REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) FOR B-52 ADVANCED WING WEAPONS PYLON (AWWP)

AI Summary

The U.S. Air Force is seeking industry input for the development of a B-52 Advanced Wing Weapons Pylon (AWWP). This RFI aims to identify potential providers for designing, developing, testing, and manufacturing a modified pylon that meets specific performance requirements, including weight capacity and system compatibility. Responses will inform the government's acquisition strategy.

Contract details

Solicitation No.: FA8628-27-C-B001
Notice Type: Sources Sought
Posted Date: May 20, 2026
Response Deadline: July 20, 2026
NAICS Code: 336413 AI guide
PSC / Class Code: 1560
Issuing Office: FA8628 AFLCMC WBDK B52
Sub-Agency: DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE
Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE
Primary Contact: Ashley Gray
City: WRIGHT PATTERSON AFB
State: OH
ZIP Code: 45433-7148
AI Product/Service: both

Description

The U.S. Air Force is seeking information from industry on capabilities to develop a B-52 Advanced Wing Weapons Pylon (AWWP). This RFI is for market research purposes to identify potential providers capable of designing, developing, testing, and manufacturing a replacement or modified pylon that meets advanced performance requirements.

The specific technical requirements and carriage loadouts are provided in the attached "RFI_AWWP_20May26.pdf".

Key capability areas include:

Weight Capacity:Carriage of munitions up to 20,000 lbs.
Integration: MIL-STD-1760E and existing B-52 system compatibility.
Certification: Dual conventional and nuclear certification capability.
Engineering: Digital engineering, airworthiness certification, and aerospace production expertise.

Responses to this RFI will be used to assess industry capabilities and refine the government's acquisition strategy for this critical modernization effort. Small businesses are highly encouraged to participate

Key dates

May 20, 2026Posted Date
July 20, 2026Proposals / Responses Due

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Frequently asked questions

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) FOR B-52 ADVANCED WING WEAPONS PYLON (AWWP) is a federal acquisition solicitation issued by DEPT OF DEFENSE. Review the full description, attachments, and submission requirements on SamSearch before the response deadline.