Spares: B-2 Hose Assembly, Non-metallic NSN: 4720-01-362-3482FW
Overview
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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 United States Air Force (USAF), through the Air Force Sustainment Center (AFSC) at Tinker AFB, is contemplating a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) Indefinite-Delivery Requirements Contract for the supply of B-2 Hose Assembly, Non-metallic (NSN: 4720-01-362-3482FW, Part Number: DAA3515A011-019). This presolicitation outlines the requirement for these critical B-2 spares, including a First Article. The anticipated solicitation issue date is March 4, 2026, with a closing date of April 3, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for the supply of a non-metallic hose assembly for the B-2's forward environmental control system. Key line items include:
- Line Item 0001: 9 units of Hose Assembly, Non-metallic.
- Line Item 0002: 1 unit of Hose Assembly, Non-metallic - First Article.
- Line Item 0003: 1 First Article Test Report.
- Line Item 0004: 1 Certificate of Compliance.
- Line Item 0005: 1 Material Certification.
- Line Item 0006: 1 Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE).
The hose assembly has dimensions of Length: 11.2000; Width: 1.0000; Height: 1.0000; Weight: 0.1700.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) Indefinite-Delivery Requirements Contract.
- Period of Performance: Begins on contract award and ends upon Government acceptance of supplies.
- Set-Aside Status: This requirement is not set aside for small business or any other socioeconomic concerns, as two or more capable small businesses were not identified.
- Approved Sources: The Boeing Company (CAGE: 81205), Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation (CAGE: 1W025), and ITL Solutions LLC. (CAGE: 7BGA2).
Submission & Timeline
- Proposed Solicitation Number: FA8119-26-Q-0002.
- Anticipated Solicitation Issue Date: March 4, 2026.
- Anticipated Solicitation Closing Date: April 3, 2026.
- Submission: The Request for Quotation (RFQ) will be written and posted on SAM.gov. All questions must be submitted in writing via email.
- Offeror Information: Prospective offerors must specify their business size (large, small, 8(a), etc.) and ownership (U.S. or foreign-owned) in their response.
Delivery Schedule
- Hose Assembly (9 units): April 3, 2028.
- First Article Hose Assembly (1 unit): April 3, 2028.
- First Article Test Report: January 1, 2027.
- Certificate of Compliance: January 1, 2027.
- Material Certification: January 1, 2027.
- Non-Recurring Engineering: March 27, 2027. Early delivery is acceptable for all line items.
Additional Notes
An Ombudsman is available to hear concerns from offerors during the proposal development phase. Contact Caleb Taylor (Contract Specialist) at caleb.taylor.8@us.af.mil or Jonathan Payne (Contracting Officer) at jonathan.payne.11@us.af.mil for inquiries. Electronic procedures will be used; no telephone requests.