Next Generation Penetrator GBU-76/B System Design, Manufacture, Production, Support, and Logistics
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 Department of the Air Force, specifically AFLCMC/EBD, has issued a Sources Sought notice for market research regarding the Next Generation Penetrator (NGP) GBU-76/B System. This effort seeks industry capabilities for the design, manufacture, production, support, and logistics of this weapon system. Responses are due by June 16, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. CDT.
Purpose & Scope
This notice is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. The government is gathering information on capabilities to support the full lifecycle of the GBU-76/B weapon system. This includes a wide range of activities from initial engineering and modeling to production, testing, integration, and long-term logistics.
Key Requirements
Vendors should demonstrate capabilities in areas such as: engineering support, modeling and simulation, technical data package revisions, guidance section maturation, fuze development, lifecycle test and evaluation, production hardware procurement, all-up-round integration, aircraft integration, ground support equipment, packaging, handling, storage, transportation, diminishing manufacturing sources (DMSMS) prevention, training assets, explosive fill development, alternate navigation system design, mission planning software, and tooling. Respondents must show experience with Large Penetrator Warhead Systems (20,000-30,000 lbs), possessing at least 5 years of relevant experience and successful management of similar government tasks.
Contract Details
The government anticipates a potential Multiple Award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for this effort.
Submission & Eligibility
Capabilities statements should be brief and concise, not exceeding 20 single-spaced, 10-point font pages. Submissions must be electronic in .pdf, .docx, or .xlsx format, with the email subject line "NGPIDIQ2026". All responsible businesses, including small businesses, are encouraged to respond and indicate their size and socio-economic status. Foreign-owned/controlled firms will not be considered. All prospective contractors must be registered in SAM.gov.
Important Notes
This is market research; no solicitation exists, and responses do not commit the government to any acquisition. Information should be unclassified. The government reserves the right to consider a small business set-aside.
Contact Information
Primary Contact: Laura Luttrell (laura.luttrell.1@us.af.mil) Secondary Contact: Christy Cross (christy.cross.2@us.af.mil)