115 FW Aircraft Arresting System Barrier Arms
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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.
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Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Wisconsin Air National Guard intends to award a sole-source contract to CURTISS-WRIGHT FLOW CONTROL SERVICE LLC, dba ENGINEERED ARRESTING SYSTEMS – ESCO, for BAK-14 High-speed Rollover Support Box Assembly barrier arms. These components are essential for flight safety at Truax Field, Madison, WI. This is a pre-solicitation notice, not a request for competitive proposals. Capability statements are due April 20, 2026.
Opportunity Details
- Agency: Wisconsin Air National Guard (115 Mission Support Group/Mission Support Contracting)
- Subject: Sole Source Acquisition of BAK-14 Aircraft Arresting System Barrier Arm Components
- Product/Service Code (PSC): 1710 - Aircraft Landing Equipment
- NAICS Code: 336413 - Other Aircraft Part and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing
- Place of Performance: Truax Field, Madison, WI 53704
Scope of Work
The acquisition is for improved BAK-14 system barrier arms, approved by the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center. The BAK-14 is a retractable hook cable system designed for joint-use airfields, allowing the arresting cable to be lowered below the runway surface. These components are critical for ensuring the safety of flight operations for hook-equipped aircraft during emergency landings or aborted takeoffs at Truax Field.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Pre-solicitation Notice (Intent to Award Sole Source)
- Proposed Contractor: CURTISS-WRIGHT FLOW CONTROL SERVICE LLC, dba ENGINEERED ARRESTING SYSTEMS – ESCO
- Set-Aside: N/A (Sole Source)
- Response Due: April 20, 2026
- Published: April 2, 2026
Justification for Sole Source
The authority for this action is FAR 6.103-1, "Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements." CURTISS-WRIGHT is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of the existing BAK-12 energy absorbers and the BAK-14/Type-H systems, which are the only systems approved by the United States Air Force. Procurement from the OEM is necessary to ensure full compatibility with existing infrastructure, maintain system certification, and prevent risks and delays. The OEM possesses proprietary data, specialized tooling, and unique expertise required for these critical safety components.
Response Information
This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation for agency consideration. The government retains discretion on whether to conduct a competitive procurement based on responses. Information received will be used solely to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible.