Closed Solicitation · DEPT OF DEFENSE

    ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR MEDIUM CALIBER 20MM M61A1/A2 AND 30MM GAU-8 GUNS AND AMMUNITION FEED SYSTEMS

    Sol. FA852024R0002EngServicesMediumCaliberSources SoughtROBINS AFB, GA
    Closed
    STATUS
    Closed
    closed Jul 26, 2024
    POSTED
    Jul 12, 2024
    Publication date
    NAICS CODE
    541330
    Primary industry classification
    PSC CODE
    B539
    Product & service classification

    AI Summary

    The Department of the Air Force is seeking engineering services for medium caliber 20mm M61A1/A2 and 30mm GAU-8 guns and ammunition feed systems. The services will include maintenance, testing, research, engineering investigations, configuration management, technical data, design and manufacturing, prototype design & production, and related issues for medium caliber aircraft guns. The contract deadline is July 26, 2024, at 4:30 PM EST.

    Contract details

    Solicitation No.
    FA852024R0002EngServicesMediumCaliber
    Notice Type
    Sources Sought
    Posted Date
    July 12, 2024
    Response Deadline
    July 26, 2024
    NAICS Code
    541330AI guide
    PSC / Class Code
    B539
    Contract Code
    5700
    Issuing Office
    FA8520 ALFCMC EBWK
    Primary Contact
    Jerry L. Brown
    State
    GA
    ZIP Code
    31098-1670

    Description

    The Air Force requires engineering services to assist with maintenance, testing, research, engineering investigations, configuration management, technical data, design and manufacturing, prototype design & production, and related issues regarding medium caliber aircraft guns. The primary focuses of this effort is for the 20mm M61A1/A2 used on the F16, F-15, F-18, F-22, and F-15E aircraft and the 30mm GAU-8 used on the A-10 aircraft. These are high rate of fire weapons fixed mounted on the aircraft designed to suppress or incapacitate aerial or ground targets. The primary purpose of this task is to provide engineering services for this medium caliber gun and ammunition feed system to maintain and improve weapon system reliability, maintainability, and supportability. General Dynamics is the original designer, current developer, and manufacturer of these modern high rate of fire rotary gun systems.   All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. Period of Performance: 1 May 2025 – 30 April 2030 Description of the procedures to be used in awarding the contract - Written RFP and Quotes Anticipated award date: 30 April 2025 Performance Criteria: Production experience and ability to understand and diagnose gun system issues and to engineer solutions. Ability to fully measure and characterize the performance of aircraft gun systems down to the level of measuring torques and loads down to the individual component level. Ability to test production items at a firing range and maintain at least one gun system of each aircraft system currently in production for this purpose. Ability to test fire production spares as well as to support the development and evaluation of system improvements and to conduct independent failure analyses. Ability to design and manufacture gun systems and piece parts within the US. Reliable access to technical data for 20mm and 30mm gun and feed systems. A Federal Firearms License (FFL) required by the Gun Control Act. Access to test ranges are critical and the subject test ranges are in high demand.  Inability to schedule a test at the required time frame can impact contract completion and associated data delivery products. 

    Key dates

    1. July 12, 2024Posted Date
    2. July 26, 2024Proposals / Responses Due

    Frequently asked questions

    ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR MEDIUM CALIBER 20MM M61A1/A2 AND 30MM GAU-8 GUNS AND AMMUNITION FEED SYSTEMS is a federal acquisition solicitation issued by DEPT OF DEFENSE. Review the full description, attachments, and submission requirements on SamSearch before the response deadline.

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