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The contract involves research and development, redesign, prototype fabrication, and testing of components for military aircraft power systems to address existing deficiencies and enhance overall performance. The work focuses specifically on Secondary Power Systems, with the goal of improving reliability, efficiency, and operational readiness through technical innovation and rigorous testing. All activities must be conducted in alignment with military standards and are intended to support critical aircraft systems deployed by the U.S. Air Force. Performance of the contract is centered at Hill Air Force Base in Utah, with the Department of Defense as the overseeing agency and the Air Force Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape (AFSC OL-H PZACB Secondary Pwr) office as the administering entity. The work falls under the NAICS code 541715, indicating it is classified as research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences. As a subcontract, the primary contractor is expected to manage and coordinate efforts with other partners or subcontractors as necessary to meet technical milestones and deliverables within the program’s objectives.

General Info

R&D and testing of military aircraft secondary power systems at Hill AFB to improve reliability and efficiency for U.S. Air Force.

Agency

Department Of Defense → FA8252 Afsc Ol-H Pzacb Scndary Pwr

NAICS

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

Place of Performance

Hill Air Force Base, UT, 84056, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of FA825226DB002.

The full solicitation package (1 document), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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PostedJun 17

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA8252 Afsc Ol-H Pzacb Scndary Pwr

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Conduct R&D, redesign, prototype fabrication, and testing for SPS components to resolve deficiencies and improve performance on military aircraft.

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