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Sources sought

Request for Information (RFI) for B-52 Advanced Wing Weapons Pylon (AWWP)_Amended

FA8628-27-C-B001

Department of the Air Force, FA8628 AFLCMC WBDK B52. Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing.

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Response deadline

July 20, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT

Closed 104 days ago. Posted June 17, 2026, first published May 20, 2026. Scheduled to archive August 4, 2026.

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Description

As published on SAM.gov.

The U.S. Air Force is seeking information from industry on capabilities to develop a B-52 Advanced Wing Weapons Pylon (AWWP). This RFI is for market research purposes to identify potential providers capable of designing, developing, testing, and manufacturing a replacement or modified pylon that meets advanced performance requirements.

The specific technical requirements and carriage loadouts are provided in the attached "RFI_AWWP_20May26.pdf". 

Key capability areas include:

  • Weight Capacity:Carriage of munitions up to 20,000 lbs.
  • Integration: MIL-STD-1760E and existing B-52 system compatibility.
  • Certification: Dual conventional and nuclear certification capability.
  • Engineering: Digital engineering, airworthiness certification, and aerospace production expertise.

Responses to this RFI will be used to assess industry capabilities and refine the government's acquisition strategy for this critical modernization effort. Small businesses are highly encouraged to participate

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Publications

Every notice SAM.gov issued under this solicitation number, oldest first. Each is a separate record on SAM.

  1. May 20, 2026

    Sources sought

    Request for Information (RFI) for B-52 Advanced Wing Weapons Pylon (AWWP)

    Due July 20, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT. SAM.gov, notice 8e62c7bb092d4bdeaa4f6557d782f428

    3 revisions on SAM
    • June 17, 2026: publish, sources sought
    • June 17, 2026: publish, sources sought
    • May 20, 2026: publish, sources sought

  2. June 17, 2026

    Sources sought

    Request for Information (RFI) for B-52 Advanced Wing Weapons Pylon (AWWP)

    Due July 20, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT. SAM.gov, notice 57c4779523334543929978d946e58822

    3 revisions on SAM
    • June 17, 2026: publish, sources sought
    • June 17, 2026: publish, sources sought
    • May 20, 2026: publish, sources sought

  3. June 17, 2026

    Sources sought

    Due July 20, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT. SAM.gov, notice f6b766670af141beb8fede9fe4f967f8

    3 revisions on SAM
    • June 17, 2026: publish, sources sought
    • June 17, 2026: publish, sources sought
    • May 20, 2026: publish, sources sought

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