Common Armament Tester for Fighter (CAT-F)

Closed Solicitation Posted

Solicitation number
FA8533-25-R-0002
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

Place of performance
United States

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

Written by GovTribe AI ·

The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Lifecycle Management Center at Robins Air Force Base seeks development, manufacture, and sustainment of a Common Armament Tester for Fighters (CAT-F) for F-16, F-15, and A-10 platforms, with proposals due May 14, 2026. The acquisition will result in up to two IDIQ contracts through Initial Source Selection, followed by a Final Downselect to at least one contractor after Critical Design Review.

Place of performance is the United States. The CAT-F system must test preload, clean wing, and fault isolation requirements at both O-Level (organizational/flightline) and I-Level (intermediate/backshop) maintenance, with an O-Level handheld tester prototype required to achieve CDR within ten months of contract award. The system must be cyber secure and nuclear certified per AFI 63-125, utilizing a Modular Open System Architecture approach with MIL-STD-1553 and MIL-STD-1760 bus interfaces. NAICS 334515 applies with a 750-employee small business size standard; PSC 4920.

The contract structure is one-year basic plus four one-year options. Estimated quantities: 303 F-16 O-Level handheld testers, 172 F-15, and 68 A-10; corresponding I-Level testers number 143, 80, and 42. Prototype quantities during basic are four units per platform. The maximum contract value is $427.5 million with individual order limits of $100 million. Pricing uses Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF), Firm Fixed Price (FFP), and Cost Reimbursement-No Fee (CR-NF) arrangements.

Evaluation emphasizes technical factors (Systems Engineering, Statement of Work, MOSA Utilization, Intellectual Property Rights) over cost/price. Proposals must include written technical proposal (125 pages), small business participation plan (10 pages), cost/price proposal with detailed labor and material breakdown, and financial responsibility statement (10 pages). RFP Amendment 0006 (May 7, 2026) updated the Statement of Objectives and removed incorrect CUI markings. Industry Questions and Answers posted through May 13, 2026, clarify long-lead item treatment, surge LRIP quantities, and downselect evaluation procedures based on CDR results rather than written proposals.

Notice text

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Update #18 · Latest ·

13 May 2026: The purpose of this update is to advise Industry the following:

  1. Industry Questions and Answers dated 13 May 2026 are posted here.
  2. RFP Amendment 0007 incorporating changes as a result of industry questions is posted here. 

Please note the proposal receipt date is not extended at this time.  Questions may still be submitted; however, the Government does not guarantee a response prior to proposal receipt deadline.

7 May 2026: The purpose of this update is to advise Industry the following:

  1. Industry Questions and Answers dated 7 May 2026 are posted here.
  2. RFP Amendment 0006 incorporating administrative changes as a result of industry questions is posted here. 

1 May 2026: The purpose of this update is to advise Industry the Questions and Answers dated 1 May 2026 are posted here.

30 Apr 2026: The purpose of this update is to provide RFO Amendment 0005.  RFP Amendment 0005 incorporates newly required clause/clause revisions and revises the K-900 provision regarding non-government advisors.

23 April 2026: The purpose of this update is to provide RFP Amendment 0004. RFP Amendment 0004 extends the proposal due date to 14 May 2026, 4:30 PM EDT. Revised Attachments as referenced in RFP Amendment 0004 are hereby posted here. 

22 April 2026: The purpose of this update is to advise Industry the following:

  1. Industry Questions and Answers dated 22 April 2026 are posted here.
  2. RFP Amendment 0004 to extend the proposal due date (time) as well as the other changes addressed in the Industry Questions with Answers will be forthcoming. 

14 Apr 2026: The purpose of this update is to provide RFP Amendment 0003. RFP Amendment 0003 extends the proposal due date to 14 May 2026, 3:30 PM EDT. Revised Attachments as referenced in RFP Amendment 0003 are hereby posted here. 

All comments, recommendations, concerns, and questions should be submitted to the PCO, Brandi Owens, brandi.owens@us.af.mil, and the Contract Specialist, Adam Hudson, adam.hudson.4@us.af.mil

30 Mar 2026: The purpose of this update is to advise Industry the following:

  1. The USG anticipates RFP Amendment 0003 will be released within two weeks from today. 
  2. RFP Amendment 0003 will extend the proposal due date as well as make other changes such as reduce the LRIP quantities, incorporate Long Lead Item CLINs, and incorporate revised attachments.
  3. This SAM.gov posting will be revised at that time to reflect the revised proposal due date. SAM.gov still reflects 17 Mar 2026 as the proposal due date as SAM.gov does not allow a blank date entry.   
  4. Industry Questions with Answers will be posted shortly. 
  5. All comments, recommendations, concerns, and questions should be submitted to the PCO, Oya Harrison, oya.harrison.1@us.af.mil, and the Contract Specialist, Adam Hudson, adam.hudson.4@us.af.mil . 
  6. Effective 06 Apr 2026 the PCO for this effort will be Brandi Owens, Brandi.Owens@us.af.mil. The Contract Specialist will remain as Adam Hudson, adam.hudson.4@us.af.mil 

06 Mar 2026: The purpose of this update is to advise Industry the following:

  1. Industry Questions with Answers are posted here.
  2. RFP Amendment 0003 to extend the proposal due date as well as the other changes addressed in the Industry Questions with Answers will be forthcoming.
  3. Proposals are not due on 17 Mar 2026, however, SAM.gov will still reflect this date as SAM.gov does not allow a blank date entry.   
  4. The revised proposal receipt date is To Be Determined.  
  5. This SAM.gov posting will be revised at that time to reflect the revised proposal due date.
  6. All comments, recommendations, concerns, and questions should be submitted to the PCO, Oya Harrison, oya.harrison.1@us.af.mil and the Contract Specialist, Adam Hudson, adam.hudson.4@us.af.mil .

25 Feb 2026: The purpose of this update is to post Questions to Industry and to advise that RFP Amendment 0003 is forthcoming. Amendment 0003 will reduce LRIP quantities and extend the proposal due date. 

1) Questions to Industry dated 25 Feb 2026 is posted here.

2) Request feedback to be received NLT 4pm EST, Monday, 02 Mar 2026 to the POCs listed below. 

3) All comments, recommendations, concerns, and questions should be submitted to the PCO, Oya Harrison, oya.harrison.1@us.af.mil; and the Contract Specialist, Adam Hudson, adam.hudson.4@us.af.mil

23 Feb 2026: As of 23 Feb 2026 there has not been a resolution from the SAM.gov helpdesk regarding the RFP Attachment 6_Excel Cost Model, dated 15 Sep 2025. Please email oya.harrison.1@us.af.mil to request the RFP Attachment 6_Excel Cost Model, dated 15 Sep 2025. 

19 Feb 2026: We are working with the SAM.gov helpdesk to get the issue with the RFP Attachment 6_Excel Cost Model, dated 15 Sep 2025, resolved.  An update will be posted here once it is resolved. 

17 Feb 2026: The purpose of this update is to provide RFP Amendment 0002. RFP Amendment 0002 extends the proposal due date to 17 Mar 2026, 3:30 PM EDT. Revised Attachments as referenced in RFP Amendment 0002 are hereby posted here. 

17 Feb 2026: The purpose of this update is to advise Industry that the USG anticipates RFP Amendment 0002 will be released NLT two weeks from today. 

22 Sep 2025: The purpose of this update is to provide RFP Amendment 0001. RFP Amendment 0001 extends the proposal due date to Indefinite due to a received protest. However, SAM.gov will reflect a date of 31 Dec 2026 as SAM.gov does not allow a blank date entry. A firm proposal due date will be identified in an RFP amendment upon the resolution of the protest.   

18 Sep 2025: The purpose of this update is to advise Industry the following:

  1. Proposals are not due on 22 Sep 2025. However, SAM.gov will still reflect this date as SAM.gov does not allow a blank date entry.   
  2. The revised proposal receipt date is To Be Determined.  
  3. An RFP Amendment to extend the proposal due date as well as the other changes addressed in the Industry Questions with Answers will be forthcoming.
  4. This SAM.gov posting will be revised at that time to reflect the revised proposal due date.
  5. All comments, recommendations, concerns, and questions should be submitted to the PCO, Oya Harrison, oya.harrison.1@us.af.mil and the Contract Specialist, Alexis Davis, alexis.davis.13@us.af.mil .

