Multi-Award Multi-Platform OTA Sources Sought Synopsis.pdf

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SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS

United States Air Force (USAF) Multi-Award / Multi-Platform

Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) Tinker Air Force Base

Oklahoma 73145

B-1 System Program Office (AFLCMC/WBN)

15 October 2026

Aircraft Sustainment and Parts Obsolescence Resolution

• Sponsoring Agency: Department of the Air Force (USAF)

• Procuring Activity: Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), Tinker

Air Force Base (AFB), Oklahoma 73145

• Lead System Program Office (Lead SPO): B-1 System Program Office

(AFLCMC/WBN)

• Anticipated Program Launch: Fiscal Year 2027

• Anticipated Period of Performance: 10 Years (2027 – 2037)

• Response Due Date: 14 November 2026, by 5:00 PM Central Time

• Primary NAICS Code: 336413 – Other Aircraft Part and Auxiliary Equipment

Manufacturing (Small Business Size Standard: 1,250 Employees)

• Product Service Codes (PSC): Appendix A includes, but is not limited to, the

PSCs that support the specific core functional areas defined in this synopsis.

• Statutory Authorities:

10 U.S.C. § 4022: Authority to Carry Out Prototype Projects 10 U.S.C. § 4022(f): Follow-On Production Contracts or Transactions 10 U.S.C. § 4023: Authority to Carry Out Procurement for Experimental Purposes

• Notice of Intent for Subsequent Execution: The Government will also utilize market research collected under this Sources Sought Synopsis to qualify and award subsequent agreements under 10 U.S.C. § 4023 (Procurement for Experimental Purposes) at a later date.

‒ 10 U.S.C. § 4023 authorizes the rapid procurement of parts, accessories, and designs for experimental, test, and evaluation purposes (e.g., initial test-bench articles, early destructive testing, destructive metallurgy evaluation, and low-rate 1–4 unit runs). Section 4023 does not require statutory cost-sharing or NDC participation gates, enabling rapid funding of early-stage proof-of-concept components.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. DISCLAIMER AND PURPOSE OF THIS SYNOPSIS

2. BACKGROUND AND ACQUISITION STRATEGY

Fleet Sustainment Challenge

Direct Multi-Award Parent OTA Structure

2.2.1 Direct Bilateral Relationships

2.2.2 Lead SPO Governance

2.2.3 Multi-Platform Ordering

3. DUAL STATUTORY AUTHORITY FRAMEWORK (10 U.S.C. § 4022 AND 4023) .. 7

Significant Non-Traditional Participation

All Significant Participants are NDCs or Small Businesses

One-Third Non-Federal Cost Share

3.3.1 Definition of Non-Traditional Defense Contractor (10 U.S.C. § 3014):

4. FOLLOW-ON PRODUCTION GATEWAY (10 U.S.C. § 4022(f))

5. SCOPE OF CAPABILITIES SOUGHT

Additive and Subtractive Manufacturing Prototyping

5.1.1 Subtractive Machining

5.1.2 Large-Envelope Additive Manufacturing (AM)

5.1.3 Composite Layup & Tooling

3D Laser Scanning, Reverse Engineering and TDP Generation

5.2.1 Reverse Engineering

5.2.2 Technical Data Packages (TDPs)

Military Airworthiness Certification Support (MIL-HDBK-516C)

5.3.1 Flight Safety Determinations

5.3.2 Engineering Authority Non-Delegation

Multi-Platform Avionics, Wiring and RF Assemblies

5.4.1 Avionics Assemblies

5.4.2 Platform Wire Harnesses

5.4.3 Radio Frequency (RF) Cable Manufacturing and Qualification

5.4.4 Wire Integration Support

Environmental Stress Screening (ESS) and Reliability Testing (PRVT)

5.5.1 ESS / PRVT Protocols

5.5.2 Environmental Regimes

Software Prototyping and Deterministic Verification

5.6.1 Software/Firmware Integration

5.6.2 Deterministic Build Verification

Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)

