Notice · not open for bids · United States · Public tender
Next Generation One-Person Life Raft Modernization
FA8606 AFLCMC Wnuk Human Systems · OH 45404
FA8606 AFLCMC Wnuk Human Systems in the United States has published a notice (Sources Sought) about “Next Generation One-Person Life Raft Modernization”. It is not a call for bids: no tender is open to bid on yet, or the buyer has already chosen a supplier.
The tender in brief
Market research for a next-generation one-person life raft for Air Force aircrew, for raft manufacturers.
The Air Force is assessing the market for a next-generation one-person life raft that is smaller and lighter than the legacy LRU-16/P raft, supports an isolated person for 14 days, and includes features such as automatic inflation, rainwater collection, a sea anchor, and internal lighting. The initial order may be about 2000 units, including roughly 30 ruggedized training rafts. This is a sources sought notice, not a request for proposals.
Who can win it
- Must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be awarded a Department of War contract
- Small business set-aside may apply if two or more small businesses can perform at least 50% of the effort
Key facts
- Procedure
- Sources Sought
- Published
- 22 Sep 2026
- Reference
- FA8606-26-R-5001
Public data: SAM.gov Contract Opportunities (U.S. General Services Administration). · Sources & licences