04 Sep 2025: The purpose of this update is to provide Industry with answers to their RFP questions.

  1. Industry Questions with Answers are posted here.
  2. An RFP Amendment for the changes addressed in the Industry Questions with Answers will be forthcoming.
  3. All comments, recommendations, concerns, and questions should be submitted to the PCO, Oya Harrison, oya.harrison.1@us.af.mil and the Contract Specialist, Alexis Davis, alexis.davis.13@us.af.mil 

05 Aug 2025: 

This Request for Proposal (RFP) is for Common Armament Tester-Fighters (CAT-F). This effort requires the development, manufacture, and sustainment of a common armament tester for the F-16, F-15, and A-10 platforms, capable of testing Preload, Clean Wing, and Fault Isolation Requirements at both O-Level and I-Level Maintenance.

The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 334515, Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals, with a corresponding small business size standard of 750 employees, and Product or Service Code (PSC) 4920.

This acquisition will utilize the Tradeoff Source Selection Procedures in accordance with the DoD Source Selection Procedures, dated 20 Aug 2022, and DAFFARS MP 5315.3. It will be comprised of an Initial Source Selection that will result in up to two (2) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts to two (2) offerors with a Final Downselect to at least one (1) contractor following Critical Design Review (CDR). The Initial Source Selection will result in the award for CAT-F System Design. In the Initial Source Selection, the Government will conduct a full and open competition to narrow the competitive field down to no more than two (2) contractors that will execute CAT-F System Design and proceed to the Final Downselect. The Contracts will contain options for the execution of the program beyond the basic contract. The Final Downselect source selection will determine which contractor’s Option I may be exercised. 

The IDIQ contracts will utilize a mix of pricing arrangements, including Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF), Firm Fixed Price (FFP), and Cost Reimbursement-No Fee (CR-NF).

The Period of Performance for the resultant contracts shall include a 1 year Basic and 4 one year Options (in accordance with FAR 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract). The Basic is for Prototype Design and Digital Development of the O-Level and I-Level Testers. Option I is for EMD and Production but will only be exercised for the contractor(s) chosen during the Downselect.

The following estimated quantities will be required for delivery during the Basic:

Qty of 4 for the F-16 O-Level Handheld Tester Prototype

Qty of 4 for the F-15 O-Level Handheld Tester Prototype

Qty of 4 for the A-10 O-Level Handheld Tester Prototype

The following estimated quantities will be required for delivery during Options I-IV:

Qty of 303 EA for the F-16 O-Level Testers

Qty of 172 EA for the F-15 O-Level Testers

Qty of 68 EA for the A-10 O-Level Testers

Qty of 143 EA for the F-16 I-Level Testers

Qty of 80 EA for the F-15 I-Level Testers

Qty of 42 EA for the A-10 I-Level Testers

Offerors shall prepare their proposals in accordance with mandatory and detailed instructions contained in the RFP.

If access to the bidder’s library is needed, submit a completed DD Form 2345, Militarily Critical Technical Data Agreement, to the POCs listed below.

All comments, recommendations, concerns, and questions in regards to this notice should be submitted to the PCO, Oya Harrison, oya.harrison.1@us.af.mil and the Contract Specialist, Alexis Davis, Alexis.Davis.13@us.af.mil. 

Update #17 ·

7 May 2026: The purpose of this update is to advise Industry the following:

  1. Industry Questions and Answers dated 7 May 2026 are posted here.
  2. RFP Amendment 0006 incorporating administrative changes as a result of industry questions is posted here. 

1 May 2026: The purpose of this update is to advise Industry the Questions and Answers dated 1 May 2026 are posted here.

30 Apr 2026: The purpose of this update is to provide RFO Amendment 0005.  RFP Amendment 0005 incorporates newly required clause/clause revisions and revises the K-900 provision regarding non-government advisors.

23 April 2026: The purpose of this update is to provide RFP Amendment 0004. RFP Amendment 0004 extends the proposal due date to 14 May 2026, 4:30 PM EDT. Revised Attachments as referenced in RFP Amendment 0004 are hereby posted here. 

22 April 2026: The purpose of this update is to advise Industry the following:

  1. Industry Questions and Answers dated 22 April 2026 are posted here.
  2. RFP Amendment 0004 to extend the proposal due date (time) as well as the other changes addressed in the Industry Questions with Answers will be forthcoming. 

14 Apr 2026: The purpose of this update is to provide RFP Amendment 0003. RFP Amendment 0003 extends the proposal due date to 14 May 2026, 3:30 PM EDT. Revised Attachments as referenced in RFP Amendment 0003 are hereby posted here. 

All comments, recommendations, concerns, and questions should be submitted to the PCO, Brandi Owens, brandi.owens@us.af.mil, and the Contract Specialist, Adam Hudson, adam.hudson.4@us.af.mil

30 Mar 2026: The purpose of this update is to advise Industry the following:

  1. The USG anticipates RFP Amendment 0003 will be released within two weeks from today. 
  2. RFP Amendment 0003 will extend the proposal due date as well as make other changes such as reduce the LRIP quantities, incorporate Long Lead Item CLINs, and incorporate revised attachments.
  3. This SAM.gov posting will be revised at that time to reflect the revised proposal due date. SAM.gov still reflects 17 Mar 2026 as the proposal due date as SAM.gov does not allow a blank date entry.   
  4. Industry Questions with Answers will be posted shortly. 
  5. All comments, recommendations, concerns, and questions should be submitted to the PCO, Oya Harrison, oya.harrison.1@us.af.mil, and the Contract Specialist, Adam Hudson, adam.hudson.4@us.af.mil . 
  6. Effective 06 Apr 2026 the PCO for this effort will be Brandi Owens, Brandi.Owens@us.af.mil. The Contract Specialist will remain as Adam Hudson, adam.hudson.4@us.af.mil 

06 Mar 2026: The purpose of this update is to advise Industry the following:

  1. Industry Questions with Answers are posted here.
  2. RFP Amendment 0003 to extend the proposal due date as well as the other changes addressed in the Industry Questions with Answers will be forthcoming.
  3. Proposals are not due on 17 Mar 2026, however, SAM.gov will still reflect this date as SAM.gov does not allow a blank date entry.   
  4. The revised proposal receipt date is To Be Determined.  
  5. This SAM.gov posting will be revised at that time to reflect the revised proposal due date.
  6. All comments, recommendations, concerns, and questions should be submitted to the PCO, Oya Harrison, oya.harrison.1@us.af.mil and the Contract Specialist, Adam Hudson, adam.hudson.4@us.af.mil .

25 Feb 2026: The purpose of this update is to post Questions to Industry and to advise that RFP Amendment 0003 is forthcoming. Amendment 0003 will reduce LRIP quantities and extend the proposal due date. 

1) Questions to Industry dated 25 Feb 2026 is posted here.

2) Request feedback to be received NLT 4pm EST, Monday, 02 Mar 2026 to the POCs listed below. 

3) All comments, recommendations, concerns, and questions should be submitted to the PCO, Oya Harrison, oya.harrison.1@us.af.mil; and the Contract Specialist, Adam Hudson, adam.hudson.4@us.af.mil

23 Feb 2026: As of 23 Feb 2026 there has not been a resolution from the SAM.gov helpdesk regarding the RFP Attachment 6_Excel Cost Model, dated 15 Sep 2025. Please email oya.harrison.1@us.af.mil to request the RFP Attachment 6_Excel Cost Model, dated 15 Sep 2025. 

19 Feb 2026: We are working with the SAM.gov helpdesk to get the issue with the RFP Attachment 6_Excel Cost Model, dated 15 Sep 2025, resolved.  An update will be posted here once it is resolved. 

17 Feb 2026: The purpose of this update is to provide RFP Amendment 0002. RFP Amendment 0002 extends the proposal due date to 17 Mar 2026, 3:30 PM EDT. Revised Attachments as referenced in RFP Amendment 0002 are hereby posted here. 

17 Feb 2026: The purpose of this update is to advise Industry that the USG anticipates RFP Amendment 0002 will be released NLT two weeks from today. 

22 Sep 2025: The purpose of this update is to provide RFP Amendment 0001. RFP Amendment 0001 extends the proposal due date to Indefinite due to a received protest. However, SAM.gov will reflect a date of 31 Dec 2026 as SAM.gov does not allow a blank date entry. A firm proposal due date will be identified in an RFP amendment upon the resolution of the protest.   

18 Sep 2025: The purpose of this update is to advise Industry the following:

  1. Proposals are not due on 22 Sep 2025. However, SAM.gov will still reflect this date as SAM.gov does not allow a blank date entry.   
  2. The revised proposal receipt date is To Be Determined.  
  3. An RFP Amendment to extend the proposal due date as well as the other changes addressed in the Industry Questions with Answers will be forthcoming.
  4. This SAM.gov posting will be revised at that time to reflect the revised proposal due date.
  5. All comments, recommendations, concerns, and questions should be submitted to the PCO, Oya Harrison, oya.harrison.1@us.af.mil and the Contract Specialist, Alexis Davis, alexis.davis.13@us.af.mil .