Kitting, Provisioning & Logistics

5.8.1 Parts Kitting

5.8.2 Packaging Handling Shipping & Transportation (PHS&T)

5.8.3 Export Licenses

Repair, Overhaul and Modification

5.9.1 Repair

5.9.2 Overhaul

5.9.3 Modification

Systems Integration Verification

5.10.1 Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3)

5.10.2 Systems Test Planning

6. CONFIGURATION AND DEVICE MANAGEMENT

7. CERTIFICATIONS

Aerospace Quality Management

NADCAP Accreditations

NDI Certification (NAS 410)

Joint Certification Program (JCP) & DD Form 2345

8. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

Information Security & Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Personnel & Facility Security Clearances (FCL)

8.2.1 Unclassified Requirements

8.2.2 Classified Requirements

Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) and SPRS Registration ... 14

Export Control Compliance (ITAR/EAR)

Cloud Service Provider (CSP) Security

9. INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING CAPABILITY STATEMENTS

Submission Format & Limitations

9.1.1 Page Limit

9.1.2 File Format

9.1.3 Due Date

9.1.4 Markings

9.1.5 Certification Verification

Capability Statement Content Structure

9.2.1 Part 1: Corporate Profile & Teaming Architecture

9.2.2 Part 2: Statutory 10 U.S.C. § 4022 and 4023 Eligibility Strategy

9.2.3 Part 3: Technical Prototyping & Manufacturing Capabilities

9.2.4 Part 4: Quality, Logistics and Facility Certifications

9.2.5 Part 5: Intellectual Property and Relevant Experience

10. SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

11. EXTRAS AND APPENDIX

APPENDIX A – Product Service Codes (PSC)

APPENDIX B – Acronyms

REVISION SHEET

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1. DISCLAIMER AND PURPOSE OF THIS SYNOPSIS

This Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) / Request for Information (RFI) is issued solely for market research, information, and planning purposes in accordance with Department of War (DoW) Other Transactions Guide principles. This announcement does not constitute a Request for Proposals (RFP), a Request for Prototype Proposals (RPP), or a formal commitment by the U.S. Government to issue a solicitation or execute an agreement.

The Department of the Air Force is seeking capability statements from commercial, traditional, and non-traditional aerospace entities—with a targeted emphasis on Nontraditional Defense Contractors (NDCs) and SBA-defined Small Businesses— capable of serving as direct parent awardees in a standing pool of Agreement Holders.

The Government is interested in suppliers that can fulfill one or more of the capabilities outlined in this document and is not exclusively seeking single companies that can provide all capabilities.

The Government will not reimburse respondents for any costs associated with preparing or submitting responses to this RFI. Participation is strictly voluntary. Failure to respond to this announcement does not preclude an organization from competing under any forthcoming formal opportunity solicitations.

Participation in this SSS/RFI and subsequent OTA award is restricted exclusively to U.S. entities. The Government reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to disqualify or exclude any non-U.S. company, foreign entity, or respondent subject to unmitigated Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI). Any submission received from a foreign entity or an organization failing to satisfy these eligibility criteria will not be reviewed or considered for evaluation. By submitting a response, the respondent certifies full compliance with these requirements and acknowledges that the Government retains unilateral authority to reject non-compliant submissions at any stage.

2. BACKGROUND AND ACQUISITION STRATEGY

Fleet Sustainment Challenge

The Department of the Air Force faces severe sustainment, readiness, and parts obsolescence challenges across its operational aircraft inventory. Many weapon systems—including bombers, cargo/transport aircraft, tankers, airborne warning platforms, and tactical strike airframes — have far exceeded their original design service lives and are projected to continue active service.

Structural fatigue, vanishing original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), unrecoverable engineering technical data, and Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS) have created critical spare part shortfalls that degrade fleet Mission Capable (MC) rates. Traditional FAR-based procurement pathways often involve multi-year lead times that cannot match urgent fleet operational repair timelines.

Direct Multi-Award Parent OTA Structure

To resolve these USAF-wide shortfalls, the Government intends to establish an agile, direct multi-award Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) under 10 U.S.C. § 4022 immediately and 10 U.S.C. § 4023 forthcoming.

