FT3 Production Follow-On Request for Proposal Memo_updated 7 July 26.docx

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

AIR FORCE NUCLEAR WEAPONS CENTER

ICBM SYSTEMS DIRECTORATE

HILL AIR FORCE BASE, UTAH

7 July 2026 MEMORANDUM FOR The Boeing Company Attn: Ms. Stacy Wagner 6006 Wardleigh Road Hill AFB UT 84056-5837 FROM: AFNWC/NIKM (Mr. Bradley Vargo) 6014 Dogwood Avenue, Bldg. 1258 Hill AFB UT 84056

SUBJECT: Request for Proposal (RFP) for Minuteman III Flight Test, Telemetry, and Termination (FT3) Flight Test Kits Procurement

1. The FT3 Program is requesting The Boeing Company provide a proposal to produce 25 flight test kits. This contract award will allow for production of FT3 flight test kits to support Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) Minuteman III (MMIII) Operational Test Launch (OTL) Program through 2040 in accordance with the attached FT3 Performance Work Statement (PWS) dated 1 June 2026. The contract period of performance (PoP) is for up to 7 years, starting in October 2027 or upon contract award. Boeing should provide pricing for the production and delivery of 25 flight test kits. Please provide the RFP in accordance with the attached Solicitation, PWS dated 1 June 2026, and Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) dated 24 April 2026. Packaging and shipping should be proposed in accordance with Boeing Document D2-29691 FT3 Transportation Plan.

2. The Government requires just-in-time (120 days prior) flight test kit deliveries to Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, to coincide with the AFGSC MMIII OTL 5-year schedule. Boeing should propose a schedule for subtier vendor delivery of component end items to Boeing Guidance Repair Center (BGRC) in Heath, Ohio, to include flight test kit assembly and plan for storage at BGRC prior to required shipment to VSFB.

3. The Government has attached a draft CLIN structure for review and discussion to ensure flexibility and guarantee execution as expected.

4. The Government requests that Boeing populate the attached Government Rights in Data (GRID) to include all subtier vendors exertion of data rights, and plan to submit to the Government at negotiations.

5. The Government requests Boeing to review and provide comments/actions for the CDRL package.

6. Attached is the Proposal Adequacy Checklist (PAC) along with preparation guidelines. Boeing shall prepare and submit a Cost Analysis Report (CAR) and pricing data. Pricing shall be delivered in accordance with RFO 15.408-2, Table 15-1. Additionally, Boeing should provide the following: a separate cost volume; technical volume which includes approach for production requirements; and draft schedule for production.

a. Proposal Adequacy and Structure.

1) In response to this RFP, Boeing shall prepare and submit certified cost or pricing data and supporting attachments in accordance with Table 15-1 of RFO 15.408-2. Further, Boeing shall (1) utilize the R-DFARS 252.215-7993, Proposal Adequacy Checklist (PAC) DEVIATION 2026-O0048 (attached to this RFP letter), in pre-submission proposal quality reviews, and (2) furnish the completed checklist as part of its proposal submission.

2) The responsibility for providing a well-prepared and fully supported cost proposal lies solely with Boeing. The basis and rationale for all proposed costs shall be provided as part of the proposal so that the Contracting Officer (CO) has the information necessary to evaluate the reasonableness of the proposed price.

3) If Boeing is unsure as to whether a checklist item is required in support of the proposal, or how to adequately comply with a checklist item, Boeing shall contact the CO as soon as possible after receipt of the RFP, but in any case, prior to proposal submittal, to resolve the questions.

4) Noncompliance with the R-DFARS Proposal Adequacy Checklist and the additional requirements of this provision will require immediate correction. However, completion of the checklist does not relieve Boeing from the responsibility to comply with all applicable regulations and any special requirements of the solicitation.