04 Sep 2025: The purpose of this update is to provide Industry with answers to their RFP questions.

  1. Industry Questions with Answers are posted here.
  2. An RFP Amendment for the changes addressed in the Industry Questions with Answers will be forthcoming.
  3. All comments, recommendations, concerns, and questions should be submitted to the PCO, Oya Harrison, oya.harrison.1@us.af.mil and the Contract Specialist, Alexis Davis, alexis.davis.13@us.af.mil 

05 Aug 2025: 

This Request for Proposal (RFP) is for Common Armament Tester-Fighters (CAT-F). This effort requires the development, manufacture, and sustainment of a common armament tester for the F-16, F-15, and A-10 platforms, capable of testing Preload, Clean Wing, and Fault Isolation Requirements at both O-Level and I-Level Maintenance.

The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 334515, Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals, with a corresponding small business size standard of 750 employees, and Product or Service Code (PSC) 4920.

This acquisition will utilize the Tradeoff Source Selection Procedures in accordance with the DoD Source Selection Procedures, dated 20 Aug 2022, and DAFFARS MP 5315.3. It will be comprised of an Initial Source Selection that will result in up to two (2) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts to two (2) offerors with a Final Downselect to at least one (1) contractor following Critical Design Review (CDR). The Initial Source Selection will result in the award for CAT-F System Design. In the Initial Source Selection, the Government will conduct a full and open competition to narrow the competitive field down to no more than two (2) contractors that will execute CAT-F System Design and proceed to the Final Downselect. The Contracts will contain options for the execution of the program beyond the basic contract. The Final Downselect source selection will determine which contractor’s Option I may be exercised. 

The IDIQ contracts will utilize a mix of pricing arrangements, including Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF), Firm Fixed Price (FFP), and Cost Reimbursement-No Fee (CR-NF).

The Period of Performance for the resultant contracts shall include a 1 year Basic and 4 one year Options (in accordance with FAR 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract). The Basic is for Prototype Design and Digital Development of the O-Level and I-Level Testers. Option I is for EMD and Production but will only be exercised for the contractor(s) chosen during the Downselect.

The following estimated quantities will be required for delivery during the Basic:

Qty of 4 for the F-16 O-Level Handheld Tester Prototype

Qty of 4 for the F-15 O-Level Handheld Tester Prototype

Qty of 4 for the A-10 O-Level Handheld Tester Prototype

The following estimated quantities will be required for delivery during Options I-IV:

Qty of 303 EA for the F-16 O-Level Testers

Qty of 172 EA for the F-15 O-Level Testers

Qty of 68 EA for the A-10 O-Level Testers

Qty of 143 EA for the F-16 I-Level Testers

Qty of 80 EA for the F-15 I-Level Testers

Qty of 42 EA for the A-10 I-Level Testers

Offerors shall prepare their proposals in accordance with mandatory and detailed instructions contained in the RFP.

If access to the bidder’s library is needed, submit a completed DD Form 2345, Militarily Critical Technical Data Agreement, to the POCs listed below.

All comments, recommendations, concerns, and questions in regards to this notice should be submitted to the PCO, Oya Harrison, oya.harrison.1@us.af.mil and the Contract Specialist, Alexis Davis, Alexis.Davis.13@us.af.mil. 

Update #16 ·

1 May 2026: The purpose of this update is to advise Industry the Questions and Answers dated 1 May 2026 are posted here.

30 Apr 2026: The purpose of this update is to provide RFO Amendment 0005.  RFP Amendment 0005 incorporates newly required clause/clause revisions and revises the K-900 provision regarding non-government advisors.

23 April 2026: The purpose of this update is to provide RFP Amendment 0004. RFP Amendment 0004 extends the proposal due date to 14 May 2026, 4:30 PM EDT. Revised Attachments as referenced in RFP Amendment 0004 are hereby posted here. 

22 April 2026: The purpose of this update is to advise Industry the following:

  1. Industry Questions and Answers dated 22 April 2026 are posted here.
  2. RFP Amendment 0004 to extend the proposal due date (time) as well as the other changes addressed in the Industry Questions with Answers will be forthcoming. 

14 Apr 2026: The purpose of this update is to provide RFP Amendment 0003. RFP Amendment 0003 extends the proposal due date to 14 May 2026, 3:30 PM EDT. Revised Attachments as referenced in RFP Amendment 0003 are hereby posted here. 

All comments, recommendations, concerns, and questions should be submitted to the PCO, Brandi Owens, brandi.owens@us.af.mil, and the Contract Specialist, Adam Hudson, adam.hudson.4@us.af.mil

30 Mar 2026: The purpose of this update is to advise Industry the following:

  1. The USG anticipates RFP Amendment 0003 will be released within two weeks from today. 
  2. RFP Amendment 0003 will extend the proposal due date as well as make other changes such as reduce the LRIP quantities, incorporate Long Lead Item CLINs, and incorporate revised attachments.
  3. This SAM.gov posting will be revised at that time to reflect the revised proposal due date. SAM.gov still reflects 17 Mar 2026 as the proposal due date as SAM.gov does not allow a blank date entry.   
  4. Industry Questions with Answers will be posted shortly. 
  5. All comments, recommendations, concerns, and questions should be submitted to the PCO, Oya Harrison, oya.harrison.1@us.af.mil, and the Contract Specialist, Adam Hudson, adam.hudson.4@us.af.mil . 
  6. Effective 06 Apr 2026 the PCO for this effort will be Brandi Owens, Brandi.Owens@us.af.mil. The Contract Specialist will remain as Adam Hudson, adam.hudson.4@us.af.mil 

06 Mar 2026: The purpose of this update is to advise Industry the following:

  1. Industry Questions with Answers are posted here.
  2. RFP Amendment 0003 to extend the proposal due date as well as the other changes addressed in the Industry Questions with Answers will be forthcoming.
  3. Proposals are not due on 17 Mar 2026, however, SAM.gov will still reflect this date as SAM.gov does not allow a blank date entry.   
  4. The revised proposal receipt date is To Be Determined.  
  5. This SAM.gov posting will be revised at that time to reflect the revised proposal due date.
  6. All comments, recommendations, concerns, and questions should be submitted to the PCO, Oya Harrison, oya.harrison.1@us.af.mil and the Contract Specialist, Adam Hudson, adam.hudson.4@us.af.mil .

25 Feb 2026: The purpose of this update is to post Questions to Industry and to advise that RFP Amendment 0003 is forthcoming. Amendment 0003 will reduce LRIP quantities and extend the proposal due date. 

1) Questions to Industry dated 25 Feb 2026 is posted here.

2) Request feedback to be received NLT 4pm EST, Monday, 02 Mar 2026 to the POCs listed below. 

3) All comments, recommendations, concerns, and questions should be submitted to the PCO, Oya Harrison, oya.harrison.1@us.af.mil; and the Contract Specialist, Adam Hudson, adam.hudson.4@us.af.mil

23 Feb 2026: As of 23 Feb 2026 there has not been a resolution from the SAM.gov helpdesk regarding the RFP Attachment 6_Excel Cost Model, dated 15 Sep 2025. Please email oya.harrison.1@us.af.mil to request the RFP Attachment 6_Excel Cost Model, dated 15 Sep 2025. 

19 Feb 2026: We are working with the SAM.gov helpdesk to get the issue with the RFP Attachment 6_Excel Cost Model, dated 15 Sep 2025, resolved.  An update will be posted here once it is resolved. 

17 Feb 2026: The purpose of this update is to provide RFP Amendment 0002. RFP Amendment 0002 extends the proposal due date to 17 Mar 2026, 3:30 PM EDT. Revised Attachments as referenced in RFP Amendment 0002 are hereby posted here. 

17 Feb 2026: The purpose of this update is to advise Industry that the USG anticipates RFP Amendment 0002 will be released NLT two weeks from today. 

22 Sep 2025: The purpose of this update is to provide RFP Amendment 0001. RFP Amendment 0001 extends the proposal due date to Indefinite due to a received protest. However, SAM.gov will reflect a date of 31 Dec 2026 as SAM.gov does not allow a blank date entry. A firm proposal due date will be identified in an RFP amendment upon the resolution of the protest.   

18 Sep 2025: The purpose of this update is to advise Industry the following:

  1. Proposals are not due on 22 Sep 2025. However, SAM.gov will still reflect this date as SAM.gov does not allow a blank date entry.   
  2. The revised proposal receipt date is To Be Determined.  
  3. An RFP Amendment to extend the proposal due date as well as the other changes addressed in the Industry Questions with Answers will be forthcoming.
  4. This SAM.gov posting will be revised at that time to reflect the revised proposal due date.
  5. All comments, recommendations, concerns, and questions should be submitted to the PCO, Oya Harrison, oya.harrison.1@us.af.mil and the Contract Specialist, Alexis Davis, alexis.davis.13@us.af.mil .

