Request for Information (RFI) for B-52 Advanced Wing Weapons Pylon (AWWP)_Amended

Location: California
Posted: Jun 17, 2026
Due: Jul 20, 2026
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Type of Government: Federal
Category:
  • 15 - Aircraft and Airframe Structural Components
Solicitation No: FA8628-27-C-B001
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FA8628-27-C-B001
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Department/Ind. Agency
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-tier
DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE
Major Command
AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND
Sub Command
AIR FORCE LIFE CYCLE MANAGEMENT CENTER
Sub Command 2
BOMBER AIRCRAFT
Office
FA8628 AFLCMC WBDK B52
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General Information View Changes
  • Contract Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Updated)
  • Updated Published Date: Jun 17, 2026 03:12 pm EDT
  • Original Published Date: May 20, 2026 02:45 pm EDT
  • Updated Response Date: Jul 20, 2026 05:00 pm EDT
  • Original Response Date: Jul 20, 2026 05:00 pm EDT
  • Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
  • Updated Inactive Date: Aug 04, 2026
  • Original Inactive Date: Aug 04, 2026
  • Initiative:
    • None
Classification
  • Original Set Aside: No Set aside used
  • Product Service Code: 1560 - AIRFRAME STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS
  • NAICS Code:
    • 336413 - Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing
  • Place of Performance:
    Edwards , CA
    USA
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


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  • CP 937 713 6290 2690 LOOP ROAD WEST BLDG 556
  • WRIGHT PATTERSON AFB , OH 45433-7148
  • USA
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May 20, 2026[Sources Sought (Original)] Request for Information (RFI) for B-52 Advanced Wing Weapons Pylon (AWWP)
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