# Combat Ready Insertion Barrel (CRIB)

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/fa862925r5036

- Solicitation number: FA8629-25-R-5036
- Notice type: Sources sought
- Status: Closed. Deadline was November 22, 2024 at 12:00 PM EST
- Department: Department of the Air Force
- Agency: Department of the Air Force
- Contracting office: FA8629 AFLCMC Wisk Sof/Pr (FA8629)
- NAICS: 336413 Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing
- Place of performance: Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio
- County: Greene County (FIPS 39057). https://abierto.us/counties/greene-county-oh-39057
- City: Wright-Patterson AFB. https://abierto.us/cities/wright-patterson-afb-oh-3986660
- First posted: October 25, 2024
- Last posted: November 5, 2024
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/dee2c8b9c0ba47c29068a7ee28a4f381/view

## Description

This Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS)/Request for Information (RFI) is issued for informational purposes and market research only; it does not constitute a solicitation. The Government will not reimburse any company or individual for any expenses associated with preparing/submitting information in response to this posting. The information provided may be used by the Government in developing its acquisition strategy, statement of work/statement of objectives, and/or performance specifications.

Interested parties are responsible for adequately marking proprietary or competition sensitive information contained within their response as instructed later in this posting.

The United States (US) Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance & Special Operations Forces (ISR & SOF) Directorate, Special Warfare (SW) Program Office (AFLCMC/WISN) is conducting market research to identify systems capable of providing a Combat Ready Insertion Barrel (CRIB), a modular air delivery solution capable of packing mission equipment within a robust containment system.

This capability will ensure safe and stable flight for mission equipment during freefall operations. Air Force Special Warfare units require a standardized airdrop method to deliver personnel and sensitive equipment over land and water environments. See attachment for additional information.

## Publications

- October 25, 2024: Sources sought, due November 22, 2024 at 12:00 PM EST. Notice cdef56f9f6854d2582b4ae82a25148d3. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/cdef56f9f6854d2582b4ae82a25148d3/view
- November 5, 2024: Sources sought, due November 22, 2024 at 12:00 PM EST. Notice dee2c8b9c0ba47c29068a7ee28a4f381. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/dee2c8b9c0ba47c29068a7ee28a4f381/view

## Points of contact

- Andrew Tillman, andrew.tillman.1@us.af.mil
- Joseph Evans, joseph.evans.27@us.af.mil

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