2.2.1 Direct Bilateral Relationships

Rather than executing through a third-party Consortium Management Firm (CMF) the Government will establish direct parent agreements with a pre-qualified standing pool of Agreement Holders.

2.2.2 Lead SPO Governance

The B-1 System Program Office (AFLCMC/WBN) at Tinker AFB, OK, serves as the Lead SPO, administering the parent OTA vehicle, maintaining the pool roster, executing option periods, and approving scope determinations.

2.2.3 Multi-Platform Ordering

Other AFLCMC divisions, USAF SPOs, and Air Logistics Complexes (ALCs) will leverage this vehicle to issue competitive Prototype Project Orders (PPOs) directly funded through platform lines of accounting (Direct Citation).

3. DUAL STATUTORY AUTHORITY FRAMEWORK (10 U.S.C.

§ 4022 AND 4023)

To receive an individual award under this OTA, responders must satisfy at least one of the statutory conditions:

Significant Non-Traditional Participation

At least one Non-Traditional Defense Contractor (NDC) or SBA-defined small business participates to a significant extent in the prototype project. Significant extent to be determined by the Government at time of project solicitation.

All Significant Participants are NDCs or Small Businesses

All commercial or academic teammates participating in the project are NDCs or small businesses.

One-Third Non-Federal Cost Share

The Performer contributes at least a one-third (33%) financial cost share from non- Federal sources toward the total project cost.

3.3.1 Definition of Non-Traditional Defense Contractor (10 U.S.C. § 3014):

An entity that is not currently performing and has not performed, for at least the one-year period preceding the solicitation of sources by the Department of Defense, any contract or subcontract that is subject to full coverage overage under the Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) prescribed pursuant to 41 U.S.C. § 1502.

4. FOLLOW-ON PRODUCTION GATEWAY (10 U.S.C. § 4022(f)) In accordance with 10 U.S.C. § 4022(f), the successful completion of an individual prototype project awarded under this agreement—provided that competitive procedures were utilized when selecting the Performer for the prototype effort—provides a direct, statutory legal mechanism to transition directly into a Follow-On Production OTA to the Performer without additional competitive solicitation.

5. SCOPE OF CAPABILITIES SOUGHT

The Government is identifying industrial, engineering, and manufacturing sources possessing baseline capabilities aligned, but not limited to, the following core functional areas.

Additive and Subtractive Manufacturing Prototyping

5.1.1 Subtractive Machining

Multi-axis CNC milling, turning, chemical milling, precision forging, casting, extrusion, cold working, fusion welding, heat treating, and quenching.

5.1.2 Large-Envelope Additive Manufacturing (AM)

Capability to 3D print load-bearing, flight-critical structural components in aerospace metals (titanium alloys, high-strength steels, aluminum), polymers, and composites with build envelopes.(For example: capability of reaching up to 7 feet long by 5 feet wide by 1 foot thick.)

5.1.3 Composite Layup & Tooling

Fabricating composite layup/bond forms, caul plates, and drill/assembly fixtures utilizing fiberglass, graphite, carbon fiber, quartz, and honeycomb core materials.

3D Laser Scanning, Reverse Engineering and TDP Generation

5.2.1 Reverse Engineering

High-precision 3D optical/laser scanning and Coordinate-Measuring Machine (CMM) dimensional verification of legacy USAF-furnished sample parts lacking original engineering drawings.

5.2.2 Technical Data Packages (TDPs)

Conversion of legacy 2D blueprints or scanned physical articles into validated, production-ready 3D CAD models and Level 3 engineering TDPs conforming to MIL- STD-961, including Technical Order (TO) updates, material specifications, and Bills of Materials (BOM).

Military Airworthiness Certification Support (MIL-HDBK-516C)

Capability to support development of engineering data packages, Systems Engineering Plans (SEPs), and Airworthiness Certification Plans (ACPs) aligned with MIL-HDBK- 516C criteria across multiple systems. Provide at least two (2) examples where your organization successfully navigated a Service's compliance verification process to resolve critical certification gaps or safety-of-flight (SOF) issues.

