115 FW Aircraft Arresting System Barrier Arms
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The 115th Fighter Wing is conducting a Sources Sought for BAK-14 High-speed Rollover (HSRO) Unit Part Number D02344-101 Aircraft Arresting System Barrier Arms for installation at Truax Field, Madison, WI. This market research aims to identify potential sources, including Small Businesses, for a planned sole-source procurement. Responses are due April 20, 2026.
Scope of Work
This procurement is for improved BAK-14 system barrier arms, specifically the HSRO Unit Part Number D02344-101 Support Box Assembly, approved by the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center. These components are critical for ensuring the safety of flight operations for hook-equipped aircraft during emergency landings or aborted takeoffs. The BAK-14 system is a retractable hook cable system designed for joint-use airfields, allowing the arresting cable to be lowered below the runway surface.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research (intent to issue sole source)
- NAICS Code: 336413 - Other Aircraft Part and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing
- PSC Code: 1710 - Aircraft Launching, Landing, and Ground Handling Equipment
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research for potential set-aside)
- Response Due: April 20, 2026, 2:00 PM CT
- Published: April 8, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested parties must provide a written notice (max three typewritten pages) via email to dave.mattila.2@us.af.mil by the due date. The subject line must include "Sources Sought W50S9F26Q0006". Responses must include:
- A positive statement of intent to bid as a prime contractor.
- A completed and signed "Source Sought Information Request Form" (available as an attachment). This form requires company details, SAM.gov registration status, CAGE Code, Unique Entity ID, and socio-economic status (e.g., Small Business, SDVOSB, WOSB, 8(a), HUBZone).
- Documentation identifying the organization as an authorized distributor for CURTISS-WRIGHT FLOW CONTROL SERVICE LLC, dba ENGINEERED ARRESTING SYSTEMS – ESCO. Incomplete responses will be considered non-responsive.
Additional Notes
This notice is for planning purposes only, and no reimbursement will be made for response costs. The information gathered will help the government determine if a project can be solicited on a set-aside basis.