U-2 Dragon Lady Egress Components - Collins
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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, specifically the AFLCMC EBHK office, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Synopsis to identify potential sources for the engineering and manufacturing of U-2 Dragon Lady Egress Components. This effort aims to determine if the requirement can be competitive and/or a total Small Business Set-Aside. Responses are due by June 5, 2026.
Scope of Work
The market research focuses on specific U-2 Dragon Lady Egress Components, including:
- Cable-Actuated Drogue Gun
- Canopy Unlatch Thruster
- Drogue Gun Assembly
- Aneroid-Actuated Initiator
- 1.0 Second Delay Initiator
- 0.3 Second Delay Initiator
- Dual Gas Fired Initiator
- Dual Mechanically Fired Initiator
The government is seeking firms with relevant experience in engineering, manufacturing, inspection, and technical capability to produce or repair these items and similar parts within the last five years.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought Synopsis (Market Research)
- Set-Aside: Potential Small Business Set-Aside (responses from all small business categories encouraged)
- Response Due: June 5, 2026, by 5:00 PM MST
- Published: May 20, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested parties should provide:
- Detailed relevant experience in engineering, manufacturing, inspection, and technical capability for the listed items or similar parts within the last 5 years.
- A comprehensive Company Profile, including:
- Number of employees
- Office Location
- CAGE Code
- DUNS Number
- Claimed Small Business designation/status
- Anticipated teaming arrangements, clearly detailing prime and partner responsibilities.
Additional Notes
This is not a solicitation, and no proposals are being accepted at this time. No contract will be awarded from this synopsis, and no reimbursement will be provided for response costs. The government does not own or have rights to use the data required to manufacture these components. Questions should be directed to Shasta Selwood.