04 Sep 2025: The purpose of this update is to provide Industry with answers to their RFP questions.

  1. Industry Questions with Answers are posted here.
  2. An RFP Amendment for the changes addressed in the Industry Questions with Answers will be forthcoming.
  3. All comments, recommendations, concerns, and questions should be submitted to the PCO, Oya Harrison, oya.harrison.1@us.af.mil and the Contract Specialist, Alexis Davis, alexis.davis.13@us.af.mil 

05 Aug 2025: 

This Request for Proposal (RFP) is for Common Armament Tester-Fighters (CAT-F). This effort requires the development, manufacture, and sustainment of a common armament tester for the F-16, F-15, and A-10 platforms, capable of testing Preload, Clean Wing, and Fault Isolation Requirements at both O-Level and I-Level Maintenance.

The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 334515, Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals, with a corresponding small business size standard of 750 employees, and Product or Service Code (PSC) 4920.

This acquisition will utilize the Tradeoff Source Selection Procedures in accordance with the DoD Source Selection Procedures, dated 20 Aug 2022, and DAFFARS MP 5315.3. It will be comprised of an Initial Source Selection that will result in up to two (2) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts to two (2) offerors with a Final Downselect to at least one (1) contractor following Critical Design Review (CDR). The Initial Source Selection will result in the award for CAT-F System Design. In the Initial Source Selection, the Government will conduct a full and open competition to narrow the competitive field down to no more than two (2) contractors that will execute CAT-F System Design and proceed to the Final Downselect. The Contracts will contain options for the execution of the program beyond the basic contract. The Final Downselect source selection will determine which contractor’s Option I may be exercised. 

The IDIQ contracts will utilize a mix of pricing arrangements, including Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF), Firm Fixed Price (FFP), and Cost Reimbursement-No Fee (CR-NF).

The Period of Performance for the resultant contracts shall include a 1 year Basic and 4 one year Options (in accordance with FAR 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract). The Basic is for Prototype Design and Digital Development of the O-Level and I-Level Testers. Option I is for EMD and Production but will only be exercised for the contractor(s) chosen during the Downselect.

The following estimated quantities will be required for delivery during the Basic:

Qty of 4 for the F-16 O-Level Handheld Tester Prototype

Qty of 4 for the F-15 O-Level Handheld Tester Prototype

Qty of 4 for the A-10 O-Level Handheld Tester Prototype

The following estimated quantities will be required for delivery during Options I-IV:

Qty of 303 EA for the F-16 O-Level Testers

Qty of 172 EA for the F-15 O-Level Testers

Qty of 68 EA for the A-10 O-Level Testers

Qty of 143 EA for the F-16 I-Level Testers

Qty of 80 EA for the F-15 I-Level Testers

Qty of 42 EA for the A-10 I-Level Testers

Offerors shall prepare their proposals in accordance with mandatory and detailed instructions contained in the RFP.

If access to the bidder’s library is needed, submit a completed DD Form 2345, Militarily Critical Technical Data Agreement, to the POCs listed below.

All comments, recommendations, concerns, and questions in regards to this notice should be submitted to the PCO, Oya Harrison, oya.harrison.1@us.af.mil and the Contract Specialist, Alexis Davis, Alexis.Davis.13@us.af.mil. 

Update #15 ·

30 Apr 2026: The purpose of this update is to provide RFO Amendment 0005.  RFP Amendment 0005 incorporates newly required clause/clause revisions and revises the K-900 provision regarding non-government advisors.

23 April 2026: The purpose of this update is to provide RFP Amendment 0004. RFP Amendment 0004 extends the proposal due date to 14 May 2026, 4:30 PM EDT. Revised Attachments as referenced in RFP Amendment 0004 are hereby posted here. 

22 April 2026: The purpose of this update is to advise Industry the following:

  1. Industry Questions and Answers dated 22 April 2026 are posted here.
  2. RFP Amendment 0004 to extend the proposal due date (time) as well as the other changes addressed in the Industry Questions with Answers will be forthcoming. 

14 Apr 2026: The purpose of this update is to provide RFP Amendment 0003. RFP Amendment 0003 extends the proposal due date to 14 May 2026, 3:30 PM EDT. Revised Attachments as referenced in RFP Amendment 0003 are hereby posted here. 

All comments, recommendations, concerns, and questions should be submitted to the PCO, Brandi Owens, brandi.owens@us.af.mil, and the Contract Specialist, Adam Hudson, adam.hudson.4@us.af.mil

30 Mar 2026: The purpose of this update is to advise Industry the following:

  1. The USG anticipates RFP Amendment 0003 will be released within two weeks from today. 
  2. RFP Amendment 0003 will extend the proposal due date as well as make other changes such as reduce the LRIP quantities, incorporate Long Lead Item CLINs, and incorporate revised attachments.
  3. This SAM.gov posting will be revised at that time to reflect the revised proposal due date. SAM.gov still reflects 17 Mar 2026 as the proposal due date as SAM.gov does not allow a blank date entry.   
  4. Industry Questions with Answers will be posted shortly. 
  5. All comments, recommendations, concerns, and questions should be submitted to the PCO, Oya Harrison, oya.harrison.1@us.af.mil, and the Contract Specialist, Adam Hudson, adam.hudson.4@us.af.mil . 
  6. Effective 06 Apr 2026 the PCO for this effort will be Brandi Owens, Brandi.Owens@us.af.mil. The Contract Specialist will remain as Adam Hudson, adam.hudson.4@us.af.mil 

06 Mar 2026: The purpose of this update is to advise Industry the following:

  1. Industry Questions with Answers are posted here.
  2. RFP Amendment 0003 to extend the proposal due date as well as the other changes addressed in the Industry Questions with Answers will be forthcoming.
  3. Proposals are not due on 17 Mar 2026, however, SAM.gov will still reflect this date as SAM.gov does not allow a blank date entry.   
  4. The revised proposal receipt date is To Be Determined.  
  5. This SAM.gov posting will be revised at that time to reflect the revised proposal due date.
  6. All comments, recommendations, concerns, and questions should be submitted to the PCO, Oya Harrison, oya.harrison.1@us.af.mil and the Contract Specialist, Adam Hudson, adam.hudson.4@us.af.mil .

25 Feb 2026: The purpose of this update is to post Questions to Industry and to advise that RFP Amendment 0003 is forthcoming. Amendment 0003 will reduce LRIP quantities and extend the proposal due date. 

1) Questions to Industry dated 25 Feb 2026 is posted here.

2) Request feedback to be received NLT 4pm EST, Monday, 02 Mar 2026 to the POCs listed below. 

3) All comments, recommendations, concerns, and questions should be submitted to the PCO, Oya Harrison, oya.harrison.1@us.af.mil; and the Contract Specialist, Adam Hudson, adam.hudson.4@us.af.mil

23 Feb 2026: As of 23 Feb 2026 there has not been a resolution from the SAM.gov helpdesk regarding the RFP Attachment 6_Excel Cost Model, dated 15 Sep 2025. Please email oya.harrison.1@us.af.mil to request the RFP Attachment 6_Excel Cost Model, dated 15 Sep 2025. 

19 Feb 2026: We are working with the SAM.gov helpdesk to get the issue with the RFP Attachment 6_Excel Cost Model, dated 15 Sep 2025, resolved.  An update will be posted here once it is resolved. 

17 Feb 2026: The purpose of this update is to provide RFP Amendment 0002. RFP Amendment 0002 extends the proposal due date to 17 Mar 2026, 3:30 PM EDT. Revised Attachments as referenced in RFP Amendment 0002 are hereby posted here. 

17 Feb 2026: The purpose of this update is to advise Industry that the USG anticipates RFP Amendment 0002 will be released NLT two weeks from today. 

22 Sep 2025: The purpose of this update is to provide RFP Amendment 0001. RFP Amendment 0001 extends the proposal due date to Indefinite due to a received protest. However, SAM.gov will reflect a date of 31 Dec 2026 as SAM.gov does not allow a blank date entry. A firm proposal due date will be identified in an RFP amendment upon the resolution of the protest.   

18 Sep 2025: The purpose of this update is to advise Industry the following:

  1. Proposals are not due on 22 Sep 2025. However, SAM.gov will still reflect this date as SAM.gov does not allow a blank date entry.   
  2. The revised proposal receipt date is To Be Determined.  
  3. An RFP Amendment to extend the proposal due date as well as the other changes addressed in the Industry Questions with Answers will be forthcoming.
  4. This SAM.gov posting will be revised at that time to reflect the revised proposal due date.
  5. All comments, recommendations, concerns, and questions should be submitted to the PCO, Oya Harrison, oya.harrison.1@us.af.mil and the Contract Specialist, Alexis Davis, alexis.davis.13@us.af.mil .

