B-2 Supply Chain Velocity Initiative

Project ID: FA811026D000X FederalOpportunitiesPresolicitation

Overview

Agency	AFLCMC Tinker AFB
Deadline	06/11/26
Posted	05/27/26
Estimated Value	$50,000,000 - $200,000,000 (AI estimate)
Set Aside	None
NAICS	Not Provided
PSC	R425 - Support- Professional: Engineering/Technical
Location	Tinker AFB, OK 73145 United States

Description

Primary Latest Change

AFLCMC/WBK-2 intends to solicit and negotiate a sole-source contract with L3Harris Technologies under the statutory authority of 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1. This action will establish L3Harris as an independent lead for the B-2 Spirit Supply Chain Velocity Initiative (SCVI), focusing on reverse engineering, technical data rights acquisition, and the management of a "hub-and-spoke" network of sub-tier manufacturers to regenerate the B-2 supply chain. The contractor will serve as a complementary force multiplier to established B-2 sources of supply and repair. This Notice of Intent follows a previously completed market research phase, which conclusively determined that L3Harris is the only source possessing the mandatory existing SAP-cleared infrastructure and fleet-level sustainment experience required for this effort. While this notice is not a request for competitive proposals, any alternate responsible sources challenging this sole-source determination must submit a capability statement in strict accordance with the mandatory requirements outlined in the attached synopsis document.

Summary (Newest Update)

Background The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) is seeking to address significant readiness challenges associated with the B-2 Spirit aircraft, a critical strategic asset vital to national security. The platform's historical sustainment model has led to issues stemming from parts obsolescence and single points of failure in the industrial base. This acquisition aims to establish a neutral lead contractor to create a Government-owned library of technical data through reverse engineering and data rights acquisition, thereby enhancing competition and establishing a sustainable, multi-vendor industrial base for the B-2 supply chain. Work Details The contractor will serve as the strategic supply chain manager for the B-2 Supply Chain Velocity Initiative (SCVI). Key tasks include: 1. Program Management: Act as the primary execution lead for the Supply Chain Regeneration effort, establishing a government-controlled sustainment enterprise focused on creating a competitive, multi-vendor supply chain. 2. Reverse Engineering: Execute complex reverse engineering projects on obsolete military avionics and structural components to develop complete, producible Government-owned Level 3 Technical Data Packages (TDPs). 3. Data Rights Acquisition: Negotiate and acquire technical data and intellectual property rights from aerospace OEMs to secure Unlimited Rights for the government. 4. Supplier Network Management: Establish and manage a 'hub-and-spoke' industrial model, providing oversight and build-to-print data packages to subcontractors for manufacturing tasks. 5. Airworthiness Qualification: Manage submissions of newly developed parts for airworthiness approval from U.S. Air Force technical authorities. Period of Performance The geographic location(s) the contract will be performed (if provided) Bidder Requirements Bidders must demonstrate corporate neutrality, meaning they cannot be the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) or significant mission systems provider for the B-2 platform due to potential conflicts of interest. They must provide verifiable examples of experience as a prime contractor for low-density military aircraft fleets, possess secure facilities cleared for Special Access Program (SAP) work, demonstrate expertise in reverse engineering military components, successfully negotiate technical data rights from OEMs, and have experience managing a 'hub-and-spoke' supply chain model.

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