FSR SOURCES SOUGHT CO Signed.pdf

EPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

AIR FORCE LIFE CYCLE MANAGEMENT CENTER

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE OHIO

3 September 2026

SUBJECT: SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE

SOLICITATION NUMBER: FA8638-26-F-XXXX

TITLE: Sources Sought – Field Service Representative (FSR) Support for Foreign Military Partners

OVERVIEW

This is a SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY for market research and planning purposes. The Department of War, through the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), Large Aircraft Survivability (LAS) Program Office (AFLCMC/ESYL), specifically the Large Aircraft Infrared Counter Measures (LAIRCM) office is conducting market research to identify potential sources capable of providing Field Service Representative (FSR) support for various Foreign Military Sales (FMS) aircraft programs. The associated draft Performance Work Statement identifies the requirement as support for the FMS aircraft and reflects AFLCMC/ESYL program involvement.

This is not a solicitation for proposals, quotes, or other offers. No contract will be awarded based on responses to this notice, and the Government will not pay for information provided in response to this Sources Sought.

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE

The Government anticipates a requirement for contractor-provided FSR support associated with the Foreign Military Sales program. The available PWS cover page identifies the requirement as an FSR effort associated with the LAS Program Office, AFLCMC/ESYL.

The purpose of this notice is to:

1. Identify businesses capable of providing qualified FSR support for the FMS aircraft program.

2. Assess industry capability to provide both a primary FSR and alternate FSR to ensure continuity of support.

3. Obtain information on personnel qualifications, deployment readiness, access/authorization supportability, and contingency staffing.

4. Support acquisition planning, including potential contract structure, business-size considerations, and evaluation approach.

ANTICIPATED REQUIREMENT

The Government anticipates a requirement for contractor-provided Field Service Representative support for the FMS aircraft program. Based on the available contract clause language, the effort is expected to require both a primary LAIRCM System FSR and an alternate LAIRCM System FSR, each considered essential to successful task-order performance.

Interested sources should be prepared to demonstrate the ability to provide qualified personnel and support functions typically associated with an aircraft-system FSR requirement, including technical field support, coordination with Government stakeholders, continuity of performance, deployment readiness, installation-access compliance, and host-nation supportability, where applicable. Because the full PWS text was not retrievable from the attached file, specific performance tasks, deliverables, and performance standards should be validated against the final PWS prior to release.

The Government anticipates that interested sources will need to demonstrate the ability to support timely personnel mobilization, deployment readiness, installation access, host-nation requirements, and continuity of operations. Respondents should be prepared to show their ability to assemble and submit a complete staffing package for proposed personnel, including supporting qualification, training, authorization, and contingency documentation.

KEY PERSONNEL

The available clause language indicates that the primary LAIRCM System FSR and alternate LAIRCM System FSR are considered key personnel essential to performance. Within five business days after task-order award, the contractor is expected to submit a staffing package for the primary and alternate FSR. The staffing package is expected to include:

• Resume;

• Documentation of relevant qualifications and experience;

• Required training and authorization records;

• Documentation demonstrating ability to meet deployment, installation-access, and host-nation requirements;

• Signed letter of commitment from the proposed primary FSR and alternate FSR;

• Mobilization and deployment timeline; and

• Contingency and backfill plan.

The same clause indicates that proposed personnel may not independently perform LAIRCM-specific support until the Contracting Officer provides written notice that staffing-package review is complete and all required Government approvals, access, and authorizations have been satisfied. It also indicates that removal, replacement, reassignment, or diversion of the primary FSR generally requires prior written approval, except in emergencies, and that replacement personnel must meet or exceed the qualifications, training, authorization, access, and experience requirements of the replaced FSR.