04 Sep 2025: The purpose of this update is to provide Industry with answers to their RFP questions.

  1. Industry Questions with Answers are posted here.
  2. An RFP Amendment for the changes addressed in the Industry Questions with Answers will be forthcoming.
  3. All comments, recommendations, concerns, and questions should be submitted to the PCO, Oya Harrison, oya.harrison.1@us.af.mil and the Contract Specialist, Alexis Davis, alexis.davis.13@us.af.mil 

05 Aug 2025: 

This Request for Proposal (RFP) is for Common Armament Tester-Fighters (CAT-F). This effort requires the development, manufacture, and sustainment of a common armament tester for the F-16, F-15, and A-10 platforms, capable of testing Preload, Clean Wing, and Fault Isolation Requirements at both O-Level and I-Level Maintenance.

The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 334515, Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals, with a corresponding small business size standard of 750 employees, and Product or Service Code (PSC) 4920.

This acquisition will utilize the Tradeoff Source Selection Procedures in accordance with the DoD Source Selection Procedures, dated 20 Aug 2022, and DAFFARS MP 5315.3. It will be comprised of an Initial Source Selection that will result in up to two (2) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts to two (2) offerors with a Final Downselect to at least one (1) contractor following Critical Design Review (CDR). The Initial Source Selection will result in the award for CAT-F System Design. In the Initial Source Selection, the Government will conduct a full and open competition to narrow the competitive field down to no more than two (2) contractors that will execute CAT-F System Design and proceed to the Final Downselect. The Contracts will contain options for the execution of the program beyond the basic contract. The Final Downselect source selection will determine which contractor’s Option I may be exercised. 

The IDIQ contracts will utilize a mix of pricing arrangements, including Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF), Firm Fixed Price (FFP), and Cost Reimbursement-No Fee (CR-NF).

The Period of Performance for the resultant contracts shall include a 1 year Basic and 4 one year Options (in accordance with FAR 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract). The Basic is for Prototype Design and Digital Development of the O-Level and I-Level Testers. Option I is for EMD and Production but will only be exercised for the contractor(s) chosen during the Downselect.

The following estimated quantities will be required for delivery during the Basic:

Qty of 4 for the F-16 O-Level Handheld Tester Prototype

Qty of 4 for the F-15 O-Level Handheld Tester Prototype

Qty of 4 for the A-10 O-Level Handheld Tester Prototype

The following estimated quantities will be required for delivery during Options I-IV:

Qty of 303 EA for the F-16 O-Level Testers

Qty of 172 EA for the F-15 O-Level Testers

Qty of 68 EA for the A-10 O-Level Testers

Qty of 143 EA for the F-16 I-Level Testers

Qty of 80 EA for the F-15 I-Level Testers

Qty of 42 EA for the A-10 I-Level Testers

Offerors shall prepare their proposals in accordance with mandatory and detailed instructions contained in the RFP.

If access to the bidder’s library is needed, submit a completed DD Form 2345, Militarily Critical Technical Data Agreement, to the POCs listed below.

All comments, recommendations, concerns, and questions in regards to this notice should be submitted to the PCO, Oya Harrison, oya.harrison.1@us.af.mil and the Contract Specialist, Alexis Davis, Alexis.Davis.13@us.af.mil. 

Update #14 ·

23 April 2026: The purpose of this update is to provide RFP Amendment 0004. RFP Amendment 0004 extends the proposal due date to 14 May 2026, 4:30 PM EDT. Revised Attachments as referenced in RFP Amendment 0004 are hereby posted here. 

22 April 2026: The purpose of this update is to advise Industry the following:

  1. Industry Questions and Answers dated 22 April 2026 are posted here.
  2. RFP Amendment 0004 to extend the proposal due date (time) as well as the other changes addressed in the Industry Questions with Answers will be forthcoming. 

14 Apr 2026: The purpose of this update is to provide RFP Amendment 0003. RFP Amendment 0003 extends the proposal due date to 14 May 2026, 3:30 PM EDT. Revised Attachments as referenced in RFP Amendment 0003 are hereby posted here. 

All comments, recommendations, concerns, and questions should be submitted to the PCO, Brandi Owens, brandi.owens@us.af.mil, and the Contract Specialist, Adam Hudson, adam.hudson.4@us.af.mil

30 Mar 2026: The purpose of this update is to advise Industry the following:

  1. The USG anticipates RFP Amendment 0003 will be released within two weeks from today. 
  2. RFP Amendment 0003 will extend the proposal due date as well as make other changes such as reduce the LRIP quantities, incorporate Long Lead Item CLINs, and incorporate revised attachments.
  3. This SAM.gov posting will be revised at that time to reflect the revised proposal due date. SAM.gov still reflects 17 Mar 2026 as the proposal due date as SAM.gov does not allow a blank date entry.   
  4. Industry Questions with Answers will be posted shortly. 
  5. All comments, recommendations, concerns, and questions should be submitted to the PCO, Oya Harrison, oya.harrison.1@us.af.mil, and the Contract Specialist, Adam Hudson, adam.hudson.4@us.af.mil . 
  6. Effective 06 Apr 2026 the PCO for this effort will be Brandi Owens, Brandi.Owens@us.af.mil. The Contract Specialist will remain as Adam Hudson, adam.hudson.4@us.af.mil 

06 Mar 2026: The purpose of this update is to advise Industry the following:

  1. Industry Questions with Answers are posted here.
  2. RFP Amendment 0003 to extend the proposal due date as well as the other changes addressed in the Industry Questions with Answers will be forthcoming.
  3. Proposals are not due on 17 Mar 2026, however, SAM.gov will still reflect this date as SAM.gov does not allow a blank date entry.   
  4. The revised proposal receipt date is To Be Determined.  
  5. This SAM.gov posting will be revised at that time to reflect the revised proposal due date.
  6. All comments, recommendations, concerns, and questions should be submitted to the PCO, Oya Harrison, oya.harrison.1@us.af.mil and the Contract Specialist, Adam Hudson, adam.hudson.4@us.af.mil .

25 Feb 2026: The purpose of this update is to post Questions to Industry and to advise that RFP Amendment 0003 is forthcoming. Amendment 0003 will reduce LRIP quantities and extend the proposal due date. 

1) Questions to Industry dated 25 Feb 2026 is posted here.

2) Request feedback to be received NLT 4pm EST, Monday, 02 Mar 2026 to the POCs listed below. 

3) All comments, recommendations, concerns, and questions should be submitted to the PCO, Oya Harrison, oya.harrison.1@us.af.mil; and the Contract Specialist, Adam Hudson, adam.hudson.4@us.af.mil

23 Feb 2026: As of 23 Feb 2026 there has not been a resolution from the SAM.gov helpdesk regarding the RFP Attachment 6_Excel Cost Model, dated 15 Sep 2025. Please email oya.harrison.1@us.af.mil to request the RFP Attachment 6_Excel Cost Model, dated 15 Sep 2025. 

19 Feb 2026: We are working with the SAM.gov helpdesk to get the issue with the RFP Attachment 6_Excel Cost Model, dated 15 Sep 2025, resolved.  An update will be posted here once it is resolved. 

17 Feb 2026: The purpose of this update is to provide RFP Amendment 0002. RFP Amendment 0002 extends the proposal due date to 17 Mar 2026, 3:30 PM EDT. Revised Attachments as referenced in RFP Amendment 0002 are hereby posted here. 

17 Feb 2026: The purpose of this update is to advise Industry that the USG anticipates RFP Amendment 0002 will be released NLT two weeks from today. 

22 Sep 2025: The purpose of this update is to provide RFP Amendment 0001. RFP Amendment 0001 extends the proposal due date to Indefinite due to a received protest. However, SAM.gov will reflect a date of 31 Dec 2026 as SAM.gov does not allow a blank date entry. A firm proposal due date will be identified in an RFP amendment upon the resolution of the protest.   

18 Sep 2025: The purpose of this update is to advise Industry the following:

  1. Proposals are not due on 22 Sep 2025. However, SAM.gov will still reflect this date as SAM.gov does not allow a blank date entry.   
  2. The revised proposal receipt date is To Be Determined.  
  3. An RFP Amendment to extend the proposal due date as well as the other changes addressed in the Industry Questions with Answers will be forthcoming.
  4. This SAM.gov posting will be revised at that time to reflect the revised proposal due date.
  5. All comments, recommendations, concerns, and questions should be submitted to the PCO, Oya Harrison, oya.harrison.1@us.af.mil and the Contract Specialist, Alexis Davis, alexis.davis.13@us.af.mil .

