T-7A Conference Hotel Sources Sought Notice.pdf

Effort Name: T-7A Conference Hotel

Document Type: Sources Sought Notice Posted Date: 29 May 2026 Response Date: 29 Jun 2026 Archive Date: 14 Jul 2026

Standard Industrial Classification Code: 3721: Aircraft

North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code: 541330

Contracting Office Address:

Department of the Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, AFLCMC/WNB 1970 Monahan Way, Building 11A, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433-7142

Description

1. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL/QUOTE. This synopsis is not to be construed as a commitment on the part of the Government to award a contract, nor will the Government provide reimbursement of cost associated with any information, documentation, or responses submitted because of this synopsis.

2. This is a Sources Sought Synopsis; there is no solicitation available at this time. This Sources

Sought Synopsis is published in accordance with Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) Part 10, Market Research, for market research purposes only and is intended to identify potential sources. Your response will be treated as information only and will not be used as a proposal.

Any resulting contract effort will be subject to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.232- 18, Availability of Funds.

3. The information in this notice is based on current information available to date. This information is subject to change and is not binding on the Government. Any updated information will be provided in future announcements and posted electronically on www.sam.gov.

4. This Sources Sought Synopsis addresses the need to provide CONFERENCE HOTEL Services in accordance with AFI-11-418, Flying Operation and AFI 11-418, Air Education and Training Command Supplement, Flying Operations by Quarter 2, 2027 for the T-7A Red Hawk System.

a. All CONFERENCE HOTEL support will be provided within the Continental United

States.

b. CONFERENCE HOTEL services are to be provided 12 hours per day, Monday through

Friday, with additional weekend/overnight flights scheduled ADHOC 1 week in advance and not to exceed 48 hours per month.

c. Experts in the following areas will be required for the CONFERENCE HOTEL Services.

i. T-7A Avionics

ii. T-7A Engine (to include fire protection) http://www.sam.gov/

iii. T-7A Electrical

iv. T-7A Escape Systems

v. T-7A Secondary Power System (to include fire protection)

vi. T-7A Aero/Handling Qualities/Flight Controls

vii. T-7A Air Frame/Canopy/Windshield

viii. T-7A Environmental Control System

ix. T-7A Fuel System

x. T-7A Hydraulics

xi. T-7A Landing Gear

xii. T-7A Brakes

xiii. T-7A Oxygen Systems

xiv. T-7A Propulsion

xv. T-7A Warnings/Cautions/Advisories Messages

5. The USAF T-7A Program Office is surveying the market to determine if sources exist that are qualified to fulfill any or all the requirements described above. Interested companies/firms shall submit information in writing or electronically (limited to 5 8.5x11 pages – 12-point font, single-spaced, 1” margins) to permit assessment of technical capabilities. Send responses to the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, AFLCMC/WNB, ATTN: Sonia Taylor, 1970 Monahan Way, Building 11A, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433-7142. NOTE: Oral submissions of information are not acceptable. If there are any questions, please contact Sonia Taylor, Contracting Officer, AFLCMC/WNBV, email: sonia.taylor.1@us.af.mil or Joshua Potter, Contracting Officer, AFLCMC/WNB, e-mail: joshua.potter.5@us.af.mil.

6. The response should be concise and clearly demonstrate an ability to individually meet the stated requirements above. Respondents shall address their ability to provide Conference Hotel Services for the T-7A in accordance with AFI 11-418 and in accordance with items listed in paragraph 4. Respondents shall also address each of the following:

a. Experience in providing CONFERENCE HOTEL support for complex aircraft systems, comparable in scope and complexity to the T-7.

b. In-depth knowledge of T-7 systems and subsystems, or the demonstrated ability to attain it in a reasonable period should a contract award occur. This includes general aircraft, avionics/electrical, flight technologies, subsystems, engines/propulsion integration, fuel, and structures.

c. The ability to obtain minimum data requirements (e.g., engineering drawings, engineering analyses/models, test/qualification reports parts list, and/or technical orders) and additional Government support required to provide the scope of T-7 services required.

d. Teaming and/or subcontracting arrangements should be clearly delineated and previous experience in teaming must be provided. If a company or team is capable of some, but not all the requirements, please provide a response that explains the specific requirements for which you are capable.

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7. Companies/Firms responding to this announcement shall indicate whether they are a large business, other than small business, small business, Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB), Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB), 8(a)-certified business, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB), or Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) small business. All prospective contractors shall be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database to be awarded a DoD contract. Note that the NAICS code for this requirement, if applicable to the company’s capabilities, should be included in the company’s NAICS code listing in SAM (www.sam.gov).

a. NOTE: If there is sufficient demonstrated interest and capability among small business contractors, a key factor in determining if an acquisition will be a Small Business Set- Aside is that two or more potential small business prime contractors must be capable of performing at least 50% of the effort, as defined in FAR clause 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting. If it is determined that a Small Business Set-Aside is appropriate and your company anticipates submitting a proposal as the prime contractor for a Small Business Set-Aside, please provide specific details and rationale as to how compliance with FAR clause 52.219-14 would be achieved, including specific details regarding teaming arrangements. If subcontracts are to be used, provide anticipated percentage of effort to be subcontracted and whether small or large businesses will be used. Teaming and/or subcontracting arrangements should be clearly delineated and previous experience in teaming must be provided.

b. Request that large and small businesses provide a reasonable expectation for small business utilization as an approximate percentage. Please provide supporting rationale for the recommended percentage.

8. It is anticipated that appropriate security classifications for personnel and facilities will be required up to the Secret level to address requirements. Appropriate security requirements will be required before contract award.

RESPONSES ARE DUE NO LATER THAN 29 JUNE 2026.

Point of Contact

Sonia Taylor Contracting Officer sonia.taylor.1@us.af.mil

Secondary Point of Contact

Joshua Potter Contracting Officer Joshua.potter.5@us.af.mil http://www.sam.gov/

RESPONSES ARE DUE NO LATER THAN 29 JUNE 2026.