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Request for Information - Outboard Submersible Motors for Combat Rubber Raiding Crafts (CRRCs)
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The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, specifically within the Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance & Special Operations Forces Directorate, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Synopsis/Request for Information to identify potential suppliers capable of providing outboard submersible motors for Combat Rubber Raiding Crafts (CRRCs). This effort addresses critical operational limitations of the current Guardian Angel weapon system, which relies on CRRC boats and engines that are nearing obsolescence. The existing engines and flat-bottom hull design restrict mission capability in adverse weather and rough sea conditions, reducing the ability to conduct Personnel Recovery missions in certain environments. The program is seeking innovative replacement solutions that enhance operational effectiveness, reliability, and fuel efficiency while minimizing logistical challenges. This is strictly an informational request and not a solicitation; interested parties are not reimbursed for costs associated with responding. The responses will help shape the acquisition strategy, performance specifications, and statements of work for a future procurement. Proprietary or sensitive information submitted must be properly marked by respondents. The opportunity, identified under solicitation number FA8629-26-R-5013 with NAICS code 333618, is headquartered at Wright Patterson AFB in Ohio, with responses due by May 20, 2026. The government contact for this effort is Jamie Sclafani. Further details and response instructions are provided in an attached document.
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Wright Patterson AFB, OH, USASet-Aside
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Submission Closed
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This Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS)/Request for Information (RFI) is issued for informational purposes and market research only; it does not constitute a solicitation. The Government will not reimburse any company or individual for any expenses associated with preparing/submitting information in response to this posting. The information provided may be used by the Government in developing its acquisition strategy, statement of work/statement of objectives, and/or performance specifications. Interested parties are responsible for adequately marking proprietary or competition sensitive information contained within their response as instructed later in this posting.
The United States (US) Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance & Special Operations Forces (ISR & SOF) Directorate, Special Warfare (SW) Program Office (AFLCMC/WISN) is conducting market research to identify possible sources capable of providing motors for CRRCs. The current Guardian Angel (GA) weapon system relies on CRRC boats and engines that are nearing the end of their service life and no longer fully meet the evolving requirements of the Personnel Recover (PR) mission. The obsolescence of the current engine fleet and the limitations of the existing flat-bottom hull design in adverse weather conditions restrict operational capabilities and increase mission risk. Specifically, the inability to operate effectively in rough seas limits the ability to conduct PR missions in certain geographic locations and weather conditions. The current program lacks a viable replacement solution that addresses these deficiencies, restores the weapon system’s full operational capability, and provides GA personnel with a reliable and effective CRRC system for all operational environments. Furthermore, the decreased fuel efficiency or increased weight of a potential replacement engine adds logistical complexity and can reduce operational range.
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