5) Boeing is encouraged to flow down this provision to subcontractors/affiliates required to submit certified cost or pricing data in support of this RFP.

b. Boeing is advised that the CO may find costs associated with revision/rework of inadequate cost proposals unreasonable and will consider the nature and extent of any proposal inadequacies when assessing/negotiating profit.

c. To preclude delays in negotiations and contract award, the completed PAC submitted with the proposal shall provide a clear explanation for any checklist items not included in the proposal, particularly items not provided based on any of the five exceptions found at RFO15.403-2(b).

d. Cost Proposal Requirements. In addition to the requirements identified in the R-DFARS PAC, the following also apply to the cost proposal submitted in response to this RFP.

1) Breakout by Year. If the proposal includes more than one CLIN, the proposal shall include a breakout of CLIN prices by cost element by Contractor Fiscal Year (CFY). At the CO’s direction, the breakout by year shall also be provided by:

_X_ Government Fiscal Year (GFY) _X_ Calendar Year (CY)

The proposal shall define the timeframe of the Contractor Fiscal Year (for example, January – December).

2) If the proposal includes more than one CLIN/subCLIN, recurring/non-recurring costs shall be identified for each CLIN/subCLIN.

3) If the proposal includes material costs, the proposal shall include a consolidated bill of materials (CBOM) at the total contract level in an electronic, sortable format (Excel spreadsheet).

a) When the amounts proposed in the CBOM include application of escalation, the proposal shall identify the base value, the escalation rate(s) used, and the escalation amount associated with each item escalated.

b) When the proposed amount is based on historical data which has been adjusted (for example, for differences in quantity), the CBOM shall clearly identify the adjustments made to the historical data and the reason for each adjustment.

4) All costs proposed on the basis of Cost Estimating Relationships (CER) shall be fully supported. The proposal shall identify the basis for the proposed rate, shall identify the base to which the rate is applied, and shall clearly demonstrate the calculation of proposed costs based on CERs.

5) For any costs incurred prior to proposal submission, the proposal shall identify actual hours, and cost incurred as well as hours/costs to complete and the time phasing associated with these hours/costs. This information/data shall be provided in a time-phased cost element summary format.

6) Submission of Historical Actual Costs Incurred. Boeing shall provide with its proposal historical Actual Costs Incurred (ACI) data for any similar efforts within the past 3 years.

a) The contractor shall provide the following information for these prior acquisitions:

(1) contract number (including modification number if applicable) or other identifier;

(2) contract type;

(3) contract quantity;

(4) contract price; and

(5) actual cost incurred, including a breakout of actuals as recurring/non-recurring costs. If performance is not complete on any of the specified contract actions, provide an estimate to complete and the basis for that estimate.

b) The contractor shall also request that its top five major sole source subcontractors provide the information listed in the above paragraphs (a) (1) through (5) on prior contracts for items the prime is purchasing from the subcontractors for this effort. If a subcontractor’s information on prior actuals is not included in the prime’s proposal, the proposal should identify status and anticipated receipt date(s). If the subcontractor deems the information proprietary, the subcontractor may submit the information directly to the CO.

7) The proposal shall identify those actions where assist audits have been requested by the prime or sub-tier contractors and identify the request date and scheduled receipt date for those audits. The need for assist, audits resulting from proprietary data rights assertions at any tier shall be identified to the Contracting Officer as soon as Boeing becomes aware of the need. Government performance of assist audits does not relieve Boeing of the responsibility to accomplish and provide its price/cost analysis of the subcontracts.

8) Commercial item considerations:

a) Boeing proposal shall provide support for any subcontractor Commercial Item Determinations (CID), addressing, at a minimum, the following:

(1) A description of the supplies or services;

(2) Specific identification of the type of commercial item claim (RFO 2.101 ), and the basis on which the item meets the definition; and

(3) For modified commercial items (commercial product sub-definition (3)), classification of the modification(s) with supporting rationale as either:

(a) Of a type customarily available in the commercial marketplace (FAR 2.101 commercial product sub-definition (3)(i)); or

(b) A minor modification of a type not customarily available in the commercial marketplace made to meet Federal Government requirements (FAR 2.101 commercial product sub-definition (3)(ii)).

