Request for Information (RFI) for B-52 Advanced Wing Weapons Pylon (AWWP)
| Location: | California |
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| Posted: | May 20, 2026 |
| Due: | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Agency: | DEPT OF DEFENSE |
| Type of Government: | Federal |
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| Solicitation No: | FA8628-27-C-B001 |
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- Contract Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Original)
- Original Published Date: May 20, 2026 02:45 pm EDT
- Original Response Date: Jul 20, 2026 05:00 pm EDT
- Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
- Original Inactive Date: Aug 04, 2026
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Initiative:
- None
- Original Set Aside: No Set aside used
- Product Service Code: 1560 - AIRFRAME STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS
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NAICS Code:
- 336413 - Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing
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Place of Performance:
Edwards , CAUSA
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
- CP 937 713 6290 2690 LOOP ROAD WEST BLDG 556
- WRIGHT PATTERSON AFB , OH 45433-7148
- USA
- Ashley Gray
- ashley.gray.9@us.af.mil
- Matthew Lesko
- matthew.lesko@us.af.mil
- May 20, 2026 02:45 pm EDTSources Sought (Original)
Related Document
| Jun 17, 2026 | [Sources Sought (Updated)] Request for Information (RFI) for B-52 Advanced Wing Weapons Pylon (AWWP)_Amended |
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