04 Sep 2025: The purpose of this update is to provide Industry with answers to their RFP questions.

  1. Industry Questions with Answers are posted here.
  2. An RFP Amendment for the changes addressed in the Industry Questions with Answers will be forthcoming.
  3. All comments, recommendations, concerns, and questions should be submitted to the PCO, Oya Harrison, oya.harrison.1@us.af.mil and the Contract Specialist, Alexis Davis, alexis.davis.13@us.af.mil 

05 Aug 2025: 

This Request for Proposal (RFP) is for Common Armament Tester-Fighters (CAT-F). This effort requires the development, manufacture, and sustainment of a common armament tester for the F-16, F-15, and A-10 platforms, capable of testing Preload, Clean Wing, and Fault Isolation Requirements at both O-Level and I-Level Maintenance.

The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 334515, Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals, with a corresponding small business size standard of 750 employees, and Product or Service Code (PSC) 4920.

This acquisition will utilize the Tradeoff Source Selection Procedures in accordance with the DoD Source Selection Procedures, dated 20 Aug 2022, and DAFFARS MP 5315.3. It will be comprised of an Initial Source Selection that will result in up to two (2) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts to two (2) offerors with a Final Downselect to at least one (1) contractor following Critical Design Review (CDR). The Initial Source Selection will result in the award for CAT-F System Design. In the Initial Source Selection, the Government will conduct a full and open competition to narrow the competitive field down to no more than two (2) contractors that will execute CAT-F System Design and proceed to the Final Downselect. The Contracts will contain options for the execution of the program beyond the basic contract. The Final Downselect source selection will determine which contractor’s Option I may be exercised. 

The IDIQ contracts will utilize a mix of pricing arrangements, including Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF), Firm Fixed Price (FFP), and Cost Reimbursement-No Fee (CR-NF).

The Period of Performance for the resultant contracts shall include a 1 year Basic and 4 one year Options (in accordance with FAR 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract). The Basic is for Prototype Design and Digital Development of the O-Level and I-Level Testers. Option I is for EMD and Production but will only be exercised for the contractor(s) chosen during the Downselect.

The following estimated quantities will be required for delivery during the Basic:

Qty of 4 for the F-16 O-Level Handheld Tester Prototype

Qty of 4 for the F-15 O-Level Handheld Tester Prototype

Qty of 4 for the A-10 O-Level Handheld Tester Prototype

The following estimated quantities will be required for delivery during Options I-IV:

Qty of 303 EA for the F-16 O-Level Testers

Qty of 172 EA for the F-15 O-Level Testers

Qty of 68 EA for the A-10 O-Level Testers

Qty of 143 EA for the F-16 I-Level Testers

Qty of 80 EA for the F-15 I-Level Testers

Qty of 42 EA for the A-10 I-Level Testers

Offerors shall prepare their proposals in accordance with mandatory and detailed instructions contained in the RFP.

If access to the bidder’s library is needed, submit a completed DD Form 2345, Militarily Critical Technical Data Agreement, to the POCs listed below.

All comments, recommendations, concerns, and questions in regards to this notice should be submitted to the PCO, Oya Harrison, oya.harrison.1@us.af.mil and the Contract Specialist, Alexis Davis, Alexis.Davis.13@us.af.mil. 

Update #13 ·

22 April 2026: The purpose of this update is to advise Industry the following:

  1. Industry Questions and Answers dated 22 April 2026 are posted here.
  2. RFP Amendment 0004 to extend the proposal due date (time) as well as the other changes addressed in the Industry Questions with Answers will be forthcoming. 

14 Apr 2026: The purpose of this update is to provide RFP Amendment 0003. RFP Amendment 0003 extends the proposal due date to 14 May 2026, 3:30 PM EDT. Revised Attachments as referenced in RFP Amendment 0003 are hereby posted here. 

All comments, recommendations, concerns, and questions should be submitted to the PCO, Brandi Owens, brandi.owens@us.af.mil, and the Contract Specialist, Adam Hudson, adam.hudson.4@us.af.mil

30 Mar 2026: The purpose of this update is to advise Industry the following:

  1. The USG anticipates RFP Amendment 0003 will be released within two weeks from today. 
  2. RFP Amendment 0003 will extend the proposal due date as well as make other changes such as reduce the LRIP quantities, incorporate Long Lead Item CLINs, and incorporate revised attachments.
  3. This SAM.gov posting will be revised at that time to reflect the revised proposal due date. SAM.gov still reflects 17 Mar 2026 as the proposal due date as SAM.gov does not allow a blank date entry.   
  4. Industry Questions with Answers will be posted shortly. 
  5. All comments, recommendations, concerns, and questions should be submitted to the PCO, Oya Harrison, oya.harrison.1@us.af.mil, and the Contract Specialist, Adam Hudson, adam.hudson.4@us.af.mil . 
  6. Effective 06 Apr 2026 the PCO for this effort will be Brandi Owens, Brandi.Owens@us.af.mil. The Contract Specialist will remain as Adam Hudson, adam.hudson.4@us.af.mil 

06 Mar 2026: The purpose of this update is to advise Industry the following:

  1. Industry Questions with Answers are posted here.
  2. RFP Amendment 0003 to extend the proposal due date as well as the other changes addressed in the Industry Questions with Answers will be forthcoming.
  3. Proposals are not due on 17 Mar 2026, however, SAM.gov will still reflect this date as SAM.gov does not allow a blank date entry.   
  4. The revised proposal receipt date is To Be Determined.  
  5. This SAM.gov posting will be revised at that time to reflect the revised proposal due date.
  6. All comments, recommendations, concerns, and questions should be submitted to the PCO, Oya Harrison, oya.harrison.1@us.af.mil and the Contract Specialist, Adam Hudson, adam.hudson.4@us.af.mil .

25 Feb 2026: The purpose of this update is to post Questions to Industry and to advise that RFP Amendment 0003 is forthcoming. Amendment 0003 will reduce LRIP quantities and extend the proposal due date. 

1) Questions to Industry dated 25 Feb 2026 is posted here.

2) Request feedback to be received NLT 4pm EST, Monday, 02 Mar 2026 to the POCs listed below. 

3) All comments, recommendations, concerns, and questions should be submitted to the PCO, Oya Harrison, oya.harrison.1@us.af.mil; and the Contract Specialist, Adam Hudson, adam.hudson.4@us.af.mil

23 Feb 2026: As of 23 Feb 2026 there has not been a resolution from the SAM.gov helpdesk regarding the RFP Attachment 6_Excel Cost Model, dated 15 Sep 2025. Please email oya.harrison.1@us.af.mil to request the RFP Attachment 6_Excel Cost Model, dated 15 Sep 2025. 

19 Feb 2026: We are working with the SAM.gov helpdesk to get the issue with the RFP Attachment 6_Excel Cost Model, dated 15 Sep 2025, resolved.  An update will be posted here once it is resolved. 

17 Feb 2026: The purpose of this update is to provide RFP Amendment 0002. RFP Amendment 0002 extends the proposal due date to 17 Mar 2026, 3:30 PM EDT. Revised Attachments as referenced in RFP Amendment 0002 are hereby posted here. 

17 Feb 2026: The purpose of this update is to advise Industry that the USG anticipates RFP Amendment 0002 will be released NLT two weeks from today. 

22 Sep 2025: The purpose of this update is to provide RFP Amendment 0001. RFP Amendment 0001 extends the proposal due date to Indefinite due to a received protest. However, SAM.gov will reflect a date of 31 Dec 2026 as SAM.gov does not allow a blank date entry. A firm proposal due date will be identified in an RFP amendment upon the resolution of the protest.   

18 Sep 2025: The purpose of this update is to advise Industry the following:

  1. Proposals are not due on 22 Sep 2025. However, SAM.gov will still reflect this date as SAM.gov does not allow a blank date entry.   
  2. The revised proposal receipt date is To Be Determined.  
  3. An RFP Amendment to extend the proposal due date as well as the other changes addressed in the Industry Questions with Answers will be forthcoming.
  4. This SAM.gov posting will be revised at that time to reflect the revised proposal due date.
  5. All comments, recommendations, concerns, and questions should be submitted to the PCO, Oya Harrison, oya.harrison.1@us.af.mil and the Contract Specialist, Alexis Davis, alexis.davis.13@us.af.mil .

