U - 2 Life Support Sustainment and Support

2026-11-03

The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that possess the repair data , expertise , capabilities , and experience to meet qualification requirements to provide Sustainment and Support for the U - 2 Life Support system . The contractor is expected to satisfy all requirements of the PWS with minimal assistance from the Government . Sustainment and Support for the U - 2 Life Support will include depot - level repair , and full sustainment / support of required contractor service . The Contractor shall provide engineering , program management , repair and technical services in support of production and sustainment of the U - 2 Life Support System that includes the U - 2 S1034 Pilot ' s Protective Assembly ( PPA ) and associated equipment that include the Coverall Assembly , Torso Retainer with Harness and Flotation , and the S1034E Full Pressure Helmet for the Command and Control Intelligence , Surveillance and Reconnaissance ( C2ISR ) U - 2 Program . Specifically , the requirement is to provide serviceable spare assets and resolve system failures / issues in a timely manner that will sustain the desired availability , reliability , and maintainability of the fielded equipment . The contractor is also expected to have repair capability and will use transportation , cost , repair turnaround , and other factors to make best - value determinations and support decision making . The contractor will provide total material management for all associated Life Support - unique hardware and consumable components . Fulfilling material management responsibilities for Life Support will require the contractor or their subcontractor to be an AF Material Command ( AFMC ) certified Contractor - Inventory Control Point ( C - ICP ). The contractor will establish / provide full asset visibility of all Life Support unique components . The contractor will provide serviceable retail Life Support components to be stored in base supply units . In addition , the contractor will provide unique U - 2 Life Support consumables to satisfy bench stock and Consumable Readiness Support Package ( CRSP ) requirements at all U - 2 Life Support operating locations .

Georgia

2026-04-29