F-15 Refresh RFI Final.pdf

Request for Information (RFI) for Specialized Engineering and Technical Services For F-15 Radar Reliability and Maintainability

This market survey RFI is being conducted to identify potential sources that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the requirements for F-15 Eagle Radar Reliability and Maintainability (R&M) Engineering Services to support the 409 Supply Chain Management Engineering pertaining to the F-15 radars and other similar radar systems (i.e. AN/APG-63V(x) (x = 0, 1, 2, 3), AN/APG-70, AN/APG-82(V)1 radar, etc.) AESA radars related to the APG- 82(V)1, and supporting avionics systems Line Replaceable Units (LRUs) and Shop Replaceable Units (SRUs). These engineering services include reliability/maintainability (R&M) improvement issues, Bad Actor failure investigations, Material Improvement Project (MIP) tasks, hardware/software maintenance and design tasks, first article support, FMS Action Items, part investigations, replacement test station technical support, UUT S/W maintenance support, obsolete part qualifications and Avionics System Test Bench and related test systems and support equipment hardware and software support. The primary location for this work will be on-site at Robins Air Force Base, GA, although travel may be involved to other locations. The level of security clearance is SECRET and no foreign participation in this requirement is permitted. Contractors/Institutions responding to this market research are placed on notice that participation in this survey may not ensure participation in future solicitations or contract awards.

The Government will not reimburse participants for any expenses associated with their participation in this survey.

This requirement is anticipated to be sole source to Raytheon Company. The F-15 radar systems are manufactured by Raytheon, and the Government does not own all the data rights to all of these systems. Also, only Raytheon possesses the corporate knowledge to support the radar systems, as they have the personnel who were originally involved in the design and maintenance of these systems. The Government does not have assets available to provide to another company for reverse engineering or training of personnel on these systems.

The most recent contract was awarded to Raytheon in 2020 on DLA Captains of Industry Contract Number SPRBL1-15-D-0017-P00076. Our current acquisition strategy is a five-year Requirements Contract (basic plus four one-year ordering periods) and will continue through FY29. The Government also anticipates awarding one- year bridge task orders to provide contract coverage leading up to the 5-year contract award.

This RFI is conducted in accordance with FAR 15, 52.215-3, Request for Information or Solicitation for Planning Purposes:

Request for Information or Solicitation for Planning Purposes (Oct 1997)

(a) The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this solicitation or to otherwise pay for the information solicited except as an allowable cost under other contracts as provided in subsection 31.205-18, Bid and proposal costs, of the Federal Acquisition Regulation.

(b) Although "proposal" and "offeror" are used in this Request for Information, your response will be treated as information only. It shall not be used as a proposal.

(c) This solicitation is issued for the purpose of obtaining information relative to an upcoming effort specialized engineering services concerning F-15 Eagle Radar Reliability and Maintainability (R&M) Engineering Services for the Aircraft Supply Chain Management Squadron F-15 Avionics Engineering (409 SCMS/GUEA).

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Below is a short description of F-15 Radar Reliability and Maintainability (R&M) Engineering Services requirements and a Contractor Capability Survey, which allows you to provide your company’s capability.

2. If, after reviewing these documents, you desire to participate in the market research, you should provide documentation that supports your company’s capability in meeting these requirements. Failure to provide documentation may result in the Government being unable to adequately assess your capabilities. If you lack sufficient experience in a particular area, please provide details explaining how you would overcome the lack of experience/capabilities in order to perform that portion of the requirement (i.e., teaming, subcontracting, etc.)

3. Both large and small businesses are encouraged to participate in this Market Research.

Joint ventures or teaming arrangements are encouraged.

4. Questions relative to this market survey should be addressed to Madison Norris, madison.norris@us.af.mil, with copy to Joseph Jones, joseph.jones.81@us.af.mil.

mailto:madison.norris@us.af.mil mailto:joseph.jones.81@us.af.mil

REQUIREMENTS DESCRIPTION

Specialized Engineering and Technical Services for

F-15 Radar Reliability and Maintainability

PURPOSE/DESCRIPTION

We are conducting market research to identify potential sources that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the requirements for F-15 Eagle Radar Reliability and Maintainability (R&M) Engineering Services for the Aircraft Supply Chain Management Squadron F-15 Avionics Engineering (409 SCMS/GUEA). This is a sole source procurement for services from Raytheon Company. Our acquisition strategy is a five-year Requirements Contract (basic plus four one year ordering period) and will continue through FY29.

