RFI para nuevos pilones externos pesados:
https://beta.sam.gov/opp/18fb021835e14c ... cfdc7/view...
BACKGROUND: The B-1 was designed to carry two ALCMs at each of its (6) 9,600lb fuselage hard points. In the early 1990s, external ALCM carriage was precluded from the B-1s for treaty purposes which is no longer a factor. The B-1 currently does not have external conventional or 1760 weapons carry and release capabilities. A pylon to support that capability of conventional/1760 and heavier weapons (5,000lbs+) is being considered for implementation. Total Pylons to be purchased during production will range from 48-60.
B-1 qualified external weapons capability design history and test reports are limited and qualified bidder would may be required to obtain that data independently of the government
A qualified bidder must have the capability to design an external pylon; pylon maximum weight cannot exceed 1600 lbs.
Pylon will be specifically designed for use on the B-1 current fuselage attachment point configuration.
Pylon will require a MAU-12 internal multi hook type release mechanisms capable of carrying multiple weapons utilizing both the 30 inch and 14 inch lug spacing in the 250 lb to 6000 lb weight class.
Each pylon will have the ability to carry single and dual munitions with a total payload capacity of 8,000lbs.
Each pylon should support multiple hardpoint locations with minimal change to its configuration.
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Y también para elaborar un informe relacionado con obsolescencias relacionadas con el oxígeno tanto del B-1B como del B-2:
https://beta.sam.gov/opp/2b6959e209c845 ... ff78d/view...
1.1 Purpose
This effort is the initial phase (hereafter referred to as Phase I) of work required to identify, document, assess, and resolve obsolescence issues with the oxygen equipment used on the B-1 and B-2 weapons systems.
1.2 Background
Due to historically low demand rates and existing stock on hand, the subject items and associated piece-parts have not been purchased in many years. Over time the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and/or their suppliers have shut down product lines, stopped reviewing/revising technical data, and shifted focus to newer products. As such, the OEM states these components are now considered to be non-supportable and many recent solicitations received “no-bids” due to this lack of supportability. Despite the historically low demand rates, there have been recent demands for these obsolete items and such demands are anticipated to increase as the equipment and the weapons system continues to age.
1.3 Scope
This effort is to produce a comprehensive obsolescence report for seven line replaceable units (LRUs) (NSN(s) listed in Table 1-1) and any subcomponents identified as being potentially affected by obsolescence issues. The scope of the project will include identifying and documenting all currently known areas of obsolescence to be delivered in the form of a report at the conclusion of this phase of work. This report will also include potential options for resolving the obsolescence issues identified including but not limited to: lifetime buy options, design changes, and replacement parts. This report will serve as the basis for developing follow-on requirements for additional phases in this obsolescence resolution effort
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