REQUIRED CAPABILITIES

Organizations responding to this Sources Sought should demonstrate the following capabilities:

Personnel and Staffing

• Ability to provide a qualified primary FSR and alternate FSR;

• Ability to furnish resumes and documentation of relevant qualifications and experience for proposed personnel;

• Ability to provide required training and authorization records;

• Ability to demonstrate that proposed personnel can meet deployment, installation-access, and host-nation requirements;

• Ability to provide signed letters of commitment for proposed key personnel;

• Ability to provide a realistic mobilization and deployment timeline; and

• Ability to provide a contingency and backfill plan to ensure continuity of support.

Technical and Program Support

• Experience providing FSR support for military aircraft, aircraft survivability systems, mission systems, or comparable technical systems;

• Ability to provide field-level technical assistance and coordinate effectively with Government stakeholders;

• Ability to operate within Government approval, access, and authorization processes; and

• Ability to support continuity of operations in dynamic operational or support environments.

Management and Contractor Responsibilities

• Ability to supervise and manage contractor personnel without relying on Government personnel for relatively continuous supervision or control;

• Ability to manage work assignments, compensation, leave, performance management, and disciplinary matters for contractor personnel; and

• Ability to provide corrective-action planning, alternate staffing, or transition support if continuity of performance is at risk.

INFORMATION REQUESTED FROM INTERESTED SOURCES

Interested sources are requested to submit a capability statement addressing the following:

1. Company Information

• Company name

• CAGE code

• UEI

• Business size/status

• Socioeconomic status, if applicable

• Relevant certifications

• Primary and secondary points of contact

2. Relevant Experience

• Recent experience providing FSR support for military aircraft or related mission systems

• Experience supporting LAIRCM, aircraft survivability systems, or similar capabilities, if applicable

• Experience supporting overseas, partner-nation, or Foreign Military Sales-related efforts, if applicable

• Examples of contracts of similar size, scope, and complexity

3. Key Personnel / Staffing Information Respondents shall describe their ability to provide a qualified primary FSR and alternate FSR and should include, at a minimum, the following for proposed personnel:

• Resume;

• Documentation of relevant qualifications and experience;

• Required training and authorization records;

• Documentation demonstrating ability to meet deployment, installation-access, and host-nation requirements;

• Signed letter of commitment from the proposed primary FSR and alternate FSR;

• Mobilization and deployment timeline; and

• Contingency and backfill plan.

Respondents should also describe their approach to maintaining continuity of support in the event of personnel turnover, emergency substitution, delayed deployment, or access-related issues.

4. Deployment / Access / Host-Nation Supportability

• Ability to meet deployment-readiness requirements

• Ability to satisfy installation-access requirements

• Ability to support host-nation administrative or access requirements, if applicable

• Ability to support rapid mobilization and fielding timelines.

5. Contracting / Administrative Information

• Recommended NAICS and PSC, if known

• Facility clearance level and expiration, if applicable

• ITAR/export compliance capability, if applicable

• Any recommended contract or ordering considerations the respondent believes the Government should consider

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Consistent with the attached Sources Sought template, responses should be concise and submitted electronically.

The template includes placeholders for response deadline, page limitations, electronic submission, subject line, contact information, and response classification instructions.

• Response Deadline: 15 OCT 2026

• Page Limit: Maximum 6 pages, excluding cover page and appendices

• Format: Electronic submission via email to james.bachinsky.1@us.af.mil

• Subject Line: “Sources Sought Response – Foreign Military Sales FSR”

• Security Classification: Responses should contain only information authorized for release through the submission method identified above

• Primary Point of Contact: David M. Federico, Contracting Officer, david.federico@us.af.mil

• Secondary Point of Contact: James R. Bachinsky, Branch Chief, james.bachinsky.1@us.af.mil

DISCLAIMER AND NOTES

This Sources Sought notice does not constitute a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or award a contract. The Government reserves the right to use information provided for market research purposes and to refine its acquisition strategy based on responses received. Responses may be used to assess available capabilities, business participation, and possible acquisition approaches. Proprietary information should be clearly marked; however, the Government cannot guarantee protection of proprietary information beyond applicable handling requirements.

David M. Federico Contracting Officer

AFLCMC/ESKE