04 Sep 2025: The purpose of this update is to provide Industry with answers to their RFP questions.

  1. Industry Questions with Answers are posted here.
  2. An RFP Amendment for the changes addressed in the Industry Questions with Answers will be forthcoming.
  3. All comments, recommendations, concerns, and questions should be submitted to the PCO, Oya Harrison, oya.harrison.1@us.af.mil and the Contract Specialist, Alexis Davis, alexis.davis.13@us.af.mil 

05 Aug 2025: 

This Request for Proposal (RFP) is for Common Armament Tester-Fighters (CAT-F). This effort requires the development, manufacture, and sustainment of a common armament tester for the F-16, F-15, and A-10 platforms, capable of testing Preload, Clean Wing, and Fault Isolation Requirements at both O-Level and I-Level Maintenance.

The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 334515, Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals, with a corresponding small business size standard of 750 employees, and Product or Service Code (PSC) 4920.

This acquisition will utilize the Tradeoff Source Selection Procedures in accordance with the DoD Source Selection Procedures, dated 20 Aug 2022, and DAFFARS MP 5315.3. It will be comprised of an Initial Source Selection that will result in up to two (2) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts to two (2) offerors with a Final Downselect to at least one (1) contractor following Critical Design Review (CDR). The Initial Source Selection will result in the award for CAT-F System Design. In the Initial Source Selection, the Government will conduct a full and open competition to narrow the competitive field down to no more than two (2) contractors that will execute CAT-F System Design and proceed to the Final Downselect. The Contracts will contain options for the execution of the program beyond the basic contract. The Final Downselect source selection will determine which contractor’s Option I may be exercised. 

The IDIQ contracts will utilize a mix of pricing arrangements, including Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF), Firm Fixed Price (FFP), and Cost Reimbursement-No Fee (CR-NF).

The Period of Performance for the resultant contracts shall include a 1 year Basic and 4 one year Options (in accordance with FAR 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract). The Basic is for Prototype Design and Digital Development of the O-Level and I-Level Testers. Option I is for EMD and Production but will only be exercised for the contractor(s) chosen during the Downselect.

The following estimated quantities will be required for delivery during the Basic:

Qty of 4 for the F-16 O-Level Handheld Tester Prototype

Qty of 4 for the F-15 O-Level Handheld Tester Prototype

Qty of 4 for the A-10 O-Level Handheld Tester Prototype

The following estimated quantities will be required for delivery during Options I-IV:

Qty of 303 EA for the F-16 O-Level Testers

Qty of 172 EA for the F-15 O-Level Testers

Qty of 68 EA for the A-10 O-Level Testers

Qty of 143 EA for the F-16 I-Level Testers

Qty of 80 EA for the F-15 I-Level Testers

Qty of 42 EA for the A-10 I-Level Testers

Offerors shall prepare their proposals in accordance with mandatory and detailed instructions contained in the RFP.

If access to the bidder’s library is needed, submit a completed DD Form 2345, Militarily Critical Technical Data Agreement, to the POCs listed below.

All comments, recommendations, concerns, and questions in regards to this notice should be submitted to the PCO, Oya Harrison, oya.harrison.1@us.af.mil and the Contract Specialist, Alexis Davis, Alexis.Davis.13@us.af.mil. 

Update #12 ·

14 Apr 2026: The purpose of this update is to provide RFP Amendment 0003. RFP Amendment 0003 extends the proposal due date to 14 May 2026, 3:30 PM EDT. Revised Attachments as referenced in RFP Amendment 0003 are hereby posted here. 

All comments, recommendations, concerns, and questions should be submitted to the PCO, Brandi Owens, brandi.owens@us.af.mil, and the Contract Specialist, Adam Hudson, adam.hudson.4@us.af.mil

30 Mar 2026: The purpose of this update is to advise Industry the following:

  1. The USG anticipates RFP Amendment 0003 will be released within two weeks from today. 
  2. RFP Amendment 0003 will extend the proposal due date as well as make other changes such as reduce the LRIP quantities, incorporate Long Lead Item CLINs, and incorporate revised attachments.
  3. This SAM.gov posting will be revised at that time to reflect the revised proposal due date. SAM.gov still reflects 17 Mar 2026 as the proposal due date as SAM.gov does not allow a blank date entry.   
  4. Industry Questions with Answers will be posted shortly. 
  5. All comments, recommendations, concerns, and questions should be submitted to the PCO, Oya Harrison, oya.harrison.1@us.af.mil, and the Contract Specialist, Adam Hudson, adam.hudson.4@us.af.mil . 
  6. Effective 06 Apr 2026 the PCO for this effort will be Brandi Owens, Brandi.Owens@us.af.mil. The Contract Specialist will remain as Adam Hudson, adam.hudson.4@us.af.mil 

06 Mar 2026: The purpose of this update is to advise Industry the following:

  1. Industry Questions with Answers are posted here.
  2. RFP Amendment 0003 to extend the proposal due date as well as the other changes addressed in the Industry Questions with Answers will be forthcoming.
  3. Proposals are not due on 17 Mar 2026, however, SAM.gov will still reflect this date as SAM.gov does not allow a blank date entry.   
  4. The revised proposal receipt date is To Be Determined.  
  5. This SAM.gov posting will be revised at that time to reflect the revised proposal due date.
  6. All comments, recommendations, concerns, and questions should be submitted to the PCO, Oya Harrison, oya.harrison.1@us.af.mil and the Contract Specialist, Adam Hudson, adam.hudson.4@us.af.mil .

25 Feb 2026: The purpose of this update is to post Questions to Industry and to advise that RFP Amendment 0003 is forthcoming. Amendment 0003 will reduce LRIP quantities and extend the proposal due date. 

1) Questions to Industry dated 25 Feb 2026 is posted here.

2) Request feedback to be received NLT 4pm EST, Monday, 02 Mar 2026 to the POCs listed below. 

3) All comments, recommendations, concerns, and questions should be submitted to the PCO, Oya Harrison, oya.harrison.1@us.af.mil; and the Contract Specialist, Adam Hudson, adam.hudson.4@us.af.mil

23 Feb 2026: As of 23 Feb 2026 there has not been a resolution from the SAM.gov helpdesk regarding the RFP Attachment 6_Excel Cost Model, dated 15 Sep 2025. Please email oya.harrison.1@us.af.mil to request the RFP Attachment 6_Excel Cost Model, dated 15 Sep 2025. 

19 Feb 2026: We are working with the SAM.gov helpdesk to get the issue with the RFP Attachment 6_Excel Cost Model, dated 15 Sep 2025, resolved.  An update will be posted here once it is resolved. 

17 Feb 2026: The purpose of this update is to provide RFP Amendment 0002. RFP Amendment 0002 extends the proposal due date to 17 Mar 2026, 3:30 PM EDT. Revised Attachments as referenced in RFP Amendment 0002 are hereby posted here. 

17 Feb 2026: The purpose of this update is to advise Industry that the USG anticipates RFP Amendment 0002 will be released NLT two weeks from today. 

22 Sep 2025: The purpose of this update is to provide RFP Amendment 0001. RFP Amendment 0001 extends the proposal due date to Indefinite due to a received protest. However, SAM.gov will reflect a date of 31 Dec 2026 as SAM.gov does not allow a blank date entry. A firm proposal due date will be identified in an RFP amendment upon the resolution of the protest.   

18 Sep 2025: The purpose of this update is to advise Industry the following:

  1. Proposals are not due on 22 Sep 2025. However, SAM.gov will still reflect this date as SAM.gov does not allow a blank date entry.   
  2. The revised proposal receipt date is To Be Determined.  
  3. An RFP Amendment to extend the proposal due date as well as the other changes addressed in the Industry Questions with Answers will be forthcoming.
  4. This SAM.gov posting will be revised at that time to reflect the revised proposal due date.
  5. All comments, recommendations, concerns, and questions should be submitted to the PCO, Oya Harrison, oya.harrison.1@us.af.mil and the Contract Specialist, Alexis Davis, alexis.davis.13@us.af.mil .

04 Sep 2025: The purpose of this update is to provide Industry with answers to their RFP questions.

  1. Industry Questions with Answers are posted here.
  2. An RFP Amendment for the changes addressed in the Industry Questions with Answers will be forthcoming.
  3. All comments, recommendations, concerns, and questions should be submitted to the PCO, Oya Harrison, oya.harrison.1@us.af.mil and the Contract Specialist, Alexis Davis, alexis.davis.13@us.af.mil 

05 Aug 2025: 

This Request for Proposal (RFP) is for Common Armament Tester-Fighters (CAT-F). This effort requires the development, manufacture, and sustainment of a common armament tester for the F-16, F-15, and A-10 platforms, capable of testing Preload, Clean Wing, and Fault Isolation Requirements at both O-Level and I-Level Maintenance.