In order to perform on this military unique requirement, the contractor shall possess the knowledge and capabilities required to provide support for F-15 radars and other similar radar systems (i.e. AN/APG-63V(x) (x = 0, 1, 2, 3), AN/APG-70, AN/APG-82(V)1 radar and AESA radars related to the APG-82(V)1, and supporting avionics systems Line Replaceable Units (LRUs) and Shop Replaceable Units (SRUs). The primary location for this work will be on-site at Robins Air Force Base, GA, although travel may be involved to other locations. The level of security clearance is SECRET and no foreign participation in this requirement is permitted.

In more detail, these services include but are not limited to:

1) Reliability/Maintainability (R&M) improvement issues that require an in-depth understanding of the design and function of the radar or associated avionic systems under review.

2) Bad Actor failure investigations and Material Improvement Projects (MIP) tasks that require an in-depth understanding of the design and function of the subject item. This includes knowledge available outside the control of the Government and understanding of the operation of the various test stations and stands used for evaluating the items.

3) Hardware/software maintenance and design tasks to maintain the ability of various test stations (manual and automated) to verify the operation of the radar and associated avionic assemblies.

4) Support and maintain the F-15 Radar System Benches used for verification of LRU operation in an aircraft environment.

CONTRACTOR CAPABILITY SURVEY

F-15 Radar Reliability and Maintainability

Part I. Business Information

Please provide the following business information for your company/institution and for any teaming or joint venture partners:

• Company/Institute Name:

• Address:

• Point of Contact:

• CAGE Code:

• Phone Number:

• E-mail Address:

• Web Page URL:

• Size of business pursuant to North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code

541330

Based on the above NAICS Code, state whether your company is:

• Small Business (Yes / No)

• Woman Owned Small Business (Yes / No)

• Small Disadvantaged Business (Yes / No)

• 8(a) Certified (Yes / No)

• HUBZone Certified (Yes / No)

• Veteran Owned Small Business (Yes / No)

• Service Disabled Veteran Small Business (Yes / No)

• Central Contractor Registration (CCR). (Yes / No)

• A statement as to whether your company is domestically or foreign owned (if foreign, please indicate the country of ownership).

E-mails (no facsimiles please), must be received no later than close of business 23 March 2026.

Responses and questions must be sent to the following e-mail addresses:

Madison Norris, madison.norris@us.af.mil, with copy to Joseph Jones, joseph.jones.81@us.af.mil.

mailto:madison.norris@us.af.mil mailto:joseph.jones.81@us.af.mil

Part II. Capability Survey Questions

General Capability Questions:

1. Describe briefly the capabilities of your facility and the nature of the goods and/or services you provide. Include a description of your staff composition and management structure.

2. Describe your company's capabilities and experience in generating technical data, engineering drawings and manuals. Identify what software programs are utilized to generate these data products and what formats are available for delivered items.

3. Describe the capabilities and experience of the personnel your company will employ for fulfilling these requirements.

Engineering Service Questions:

1. Describe your services capabilities and experience with regard to the requirements of this effort.

2. What quality assurance processes and test qualification practices does your company employ? Please provide a description of your quality program (ISO 9000, QS-9000, EIA-599, or otherwise)?

3. Demonstrate your ability and experience for the same or similar services, which are currently provided in the commercial and/or military environment by providing the following information on the same or similar items:

a. Contract Number

b. Procuring Agency

c. Contract Value

d. Services Provided

4. Describe your capabilities and experience in reliability and maintainability of radar systems. Include contract information where applicable.

5. The Government does not own the complete data for these systems, nor does it have an asset to loan for developing the information. How does your company plan to overcome this obstacle?

6. If attempting to reverse engineer, what is your company’s timeline to become a fully capable source for this effort?