5.3.1 Flight Safety Determinations

Describe your experience for compiling structural substantiation packages, Finite Element Analyses (FEA), fracture mechanics, fatigue evaluations, and material coupon testing to substantiate military flight release.

5.3.2 Engineering Authority Non-Delegation

Collaborating directly with the Ordering SPO Chief Engineer, who retains exclusive, non-delegable airworthiness approval authority for their aircraft platform.

Multi-Platform Avionics, Wiring and RF Assemblies

5.4.1 Avionics Assemblies

Reverse engineering and/or developing, modifying electronics, LRUs, displays, and SRUs for flight-compliant hardware.

5.4.2 Platform Wire Harnesses

Fabricating flight-compliant wire harnesses including conductors, high-temperature insulation, back shells, accessories, shielding, over-braiding, labels, and environmental sealing.

5.4.3 Radio Frequency (RF) Cable Manufacturing and Qualification

Proving manufacturing competence through qualification of specialized RF cables across platform cable catalogs. (For example: verifying 0.550 outer-diameter cables with SC connectors and 0.375 outer-diameter cables.)

5.4.4 Wire Integration Support

Design, qualify, and fabricate flight-compliant wire harness installation components such as specialized clamping pads, specialized support clamps, blocks, conduit, and stand offs.

Environmental Stress Screening (ESS) and Reliability Testing

(PRVT)

5.5.1 ESS / PRVT Protocols

Subjecting electronic line-replaceable units (LRUs), mission processors, Electronic subassemblies, and circuit cards to testing regimes in accordance with MIL-STD-785 (Task 301) and DOD-HDBK-344.

5.5.2 Environmental Regimes

Executing pre-burn-in functional testing, 4 multi-cycle thermal shock (-65°F to +185°F [- 54°C to +85°C] with minimum 27°F/min ramp rate), random vibration (perpendicular axis for 10 minutes), and post-conformal coating PRVT thermal cycling. Executing testing including multi-cycle thermal shock and vibration per MIL-STD-810.

Software Prototyping and Deterministic Verification

5.6.1 Software/Firmware Integration

Developing, updating, and verifying embedded firmware and operational flight programs.

5.6.2 Deterministic Build Verification

Demonstrating that delivered software source code cleanly and deterministically compiles to delivered binary executables through formal Software Requirements Reviews (SRR), Test Readiness Reviews (TRR), and Acceptance Tests (AT).

Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)

The Government is seeking partners with demonstrated capabilities in Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) to support the digital transformation of its aircraft sustainment enterprise. Including, For example: the ability to establish, integrate, curate, and maintain digital models across the weapon system lifecycle to rapidly assess obsolescence impacts, evaluate proposed engineering change proposals, support airworthiness determinations, and bridge legacy physical hardware with authoritative digital representations. MBSE environment shall support secure authentication, encrypted communications, digital signing, and system-to-system integration for MBSE tools, repositories, applications, and authorized users.

Capabilities of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Available certificate types and supported use cases;

• Certificate issuance, renewal, revocation, replacement, and expiration-notification processes;

• Support for server, client, device, service account, code-signing, and API certificates, as applicable;

• Compatibility with common MBSE tools, repositories, web applications, identity services, and integration platforms;

• Support for automated certificate enrollment, deployment, and lifecycle management;

• Audit logging, reporting, and administrative controls; and

• Integration support and technical documentation.

Kitting, Provisioning & Logistics

5.8.1 Parts Kitting

Assembling and storage of complete hardware kits, specialized installation tools, depot and/or field level installation procedures and accurate provisioning data lists to enable seamless integration into maintenance depots and operational flight lines.

5.8.2 Packaging Handling Shipping & Transportation (PHS&T)

Marking and packaging all deliverables in compliance with MIL-STD-129, MIL-STD-130, and MIL-STD-1366, including machine-readable Item Unique Identification (IUID) markings per DFARS 252.211-7003/7008.

5.8.3 Export Licenses

Maintaining required shipping and export licenses as needed to meet all OTA requirements.

Repair, Overhaul and Modification

5.9.1 Repair

Inspection, troubleshooting, damage assessment, and restoration of aircraft and components to a serviceable condition.