Note that per RFO 15.403-2(c)(3)(iii)(B), modifications that meet the definition of minor modifications of a type not customarily available in the commercial marketplace as defined in RFO 2.101, paragraph (3)(ii) of the commercial product definition, will require the submission of certified cost and pricing data when the total price of all such modifications exceeds the greater of the threshold for certified cost or pricing data (R-DFARS 215.403-3)

b) For proposed subcontract commercial items “of a type”, or “evolved” or modified (RFO 2.101 commercial product sub-definitions (1) through (3)), the offeror shall provide a technical description of the differences between the proposed item and the comparison item and thoroughly address the cost differences between the proposed item and the comparison item.

c) The proposal shall include, or Boeing shall make available, data other than certified cost or pricing data to establish price reasonableness of the proposed subcontract commercial item (to include any modifications not subject to the requirement to submit certified cost or pricing data) by supplying:

9) Information/data related to competition, if competition is Boeing’s basis for asserting the reasonableness of the proposed subcontract price.

10) Information/data related to prices (sales data, market price assessments, etc.). Note that subcontractors may submit sales data directly to the CO if the subcontractor deems the data proprietary.

11) The prime contractor’s or higher tier subcontractor’s price analysis/price reasonableness determination for the commercial subcontract in accordance with RFO 15.404-8(a).

12) Cost information/data (cost element breakdown and supporting documentation not subject to certification in accordance with RFO 15.403-4). Instances where cost information may be required include but are not limited to commercial items offered but never actually sold to the public, “of a type” commercial items, or when sales data is limited and/or not recent and/or not for the same/similar quantities.

NOTE: The preferred method of establishing the price reasonableness of commercial items is to obtain commercial sales data. It is recognized that other methods, such as market price assessment data or evaluation of cost data not subject to certification, are also acceptable when prior sales data cannot be obtained. Sales data shall (1) demonstrate sales to the general public; (2) be current; and (3) where possible, be in like quantities. Items sold to state, local or foreign governments, or items sold with applications only to state, local, or foreign government or US Government end items are not considered to be sales to the general public unless the proposed commercial item meets the RFO 2.101 commercial product definition sub-definition (8).

e. Submission of electronic cost model. The proposal submission shall include an electronic cost model with active formulas demonstrating the mathematical calculation of the proposed cost (in Excel). The electronic cost model shall include build-up by year of cost in total and by CLIN/subCLIN, consistent with the yearly breakout required by paragraph (d)(1) of this provision, or as directed by the Contracting Officer. If applicable, the electronic cost model shall link each Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) to the applicable CLINs. The electronic cost model shall roll up to an annual and total program summary by cost element. All information supporting each CLIN should be visible and verifiable in the electronic cost model. The formulas included in the electronic cost model shall not be locked, and the model shall be made editable by the Government.

7. Please provide your proposal, in accordance with the requirements specified in the attached FT3 PWS.

In accordance with DAFFARS MP5332.7, Contract Funding: Notice to Offeror(s)/Supplier(s); Funds are not presently available for this effort. No award will be made under this solicitation until funds are available. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror for any costs. The proposal is due by COB on 04 JAN 2027. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the undersigned at 801-775-3700. If additional information is required, I can be reached by calling 801-775-3700 or through e-mail at bradley.vargo.1@us.af.mil.

BRADLEY VARGO, NH-03, USAF

Contracting Officer

7 Attachments:

1. FT3 Performance Work Statement (PWS) with Appendices

2. FT3 Government Rights in Data (GRID)

3. FT3 CDRL Instructions and Master Listing

4. FT3 CLIN Structure (Draft)

5. Solicitation FA821426RB004

6. AFNWC-NIMS OPSEC Addendum

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