509 OG iPad Redaction

The U.S. Air Force 509th Contracting Squadron at Whiteman AFB, Missouri is conducting market research to identify potential vendors capable of providing specialized iPad redaction services for the 509 BW R-EFB Program. The requirement involves the physical modification of 40 iPad Airs (Model A3266) through the mandatory removal of critical hardware components including cameras, microphones, Wi-Fi hardware, and Bluetooth hardware to create secure electronic flight bag devices for B-2 cockpit use. This sources sought notice is classified under NAICS Code 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services) with an SBA size standard of $12,500,000. Interested vendors must submit capabilities statements and respond to specific government questions about project timeline, startup capabilities, concerns, and recommendations for PWS clarification by email to designated Air Force contacts. The response deadline is 11:00 AM CST on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, and vendors are required to provide company details including CAGE Code and Unique Entity Identification numbers.

This sources sought does not currently specify any set-aside designation, though the government indicates interest in responses from all business categories including Small Businesses, Small Disadvantaged Businesses, 8(a) businesses, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, HUBZone Small Businesses, and Women-Owned Small Businesses, suggesting potential consideration for a Small Business Set-Aside. No incumbent contractors or current service providers are identified in the documentation. The contract opportunity does not specify award values or budget ranges, focusing instead on market research to assess vendor capabilities and interest. The scope involves modifying exactly 40 iPad devices according to strict security protocols outlined in the September 3, 2025 Performance Work Statement. The redacted devices must comply with AFGSCI 11-270 requirements and will be used exclusively in B-2 cockpit environments with government-owned battery packs and restricted to USB data transfer within Special Access Program Facilities. The project timeline and service duration will be determined based on vendor responses to the capabilities assessment questions.