5.9.2 Overhaul

Complete disassembly, cleaning, inspection, repair or replacement of work or life-limited parts, reassembly, testing and return to zero-time or equivalent serviceable status in accordance with approved data.

5.9.3 Modification

Incorporation of approved design changes, or Time Compliance Technical Orders (TCTOs) to improve safety, capability, maintainability, or mission readiness.

Systems Integration Verification

5.10.1 Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3)

Evaluate modifications for impacts to E3 to include Cosite interference, Mil-STD-464 system level Electromagnetic compatibility test planning and test conduct, HERO, HERP, and HERF analysis.

5.10.2 Systems Test Planning

Developing ground and flight test plans and procedures for modifications of avionics and structures components.

6. CONFIGURATION AND DEVICE MANAGEMENT

Provide Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) certificates to support the current Configuration Management/Device Management (CM/DM) system. The required PKI certificates must support secure system-to-system and/or user authentication, encryption, digital signing, and other certificate-based functions required for continued CM/DM system operations.

Interested sources should be able to provide certificates compatible with the Government’s existing CM/DM architecture and applicable DoW cybersecurity, interoperability, and certificate-management requirements.

7. CERTIFICATIONS

Prior to an agreement award or execution of a prototype order, respondents must possess certifications that are only applicable to their specific scope of work. The respondent must also ensure that any specialized subcontractors hold required certifications.

Aerospace Quality Management

Certified accreditation under AS9100 (Design & Manufacturing) or AS9120B (Aviation, Space, and Defense Distributors) by an accredited third-party registrar

NADCAP Accreditations

National Aerospace and Defense Contractors Accreditation Program certification for special processes relevant to proposed manufacturing scopes, including Chemical Processing (CP), Coatings (CT), Digital Radiographic Testing (DDA), Heat Treating (HT), Laser Beam Machining (LBM), Non-Destructive Testing (NDT), and Metal/Composite Bonding (PAR). (Performers may satisfy this requirement via audited and qualified sub-tier supply chains).

NDI Certification (NAS 410)

Access to on-staff or contracted Level 3 certified Non-Destructive Inspection personnel and facilities compliant with National Aerospace Standard NAS 410.

Joint Certification Program (JCP) & DD Form 2345

Active, approved registration under the DLA/Canadian Joint Certification Program (DD Form 2345: Military Critical Technical Data Agreement), authorizing the receipt and storage of unclassified, export-controlled Militarily Critical Technical Data.

8. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

Information Security & Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

The Respondent must detail its methodology and infrastructure for safeguarding CUI and classified defense data in accordance with NIST SP 800-171, DoDI 5200.48, and DoDI 8582.01. The response should address how cybersecurity controls, secure access management, and digital chain-of-custody protocols are enforced across all internal engineering networks, file shares, and CAD/CAM repositories.

Personnel & Facility Security Clearances (FCL)

8.2.1 Unclassified Requirements

Ability to provide personnel with favorable Tier 1 (NACI) background checks for unclassified technical tasks.

8.2.2 Classified Requirements

Ability to provide personnel holding active Secret clearances (Tier 3 investigation) and maintain or demonstrate the ability to obtain a facility clearance (FCL) at the Secret level. Uncleared entities must identify whether they require USG sponsorship via DD Form 254. All classified tasks must be performed exclusively by U.S. citizens within accredited environments.

Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) and SPRS Registration

Demonstrable compliance or active executable pathway toward CMMC Level 2 requirements. Prior to agreement or order award involving CUI, respondents must have a current NIST SP 800-171 self-assessment score posted in the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) in accordance with DFARS 252.204-7019/7020.

Export Control Compliance (ITAR/EAR)

Formal corporate export control compliance policies ensuring that defense articles, technical data, CAD databases, and manufacturing environments strictly control access to U.S. Persons in accordance with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR, 22 CFR Parts 120-130) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR, 15 CFR Parts 730-774).

