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A -- Affordable Weapons' Datalink Insertion Program (AWDI)

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BAA-06-02-PKMFederal

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The Air Force Research Laboratory’s Manufacturing Technology Division is seeking research proposals under the Affordable Weapons' Datalink Insertion (AWDI) Program, aimed at advancing manufacturing processes to reduce costs and production cycle times for emerging weapon data link systems. The program’s goal is to cut the flyaway costs of these systems to below $5,000 per unit by fiscal year 2010, with a primary focus on the Small Diameter Bomb Increment II (SDB-II). Additionally, the program values solutions that can be applied to multiple precision-guided munition systems, including the potential for earlier transition to platforms such as the Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM). Successful proposals are expected to result in definitive plans and commitments to implement improved manufacturing methods with full program office support. The solicitation, identified as BAA-06-02-PKM, is being managed by the Air Force Materials and Manufacturing Directorate located at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Prospective offerors can access the full announcement on the Federal Business Opportunities website and direct any inquiries to the designated contract negotiator, James N. Satteson. This initiative emphasizes aggressive pursuit of innovative product and process technologies that yield significant cost savings and efficiency improvements in weapon data link system production.

General Info

Air Force seeks cost-reducing manufacturing innovations for weapon data link systems under AWDI program.

Agency

Department Of Defense → FA8650 USAF Afmc Afrl Pzl Afrl/pzl

NAICS

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

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PostedJan 26

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA8650 USAF Afmc Afrl Pzl Afrl/pzl

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OfficeWRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433-7541, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA8650 USAF Afmc Afrl Pzl Afrl/pzl

Office AddressWRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433-7541, USA

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James N SattesonContract Negotiator

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

Air Force Research Laboratory, Manufacturing Technology Division of the Materials and Manufacturing Directorate, (AFRL/MLM ) solicits research proposals for the Affordable Weapons' Datalink Insertion (AWDI) Program. The objective of this program is to develop, demonstrate and implement advanced Manufacturing processes and practices that demonstrably reduce cost and mfg. cycle times associated with the transition of emerging weapon data link systems into Air Force munitions SDD/LRIP/FRP programs. Focus will be toward the pursuit of aggressive product and process technologies that can dramatically reduce WDL fly away costs from their current baseline to below $5000/unit by FY10. The primary transition target for this effort is Small Diameter Bomb Increment II (SDB-II). However, solution applicability to multiple systems is a premium and interim transition onto other PGM systems (i.e. JASSM) prior to FY10 is also highly desirable. A successful program will result in commitment to fully implement the developed processes and practices as well as a transition plan with SPO buy-in to incorporate the improved WDL product and processes onto their respective system. . Interested offerors may view and/or download the full BAA solicitation by accessing the Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps) homepage at http://www.fbo.gov/. Direct questions to the Contracting point of contact identified in the announcement.