Release (PAR) bomb rack. The PAR system uses pneumatic actuation rather than the current pyrotechnic mechanism, which was initially demonstrated in proof-of-concept testing on B-1B aircraft between 2003 and 2004. The study will include design, development, and testing efforts over a one-year period from approximately August 2006 to August 2007, providing a critical follow-on to the initial PAR demonstration and paving the way for potential future production. The Government has determined that only EDO Corporation can meet the requirements due to its unique position as the developer of the prototype and its ongoing involvement in system testing and analysis, making it the sole qualified provider capable of seamless continuation and timely delivery. The contract is authorized under a specific statutory exemption for sole source procurements and emphasizes that selecting any other vendor would result in significant delays and additional costs due to duplication of efforts. EDO’s existing in-house technology and prior work give the Government added value and accelerated integration potential for the B-1 PAR system. The announcement serves as a notification of intent to award rather than a solicitation, highlighting the proprietary nature of the study and providing contact information for government representatives at Kirtland Air Force Base to clarify any inquiries. This development effort is intended to support modernization efforts within the Air Combat Command by providing a safer, more reliable, and technologically advanced bomb rack system for strategic bomber operations.

General Info

Sole source contract to EDO for one-year B-1B bomb rack pneumatic replacement development study.

Agency

Department Of Defense → FA9453 Afrl Rvk

NAICS

541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

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PostedApr 21

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA9453 Afrl Rvk

Contacts1 person available

OfficeKIRTLAND AFB, NM, 87117, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA9453 Afrl Rvk

Office AddressKIRTLAND AFB, NM, 87117, USA

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Randy W HallProgram Manager

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

PAR Pneumatic Assisted Release Bomb Rack The purpose of this announcement is to inform industry of a notice of intent to issue a sole source contract for a development study of the replacement of the BRU-56 bomb rack with a new designed pneumatic assisted release bomb rack. This effort is to provide follow-on design/test and study effort to the Pneumatic Assist Release (PAR) proof-of-concept demonstration efforts conducted on the B-1B in 2003-4. The PAR utilizes a pneumatic actuation system which is planned to ultimately replace the current pyrotechnic-activated bomb racks (BRU-56) used on the B-1B aircrafts Multi-Purpose Rotary Launchers (MPRLs). The period of performance is tentatively scheduled for August 2006 - August 2007 time frame and will be issued to EDO Corporation, EDO Defense Systems, 1500 New Horizons Blvd, North Amityville, NY 11701. AUTHORITY: 10 U.S.C. 2304 (C) (1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(ii), and 9.505-2 paragraph 3. Only one responsible source and no other supplier or services will satisfy agency requirements. APPLICABILITY OF AUTHORITY: The Air Force's requirements can only be met by EDO Corporation. EDO Corporation is the source that built the proof-of-concept prototype PAR and conducted and supported testing and analyses. As such, EDO is the only company that offers the advantages of being able to piggyback seamlessly from their proof-of-concept and provide the transition to follow-on SDD in the 12 month timeframe required to meet ACC's need. SDD contract award schedule for FY08 would experience significant delays if any other contractor was selected. Significant additional cost would also be required to complete the tasks that EDO is being contracted for, since a new contractor would have to duplicate effort in order to arrive at the point that EDO is now. EDO Corporation furthermore offers the additional benefit of being able to leverage existing in-house technology for application to our specific PAR product. This stands to benefit the government in terms of being able to obtain more value for the dollars expended, and also provide accelerated insertion into the B-1 PAR. This is a notice of intent to award a sole source contract to EDO Corporation, Inc. for follow-on development study to design, develop, and demonstrate operational pneumatic assisted release bomb rack for the B-1. This synopsis is for information and planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. The Government will not pay for either the effort or associated costs to respond or for the information provided. This synopsis does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP). The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) for this sole source acquisition is 541710. The points of contact are Randy Hall, Program Manager, at e-mail: contact@example.gov, phone +1 (555) 000-0000 and Tim Bateson, Contracting Officer, at e-mail: contact@example.gov, phone +1 (555) 000-0000.