Cloud Service Provider (CSP) Security

Any commercial cloud infrastructure (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS) utilized by the respondent to process, store, or transmit CUI, CAD models, or technical data must meet the FedRAMP Moderate baseline (or FedRAMP Moderate equivalency) and satisfy DFARS 252.204-7012 cyber incident reporting requirements.

9. INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING CAPABILITY STATEMENTS

Interested industry partners are requested to submit a concise Capability Statement addressing the sections below.

Submission Format & Limitations

9.1.1 Page Limit

Maximum of ten (10) pages total (inclusive of figures, tables, and past performance).

Title page and table of contents are excluded from the page count.

9.1.2 File Format

Adobe Portable Document Format (.pdf) or Microsoft Word (.docx).

9.1.3 Due Date

Submissions must be received no later than 14 November 2026, at 5:00 PM Central Time.

9.1.4 Markings

Conspicuously mark any proprietary, competition-sensitive, or business-confidential information. The Government will safeguard all appropriately marked data in accordance with Federal law.

9.1.5 Certification Verification

Provide documentation to substantiate Performer’s proof of certifications such as, but not limited to, source certificates with clear scope statements, official registrar verification numbers, and active listings in Government or industry verification databases.

Capability Statement Content Structure

9.2.1 Part 1: Corporate Profile & Teaming Architecture

9.2.1.1 Responder Corporate Information

Company Name, Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code, Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), physical address, and corporate website.

Business Size and Socio-Economic designations under NAICS 336413.

9.2.1.2 Primary Point of Contact

Name, Title, Phone, and Email address.

9.2.1.3 Direct Agreement Capacity

Confirm organizational willingness and ability to serve as a direct bilateral parent awardee with the Department of the Air Force without a third-party consortium intermediary.

9.2.1.4 Classified Facility Clearance

Identify if your company has a Classified Facility Clearance and its Security Level.

9.2.2 Part 2: Statutory 10 U.S.C. § 4022 and 4023 Eligibility Strategy

9.2.2.1 Statutory Pathway

Identify your primary qualifying pathway under 10 U.S.C. § 4022(d) (Significant NDC participation, all-NDC/small business team, or 33% non-federal cost share).

9.2.2.2 NDC Self-Certification

Explicitly state whether your company qualifies as a Non-Traditional Defense Contractor (NDC) under 10 U.S.C. § 3014. If teaming, specify the roles and anticipated percentage of effort executed by NDCs or small businesses.

9.2.2.3 U.S.C. § 4023 Experimental Sourcing Interest

State your capability and interest in executing fast-turnaround experimental test articles, early destructive testing, and reverse-engineering models under future 10 U.S.C. § 4023 taskings.

9.2.3 Part 3: Technical Prototyping & Manufacturing Capabilities

9.2.3.1 Additive and Subtractive Manufacturing Capabilities

Summarize your in-house machinery, maximum part dimensions, and material expertise (titanium, high-strength steels, specialty alloys, composites).

9.2.3.2 Reverse Engineering and 3D Scanning

Describe your experience digitizing legacy aircraft parts, operating CMM/laser scanning equipment, firmware extraction, non-volatile memory dumping, PCB layout reconstruction, multi-layer PCB netlist extraction, and producing Level 3 Technical Data Packages.

9.2.3.3 Military Airworthiness Certification Support (MIL-HDBK-516C) Describe your experience and approach to developing engineering data packages, Systems Engineering Plans (SEPs), and Airworthiness Certification Plans (ACPs) aligned with MIL-HDBK-516C criteria across multiple systems. Provide at least two (2) examples where your organization successfully navigated a Service's compliance verification process to resolve critical certification gaps or safety-of-flight (SOF) issues.

9.2.3.4 Airworthiness and Structural Substantiation

Detail your experience compiling structural substantiation packages, Finite Element Analyses (FEA), fracture mechanics, fatigue evaluations, and material coupon testing to substantiate military flight release.

9.2.3.5 Avionics and Electronics Production Capabilities

Describe your facility’s capabilities, capacity, and certifications for printed circuit board (PCB) production, including micro-miniature and/or wave PCB solder capabilities. Detail your experience with electronic assembly and subassembly production, aviation-grade display manufacturing, and wire harness fabrication. Additionally, describe your capability to produce, assemble, and qualify specialized RF cables to support high-performance military aviation applications. Identify which capabilities are performed in-house versus those that are outsourced to a third-party laboratory.

