Dragon Lady Egress Components - NAMMO
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 U.S. Air Force (DEPT OF DEFENSE) is conducting a Sources Sought Synopsis to identify potential sources for the engineering and manufacturing of Dragon Lady (U-2) Egress Components. This market research aims to determine if responsible sources exist and if the effort can be competitive, potentially for small businesses. Responses are due by June 5, 2026.
Scope of Work
The government is seeking capabilities for the engineering and manufacturing of specific Aircrew Flight Equipment / Survival Components, including:
- Rotary Actuator (Part Number: 1000-215, Stock Number: 1377015193360ES)
- Foot Retractor (Part Number: 2335-16, Stock Number: 1377015193359ES) Interested parties should demonstrate relevant experience in engineering, manufacturing, inspection, and technical capability to manufacture/repair and test similar parts within the last 5 years.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: Government is interested in all small businesses, including 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, HUBZone, and Women-Owned small business concerns. Respondents must identify their small business status relative to NAICS Code 325920 (Explosive Manufacturing) with a size standard of 750.
- Response Due: June 5, 2026, 5:00 PM MST
- Published: May 20, 2026
Submission Requirements
Respondents must provide:
- Number of employees, office location, CAGE Code, DUNS Number, and claimed Small Business designation/status.
- Description of similar services offered to government and commercial customers in the past three years.
- Any anticipated teaming arrangements.
Additional Notes
This is for market research and preliminary planning only; no proposals will be accepted, and no contract will be awarded from this synopsis. No reimbursement will be provided for response costs. The U.S. Government does not own or have rights to the data required to manufacture these components. Questions should be directed to Shasta Selwood at shasta.selwood@us.af.mil.