Summary
The Department of the Air Force issued an RFI seeking industry partners to support an accelerated Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) phase and subsequent production of a replacement Advanced Wing Weapons Pylon (AWWP) for the B-52, incorporating MIL-STD-1760 heavy weapon capability. The Government anticipates a 36-month EMD to Critical Design Review, followed by production of 20–24 pylons and requests industry feedback on timeline feasibility and manufacturing capability. The RFI is for market research only and encourages small business participation with a place of performance in Edwards, CA.