9.2.3.6 Environmental Stress Screening (ESS) and Qualification Testing Describe your capability to develop Acceptance Test Procedures (ATP) and First Article Test (FAT) procedures. Detail your on-site or contracted capability to conduct qualification testing in accordance with MIL-STD-461 (Electromagnetic Interference) and MIL-STD-810 / RTCA DO-160 (Environmental Engineering Considerations). Additionally, describe your experience developing and executing thermal shock and vibration Environmental Stress Screening (ESS) and Production Reliability Verification Testing (PRVT) in accordance with MIL-STD-785 and DOD-HDBK-344 standards. Identify which capabilities are performed in-house versus those that are outsourced to a third-party laboratory.

9.2.3.7 Ground Support Equipment

Describe your facility capabilities for development, verification to MIL-PRF-28800, production, and sustainment of ground support (ramp) test equipment.

9.2.3.8 Software Prototyping

Describe software development environments and methods for deterministic build compilation.

9.2.3.9 MBSE Capabilities

Describe your organization’s MBSE infrastructure, tool proficiency, and operational methodology. Describe how your company would support secure authentication, encrypted communications, digital signing, and system-to-system integration for MBSE tools, repositories, applications, and authorized users. Identify relevant experience, technical compatibility with existing MBSE architecture, certificate issuance/renewal/revocation capabilities, and available contract vehicles.

9.2.4 Part 4: Quality, Logistics and Facility Certifications

9.2.4.1 Confirmation of Certifications

Confirm current status and expiration dates of AS9100 / AS9120B, NADCAP, and NAS 410 (Level 3) accreditations. (Proof of certifications is requested)

9.2.4.2 Confirmation of DD Form 2345

Confirm active status of DD Form 2345 (Joint Certification Program) and cage code linkage. (Proof of certification is requested)

9.2.4.3 Kitting, Provisioning and Warehousing Capabilities

Detail capabilities in parts kitting, depot provisioning data generation, and secure warehousing.

9.2.4.4 Part Tracking and Inventory System

Detail how parts will be tracked and describe your inventory system.

9.2.5 Part 5: Intellectual Property and Relevant Experience

9.2.5.1 Data Rights Position

State your concurrence with granting the U.S. Government Unlimited Rights in data developed exclusively with Government funding and outline your approach to flexible commercial licensing for background IP to support USAF maintenance repairs.

9.2.5.2 Past Performance

Provide up to three (3) relevant project summaries completed within the past five (5) years demonstrating rapid prototyping, legacy aircraft reverse engineering, or successful execution under Other Transaction Agreements.

10. SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

All responses to this Sources Sought Synopsis must be submitted no later than 5:00 PM Central Time on 30 Oct 2026 via DoD SAFE (Department of Defense Secure Access File Exchange) to the Agreement’s Officer (AO) at julie.adamski@us.af.mil and cory.milford@us.af.mil also to the Program Office at steven.cunha@us.af.mil, zachary.capps.6@us.af.mil, and janet.hulin.1.ctr@us.af.mil.

Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions.

mailto:julie.adamski@us.af.mil mailto:cory.milford@us.af.mil mailto:steven.cunha@us.af.mil mailto:zachary.capps.6@us.af.mil mailto:janet.hulin.1.ctr@us.af.mil

11. EXTRAS AND APPENDIX

APPENDIX A – Product Service Codes (PSC)

APPENDIX B – Acronyms

AFB - Air Force Base

AFLCMC - Air Force Life Cycle Management Center

ALC - Air Logistics Complex

AM - Additive Manufacturing

PSC Description Applicability to Synopsis

AD23 R&D - Defense Systems: Aircraft (Advanced Development) Direct alignment with the prototyping of aircraft parts and components under 10 U.S.C. § 4022.

AD22 R&D - Defense Systems: Aircraft (Applied Research/Exploratory Development)

Covers early-stage experimental parts, testing, and evaluation under 10 U.S.C. § 4023.

