20MM Ammunition Transfer System (ATS) Industry Day

UPDATE 2/10/2025 The USG is currently working on completing market research so that a decision can be made concerning acquisition strategy. At this time, there is no ETA for a draft RFP.

UPDATE 12/17/2024 This is to notify all interested parties that the USG is working on evaluating the responses to finalize its market research and ultimate acquisition strategy. Therefore, no draft RFP will be available in December. The USG anticipates a final decision and path forward in January.

The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center is hosting a virtual Industry Day on 4 November 2024 from 1300 to 1600 Eastern Standard Time. The purpose of this Industry Day is to solicit feedback from interested industry representatives regarding an initiative by the Support Equipment & Vehicles Division to manufacture the Ammunition Transfer System (ATS) GFU-27/K. Interested parties should refer to the Sources Sought Synopsis Notice, FA8532-24-R-20MMATS, posted on SAM.gov.

The ATS is support equipment that transfers rounds into an ammunition loading trailer. Currently, the Air Force uses both the Universal Ammunition Loading Systems (UALS) and Linkless Ammunition Loading Systems (LALS). Once these trailers are loaded, they are taken to the flight line where they upload to F-15, F-16, or F-22 platforms. The original ATS was developed by HII and acquired through a US Navy contract but was reengineered in 2018 to correct numerous discrepancies.

The technical data package for this solicitation includes the updates that were made at that time. Be advised that the Government has not settled on a final acquisition strategy with regard to quantity, Small Business Set Aside, length of the contract, etc., as this is largely dependent on the responses submitted by industry to the referenced Sources Sought Synopsis.

We welcome collaboration with industry to critically review our requirements and discuss mutual issues and concerns relative to our technical requirements and acquisition strategy approach. On the afternoon of 4 November, we will convene an open session for general discussion and to present a video of a working unit. Please note that vendors are limited to only two representatives.

INSTRUCTIONS 1. Please provide the following information: - Company name - Point of contact - Phone number - Email address 2. If you have any specific questions related to this Industry Day that you would like addressed during the presentation, please provide them in writing by the deadline specified below. If your questions are proprietary in nature, please label accordingly to ensure the protection of information. Proprietary questions will be answered separately from the group setting.

3. Please send your response and any questions no later than 4:00 EST 28 October 2024. 4. Please email your response to the following : Scott Douglas, james.douglas.16@us.af.mil Amanda Ragan, amanda.ragan.1@us.af.mil Jeanette Jordan, jeanette.jordan.2@us.af.mil Tyrelle Stephens, tyrelle.stephens@us.af.mil

UPDATE If your firm is interested in participating in a one-on-one breakout session after the general briefing, please indicate your interest in your response, and please provide the names and email addresses of participants.

UPDATE The following documents from the Industry Day have been attached: - ATS Program Description (presentation slides) - Industry Day Q&A - Industry Day Participants Due to technical issues, the video of a working ATS is unavailable. Please note that the asset shown in the video was an older configuration.