Jet Engine Noise Suppressors including Fire Suppression Systems Repair & Installation
Overview
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Place of Performance
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PSC
Set Aside
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Air Force is hosting an Industry Day for Jet Engine Noise Suppressors including Fire Suppression Systems Repair & Installation (Hush House). This special notice is for market research to inform a follow-on contract for the sustainment of these critical systems. The Industry Day will be held on May 27, 2026, with an RSVP deadline of May 26, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
This Industry Day aims to gather information from industry partners regarding the sustainment strategy for Hush Houses (HH), which are centrally managed, standardized noise suppression systems used for mounted and unmounted engine testing. The program office is in the market research phase for a follow-on contract. The scope includes depot-level repairs, configuration updates, and addressing technical challenges related to proprietary Fire Suppression Systems (FSS) and Facility Control Systems (FCS), as well as outdated technical data.
Industry Day Details
- Date: May 27, 2026
- Time: 09:30 - 16:00
- Venue: Georgia VECTR Center (Veterans Education Career Transition Resource) Center, 1001 S Armed Forces Blvd, Warner Robins, GA 31088. A virtual option via Microsoft Teams may also be provided.
- RSVP: To attend, email Wesley Hardy (wesley.hardy@us.af.mil), Anna Isom (anna.isom@us.af.mil), and Alyssa Spencer (alyssa.spencer@us.af.mil).
- Briefing materials will be posted, and breakout sessions scheduled upon RSVP receipt.
Key Information from Industry Day Slides
The presentation outlines the Noise Suppression System Sustainment Strategy, covering:
- System Overview: Hush Houses for engine testing, supporting aircraft like A-18, T-4, T-9, T-10, T-11, T-12, & T-56 turboprop.
- Fleet Size & Distribution: 135 total assets globally across 6 configurations.
- Sustainment Strategy: Focus on depot-level repairs and configuration updates.
- Acquisition Status: Market research for a follow-on contract; a sources sought synopsis is available on SAM.gov.
- Technical & Proprietary Challenges: Highlights proprietary constraints with FSS and FCS, and outdated technical data.
- Targeted Questions: Industry is asked about requirements clarity, contract type preferences, NAICS codes, small business subcontracting, IDIQ structure, field service engineer deployment, proprietary data handling, scaling operations, performance management, and identified risks.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice (Industry Day)
- Product Service Code: J039 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Materials Handling Equipment)
- Published Date: May 21, 2026
- RSVP Deadline: May 26, 2026
Set-Aside
No set-aside is specified for this Special Notice/Industry Day.