115 FW Aircraft Arresting System Barrier Arms

2026-11-03

CIVIL ENGINEERING SQUADRON BAK - 14 ARRESTING CABLE BARRIER ARMSPSC Code : 1710 - Aircraft Launching , Landing , and Ground Handling EquipmentNAICS Code : 336413 - Other Aircraft Part and Auxiliary Equipment ManufacturingContact : 115th Fighter Wing , 3110 Mitchell Street , Madison , WI 53704 , POC : Lt Col Dave MattilaSynopsis : BAK - 14 ARRESTING CABLE BARRIER ARMSThe purpose of this synopsis is to gain knowledge of potential sources for this procurement including interested Small Business sources . This notice is for planning purposes only . No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this notice or any follow - up information requests . All interested parties should respond . The 115th Fighter Wing intends to issue a sole source solicitation and award a firm - fixed price contract for the purchase of BAK - 14 HSRO Unit Part Number D02344 - 101 , which will be installed in the existing Curtiss - Wright Aircraft Cable Arresting System located at Truax Field , Madison , WI . Any interested concern will provide this office , in writing , with a notice stating it ’ s positive intent to submit a quote as a prime contractor no later than the date indicated on this notice . This notification , which shall not exceed three typewritten pages , must include ALL of the following :( 1 ) Positive statement of intent to bid as a prime contractor ( 2 ) A completed and signed Source Sought Information Request Form ( 3 ) Documentation identifying your organization as an authorized distributor for CURTISS - WRIGHT FLOW CONTROL SERVICE LLC , dba ENGINEERED ARRESTING SYSTEMS – ESCO .*** IF ALL ITEMS ARE NOT PRESENT IN THE RESPONSE , IT WILL RESULT IN THE RESPONSE BEING CONSIDERED TO BE NONRESPONSIVE AND THEREFORE NOT BE COUNTED AS A POTENTIAL SOURCE . *** Information shall be provided via email to : dave . mattila . 2 @ us . af . mil . Include the following in the subject line - Sources Sought W50S9F26Q0006 . No facsimile responses will be honored . PROCUREMENT DETAILS : The 115th Fighter Wing at Dane County Regional Airport - Truax Field , Madison , WI is conducting market research seeking capable sources for the procurement of CURTISS - WRIGHT FLOW CONTROL SERVICE LLC , dba ENGINEERED ARRESTING SYSTEMS – ESCO , BAK - 14 High - speed Rollover ( HSRO ) Unit Part Number D02344 - 101 Support Box Assembly . The BAK - 14 is a retractable hook cable system designed to be used in conjunction with energy absorbers like the BAK - 12 system . It allows the arresting cable to be lowered below the runway surface , making it ideal for joint - use airfields that accommodate both military and civilian aircraft . This acquisition is for the procurement of improved BAK - 14 system barrier arms , approved by the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center , which are required for installation at Truax Field , Madison , WI 53704 . These components are critical for ensuring the safety of flight operations for hook - equipped aircraft during emergency landings or aborted takeoffs .

Wisconsin

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