SDB I Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) Synopsis

The United States Air Force (USAF) recently awarded the Contractor Logistic Support (CLS) for Small Diameter Bomb Increment I (SDB I) contract to The Boeing Company (TBC) on 05 March 2024. Period of performance will begin on 05 March 2024 end on 30 June 2028. The SDB-I is made up of highly specialized hardware and software. The specialized nature of SDB-I is derived from the original acquisition approach and the enhanced capabilities achieved from multiple software revisions over the program's lifetime.

The SDB-I weapon system has been designed, built, tested, produced, and supported by TBC since 2006. The technical support and sustainment services needed to maintain the OSS&E of SDB-I are intrinsic to the hardware and software designs of the system. TBC is currently the only source who possesses the necessary skill sets, technical data, special test/inspection/maintenance equipment, flight simulation models and computer programs to provide the required technical support services and analysis.

Boeing owns SDB-I data rights and maintains the original design. Boeing has specialized knowledge and engineering expertise of the weapon hardware and software as the OEM. Award to any other source would result in substantial duplication of cost to the Government that is not expected to be recovered through competition and unacceptable delays in fulfilling the Air Force's requirement. Any information submitted by respondents to this synopsis is voluntary.

This synopsis notice is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, nor will the Government reimburse any costs associated with the submission of information in response to this notice. Respondents will not be individually notified of the results of any government assessments.