AC13 R&D - Defense System: Aircraft (Advanced Technology Development)

Supports prototyping and technology integration for aircraft platform sustainment.

J015 Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment:

Aircraft Structural Components

Supports Section 5.9.1 (Repair) and Section 5.9.2 (Overhaul) of airframe and structural components.

J016 Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment:

Aircraft Components and Accessories

Covers repair and overhaul of avionics, wiring, and other miscellaneous aircraft accessories.

K015 Modification of Equipment: Aircraft Structural Components Aligns with Section 5.9.3 (Modification) incorporating approved design changes and TCTOs.

K016 Modification of Equipment: Aircraft Components and Accessories

Aligns with modifications to avionics, wire

R425 Support - Professional: Engineering/Technical Covers reverse engineering, Technical Data Package (TDP) generation, airworthiness certification support, and MBSE.

R410 Support - Professional: Program Evaluation/Review/Development

Highly applicable to systems test planning, deterministic verification, and airworthiness analysis.

1560 Airframe Structural Components Procurement/manufacturing of structural parts (subtractive machining, additive manufacturing, composite layup).

1680 Miscellaneous Aircraft Accessories and Components Covers general aircraft parts manufacturing and auxiliary equipment.

5995 Cable, Cord, and Wire Assemblies: Communication Equipment

Direct alignment with Section 5.4.2 (Platform Wire Harnesses) and Section 5.4.3 (RF Cable Production).

5998 Electrical and Electronic Assemblies, Boards, Cards, and Associated Devices

Supports manufacturing and assembly of PCBs, avionics displays, and LRUs/SRUs (Section 5.4.1).

Research and Development (R&D) & Prototyping

Maintenance, Repair, Overhaul, and Modification (MRO)

Professional, Engineering, and Technical Support Services

Supplies & Manufactured Products (Follow-On Production / Parts Procurement)

AT - Acceptance Tests

BOM - Bill of Materials

CAGE - Commercial and Government Entity

CAS - Cost Accounting Standards

CM/DM – Configuration Management / Device Management

CMF - Consortium Management Firm

CMMC - Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification

CMM - Coordinate-Measuring Machine

CSP - Cloud Service Provider

CUI - Controlled Unclassified Information

DoDI - Department of Defense Instruction

DoD SAFE - Department of Defense Secure Access File Exchange

DoW – Department of War

DMSMS - Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages

E3 - Electromagnetic Environmental Effects

EAR - Export Administration Regulations

EMUX - Electrical Multiplex

ESS - Environmental Stress Screening

FEA - Finite Element Analyses

FOCI - Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence

HERO - Hazards of Electromagnetic Radiation to Ordnance

HERF - Hazards of Electromagnetic Radiation to Fuel

HERP - Hazards of Electromagnetic Radiation to Personnel

ITAR - International Traffic in Arms Regulations

IUID - Item Unique Identification

JCP - Joint Certification Program

LRU - Line-Replaceable Unit

MC - Mission Capable

MIL-STD - Military Standard

NACI - National Agency Check with Inquiries

NADCAP - National Aerospace and Defense Contractors Accreditation Program

NAICS - North American Industry Classification System

NDC - Nontraditional Defense Contractor

NDI - Non-Destructive Inspection

NIST - National Institute of Standards and Technology

OTA - Other Transaction Agreement

PCB - Printed Circuit Board

PHS&T- Packaging, Handling, Shipping, and Transportation

PPO - Prototype Project Orders

PRVT - Production Reliability Verification Testing

PSC - Product Service Code

RF - Radio Frequency

RFI - Request for Information

RFP - Request for Proposals

RPP - Request for Prototype Proposals

SPO - System Program Office

SPRS - Supplier Performance Risk System

SRR - Software Requirements Review

SSS - Sources Sought Synopsis

TCTO - Time Compliance Technical Order

TDP - Technical Data Package

TO - Technical Order

TRR - Test Readiness Review

U.S.C. - United States Code

UEI - Unique Entity Identifier

USAF - United States Air Force