Request For Information (RFI)_17FEB2026.pdf

Request For Information F-15 Avionics Systems Supportability Analysis

The government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that possess the capabilities, and experience to provide the technical expertise and engineering staff necessary to conduct the desk top audits and analysis for the 409 SCMS/GUEA managed Tehcnical Orders.

The potential source must maintain a clearance at the Secret level.

Samples will not be provided for supplier to evaluate. The Government will supply computers and work stations for the contractor located on Warner Robins AFB.

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 is currently a sole source acquisition to BAE Systems (BAE). The most recent contract was awarded to BAE in 2021 on GSA Contract Number GS-00F-240CA.

This service is sole source to BAE. There is no manufacturing to be done nor data to own from this contract since it is a service contract. The government does not have assets available to provide to another company for reverse engineering or training of personnel on these systems.

This requirement is being considered for a stand-alone contract with BAE.

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 Avionics Systems.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. The document(s) below contain a description of the F-15 Avionics Systems Supportability Analysis Program requirement and a Contractor Capability Survey. The Survey allows Contractors to provide their company’s capability.

2. If, after reviewing these documents, you desire to participate in this process, 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.

3. ATTENTION: SMALL BUSINESS RESPONDENTS who are interested in participation for this effort:

a. No set aside decision has been made; however, the Government will determine the final strategy after thorough analysis of the small business responses and other market research available, considering the demonstrated interest and capability.

Please ensure that you provide a thorough response to each question. If your company does not currently possess the full capability required to fulfill the entire requirement, what teaming/partnership/joint venture/subcontracting arrangement do you have in place to fulfill the government needs? Providing evidence of this arrangement, e.g. emails, letter, etc. that demonstrates a united response to this RFI is highly encouraged, but not required. The evidence should state the type of arrangement and the role each member will fulfill. If you are only interested in being a subcontractor to the future awardee, state the portion of the work that your organization has capability of fulfilling.

b. Identify any areas of work that your organization believes should be broken out exclusively for Small Business.

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

Joint ventures or teaming arrangements are encouraged.

5. Questions relative to this market survey should be addressed to Daniel Gochenaur, at daniel.gochenaur.4@us.af.mil.

Request For Information F-15 Avionics Systems Supportability Analysis

PURPOSE/DESCRIPTION

The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet qualification requirements to provide service to accomplish the F-15 Avionics Systems Supportability Analysis Program

This requirement is expected to be a 3-year contract with 1-year basic plus 2 ordering periods (1-year each OP).

The government’s need for a source that possess the capabilities, and experience to provide the technical expertise and engineering staff necessary to conduct the desk top audits and analysis for the 409 SCMS/GUEA managed Tehcnical Orders. The potential source must maintain a clearance at the Secret level. This acquisition will continue a thirty-two-year contractor sustainment effort in F-15 avionics to increase technical data reliability, provide part’s analysis and resolution, and fulfill Technical Order validation needs. The Air Force Sustainment Center (AFSC) provides critical sustainment for the Air Force's most sophisticated weapons system as well as a wide range of aircraft engines and component parts through its AFSC Wings, Groups, and Squadron at various Air Logistics Complexes (ALC). The Warner Robins (WR)-ALC SCM Engineering Organizations provide the technical expertise and engineering staff necessary to implement hardware and software updates, production support, and Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS) resolutions necessary to maintain and sustain the F-15, C-5, C-17, C-130 aircraft and other weapon systems managed at WR-ALC, while ensuring compliance with aircraft Operational Safety, Suitability, and Effectiveness principles (OSS&E). Services provided must include technical expertise and engineering staff necessary to manage the desk top technical order part’s audit and analysis for the 409 SCMS Managed F-15 Supply Chain Management and Obsolescence Management Programs which involves audit existing Technical Orders (TOs) to verify part number validity and consistency between Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), Time Compliance TOs (TCTOs), and current application data. The outcome of the audit process results in AFTO 252 Technical Order Change Package development, TO updates, and Parts Configuration Management System (PCMS) data file updates that drive multiple Air Force sustainment data systems updates such as Advanced Component Obsolescence Management (AVCOM), Programmed Depot Maintenance (PDM) Gateway, D200A/F, and LEAN Depot Management System (LDMS). This contract covers 1000’s of components and numerous TO’s.

CONTRACTOR CAPABILITY SURVEY

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:

• Government Proposed North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code: ____ Based on the Government proposed 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)

• System for Award Management (SAM) (Yes / No)

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

Responses to the Capability Survey Part I and Part II must be received no later than close of business 18 MARCH 2026. Please ensure data is in a readable electronic format that can be received through a firewall. Attachments shall not to exceed 10 MB per email. Multiple emails are acceptable. Responses must be sent via email to the following:

• Daniel Gochenaur - daniel.gochenaur.4@us.af.mil

• Lauren Mitchell - lauren.mitchell.6@us.af.mil

Questions relative to this market research should be addressed to Mr. Gochenaur.

Part II. Capability Survey Questions

A. General Capability Questions:

1. Describe briefly the capabilities of your company and the services it provides. Include a description of your staff composition and management structure.

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2. Describe your company's past experience in providing desk top Commodity and System/Structure Technical Order parts audits. Include contract numbers, a brief description of the work performed, period of performance, agency/organization supported, and individual point of contact (Contracting Officer or Program Manager).

a. Briefly describe the outputs your Commodity TO Audits provide.

b. Briefly describe the outputs your systems/Structure TO Audits provide.

3. Describe your company's capabilities for handling, processing and storing classified material and data.

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

5. What quality assurance processes and test qualification practices does your company employ?

Provide a description of your quality program (ISO 9001, AS9100, etc.).

6. Describe your company's presence in the vicinity of Warner Robins, capabilities for managing contractor personnel on Robins AFB, and the current number of trained T.O. auditor employees you have available for this effort.

B. Engineering Services Questions

(Engineering, advisory & assistance services, contractor logistic support, other services not listed)

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

2. Describe your capabilities and experience in developing/modifying procedures. Include associated upgrade of technical orders and preparation of new technical orders.

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 for those services/items:

a. Contract Number

b. Procuring Agency

c. Contract Value

d. Services Provided

4. Describe how you/your organization will identify and resolve parts obsolescence and diminishing manufacturing sources problems?