# Barrier Arresting Kit (BAK)-14M

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/fa853425r0002

- Solicitation number: FA8534-25-R-0002
- Notice type: Sources sought
- Status: Closed. Deadline was February 20, 2025 at 5:00 PM EST
- Department: Department of the Air Force
- Agency: Department of the Air Force
- Contracting office: FA8534 AFLCMC Rokc (FA8534)
- NAICS: 336413 Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing
- Who can bid, by location: Location not published. The notice publishes no state, city or site; its documents may.
- First posted: January 16, 2025
- Last posted: January 16, 2025
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/ece9882d69414d3fb395a7c832a8bf42/view

## Description

The BAK-14M is a hook cable support system used in conjunction with the BAK-12 (or equivalent) AAS; the BAK-12 is necessary to safely stop hook equipped fighter aircraft in the event of an aborted takeoff or failure of the normal braking system during the landing roll. The BAK-14M simply provides a means to raise and lower a hook cable (engagement device) above and below a runway surface.

In general, the BAK-14M has two main functions: It raises and suspends the hook cable 2-inches (minimum) above and across a runway surface when required by fighter aircraft during in-flight, takeoff, or landing emergencies. It lowers and removes the hook cable to a position below the runway top surface to prevent interference with airfield traffic not requiring or capable of using the hook cable. The BAK-14M is not a standalone system, as the equipment has no energy absorption capability.

It is simply auxiliary equipment and must be used in conjunction with a BAK-12 energy absorber (or comparable system). The BAK-14M has been designated as a Critical Application Item by the USAF being that it is essential to the BAK-12 performance or operation, or of the preservation of life or safety of operating personnel. The BAK-12 is designated as a Critical Safety Item by the USAF.

## Publications

- January 16, 2025: Sources sought, due February 20, 2025 at 5:00 PM EST. Notice ece9882d69414d3fb395a7c832a8bf42. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/ece9882d69414d3fb395a7c832a8bf42/view

## Points of contact

- Melissa Ethridge, melissa.ethridge@us.af.mil
- Ayonna M. Webb, ayonna.webb@us.af.mil

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