Sources Sought Synopsis for LRU-36/A Life Raftview on SAM.gov

Notice: LRU-36/A 25-Man Life Raft Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) #ROUK-26-0007 General Introduction: This announcement constitutes a Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) only. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) Human Systems Program Office (AFLCMC/ROU) is conducting a market assessment to identify potential sources, and companies that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to respond to the requirements listed in this document. AFLCMC/ROU is issuing this SSS to explore cost effective options to provide this capability and to obtain valuable feedback regarding the requirements for the LRU-36/A life raft listed within this SSS. This SSS is issued solely for information and planning purposes and will be considered to determine the acquisition strategy for the Survival & Flotation program as well as potential future solicitations. This is not a request for competitive proposals. Respondents are advised that the Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this SSS. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned. All costs associated with responding to this SSS will be solely at the responding party's expense. Not responding to this SSS does not preclude participation in any future Request for Quote (RFQ), if any is issued. Small Businesses are encouraged to provide responses to this SSS in order to assist the Program Office in determining potential levels of competition available in the industry, as well as helping to establish a basis for developing any subsequent subcontracting goals. The acquisition strategy is proposed to determine several qualified manufactures to produce the LRU-36/A life raft. Intention to qualify the facility and product on the Qualified Product List (QPL) is desired for future procurement strategy coverage. Market research results will assist the Air Force in determining whether this requirement will be a full and open competition, a small business set aside, or utilization of a DLA contract. Companies may be contacted if additional information is needed to fully understand the marketplace and/or comments to the requirements presented below. Purpose: The purpose of this SSS is to gather information on the current state and availability of vendors, capable of completing the qualification requirements needed to certify the production capabilities of LRU-36/A life rafts in accordance with the qualification requirements listed in the MIL-PRF-DRAFT. LRU-36/A Requirements: General: The life Raft Assembly Should consist of: A life raft, inflation assembly, self-erecting canopy, an attached survival kit accessory container, canopy support rods, below pump, knife, and a carrying case. Specifically, the life rafts are required to activate after application of no more than 30 lbs of pulls force. The life raft shall achieve its design shape in no more than 30 seconds after activation. The life rafts will be used for emergenc…