The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 334515, Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals, with a corresponding small business size standard of 750 employees, and Product or Service Code (PSC) 4920.

This acquisition will utilize the Tradeoff Source Selection Procedures in accordance with the DoD Source Selection Procedures, dated 20 Aug 2022, and DAFFARS MP 5315.3. It will be comprised of an Initial Source Selection that will result in up to two (2) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts to two (2) offerors with a Final Downselect to at least one (1) contractor following Critical Design Review (CDR). The Initial Source Selection will result in the award for CAT-F System Design. In the Initial Source Selection, the Government will conduct a full and open competition to narrow the competitive field down to no more than two (2) contractors that will execute CAT-F System Design and proceed to the Final Downselect. The Contracts will contain options for the execution of the program beyond the basic contract. The Final Downselect source selection will determine which contractor’s Option I may be exercised. 

The IDIQ contracts will utilize a mix of pricing arrangements, including Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF), Firm Fixed Price (FFP), and Cost Reimbursement-No Fee (CR-NF).

The Period of Performance for the resultant contracts shall include a 1 year Basic and 4 one year Options (in accordance with FAR 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract). The Basic is for Prototype Design and Digital Development of the O-Level and I-Level Testers. Option I is for EMD and Production but will only be exercised for the contractor(s) chosen during the Downselect.

The following estimated quantities will be required for delivery during the Basic:

Qty of 4 for the F-16 O-Level Handheld Tester Prototype

Qty of 4 for the F-15 O-Level Handheld Tester Prototype

Qty of 4 for the A-10 O-Level Handheld Tester Prototype

The following estimated quantities will be required for delivery during Options I-IV:

Qty of 303 EA for the F-16 O-Level Testers

Qty of 172 EA for the F-15 O-Level Testers

Qty of 68 EA for the A-10 O-Level Testers

Qty of 143 EA for the F-16 I-Level Testers

Qty of 80 EA for the F-15 I-Level Testers

Qty of 42 EA for the A-10 I-Level Testers

Offerors shall prepare their proposals in accordance with mandatory and detailed instructions contained in the RFP.

If access to the bidder’s library is needed, submit a completed DD Form 2345, Militarily Critical Technical Data Agreement, to the POCs listed below.

All comments, recommendations, concerns, and questions in regards to this notice should be submitted to the PCO, Oya Harrison, oya.harrison.1@us.af.mil and the Contract Specialist, Alexis Davis, Alexis.Davis.13@us.af.mil. 

Update #11 ·

30 Mar 2026: The purpose of this update is to advise Industry the following:

  1. The USG anticipates RFP Amendment 0003 will be released within two weeks from today. 
  2. RFP Amendment 0003 will extend the proposal due date as well as make other changes such as reduce the LRIP quantities, incorporate Long Lead Item CLINs, and incorporate revised attachments.
  3. This SAM.gov posting will be revised at that time to reflect the revised proposal due date. SAM.gov still reflects 17 Mar 2026 as the proposal due date as SAM.gov does not allow a blank date entry.   
  4. Industry Questions with Answers will be posted shortly. 
  5. All comments, recommendations, concerns, and questions should be submitted to the PCO, Oya Harrison, oya.harrison.1@us.af.mil, and the Contract Specialist, Adam Hudson, adam.hudson.4@us.af.mil . 
  6. Effective 06 Apr 2026 the PCO for this effort will be Brandi Owens, Brandi.Owens@us.af.mil. The Contract Specialist will remain as Adam Hudson, adam.hudson.4@us.af.mil 

06 Mar 2026: The purpose of this update is to advise Industry the following:

  1. Industry Questions with Answers are posted here.
  2. RFP Amendment 0003 to extend the proposal due date as well as the other changes addressed in the Industry Questions with Answers will be forthcoming.
  3. Proposals are not due on 17 Mar 2026, however, SAM.gov will still reflect this date as SAM.gov does not allow a blank date entry.   
  4. The revised proposal receipt date is To Be Determined.  
  5. This SAM.gov posting will be revised at that time to reflect the revised proposal due date.
  6. All comments, recommendations, concerns, and questions should be submitted to the PCO, Oya Harrison, oya.harrison.1@us.af.mil and the Contract Specialist, Adam Hudson, adam.hudson.4@us.af.mil .

25 Feb 2026: The purpose of this update is to post Questions to Industry and to advise that RFP Amendment 0003 is forthcoming. Amendment 0003 will reduce LRIP quantities and extend the proposal due date. 

1) Questions to Industry dated 25 Feb 2026 is posted here.

2) Request feedback to be received NLT 4pm EST, Monday, 02 Mar 2026 to the POCs listed below. 

3) All comments, recommendations, concerns, and questions should be submitted to the PCO, Oya Harrison, oya.harrison.1@us.af.mil; and the Contract Specialist, Adam Hudson, adam.hudson.4@us.af.mil

23 Feb 2026: As of 23 Feb 2026 there has not been a resolution from the SAM.gov helpdesk regarding the RFP Attachment 6_Excel Cost Model, dated 15 Sep 2025. Please email oya.harrison.1@us.af.mil to request the RFP Attachment 6_Excel Cost Model, dated 15 Sep 2025. 

19 Feb 2026: We are working with the SAM.gov helpdesk to get the issue with the RFP Attachment 6_Excel Cost Model, dated 15 Sep 2025, resolved.  An update will be posted here once it is resolved. 

17 Feb 2026: The purpose of this update is to provide RFP Amendment 0002. RFP Amendment 0002 extends the proposal due date to 17 Mar 2026, 3:30 PM EDT. Revised Attachments as referenced in RFP Amendment 0002 are hereby posted here. 

17 Feb 2026: The purpose of this update is to advise Industry that the USG anticipates RFP Amendment 0002 will be released NLT two weeks from today. 

22 Sep 2025: The purpose of this update is to provide RFP Amendment 0001. RFP Amendment 0001 extends the proposal due date to Indefinite due to a received protest. However, SAM.gov will reflect a date of 31 Dec 2026 as SAM.gov does not allow a blank date entry. A firm proposal due date will be identified in an RFP amendment upon the resolution of the protest.   

18 Sep 2025: The purpose of this update is to advise Industry the following:

  1. Proposals are not due on 22 Sep 2025. However, SAM.gov will still reflect this date as SAM.gov does not allow a blank date entry.   
  2. The revised proposal receipt date is To Be Determined.  
  3. An RFP Amendment to extend the proposal due date as well as the other changes addressed in the Industry Questions with Answers will be forthcoming.
  4. This SAM.gov posting will be revised at that time to reflect the revised proposal due date.
  5. All comments, recommendations, concerns, and questions should be submitted to the PCO, Oya Harrison, oya.harrison.1@us.af.mil and the Contract Specialist, Alexis Davis, alexis.davis.13@us.af.mil .

04 Sep 2025: The purpose of this update is to provide Industry with answers to their RFP questions.

  1. Industry Questions with Answers are posted here.
  2. An RFP Amendment for the changes addressed in the Industry Questions with Answers will be forthcoming.
  3. All comments, recommendations, concerns, and questions should be submitted to the PCO, Oya Harrison, oya.harrison.1@us.af.mil and the Contract Specialist, Alexis Davis, alexis.davis.13@us.af.mil 

05 Aug 2025: 

This Request for Proposal (RFP) is for Common Armament Tester-Fighters (CAT-F). This effort requires the development, manufacture, and sustainment of a common armament tester for the F-16, F-15, and A-10 platforms, capable of testing Preload, Clean Wing, and Fault Isolation Requirements at both O-Level and I-Level Maintenance.

The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 334515, Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals, with a corresponding small business size standard of 750 employees, and Product or Service Code (PSC) 4920.

This acquisition will utilize the Tradeoff Source Selection Procedures in accordance with the DoD Source Selection Procedures, dated 20 Aug 2022, and DAFFARS MP 5315.3. It will be comprised of an Initial Source Selection that will result in up to two (2) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts to two (2) offerors with a Final Downselect to at least one (1) contractor following Critical Design Review (CDR). The Initial Source Selection will result in the award for CAT-F System Design. In the Initial Source Selection, the Government will conduct a full and open competition to narrow the competitive field down to no more than two (2) contractors that will execute CAT-F System Design and proceed to the Final Downselect. The Contracts will contain options for the execution of the program beyond the basic contract. The Final Downselect source selection will determine which contractor’s Option I may be exercised. 

The IDIQ contracts will utilize a mix of pricing arrangements, including Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF), Firm Fixed Price (FFP), and Cost Reimbursement-No Fee (CR-NF).

The Period of Performance for the resultant contracts shall include a 1 year Basic and 4 one year Options (in accordance with FAR 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract). The Basic is for Prototype Design and Digital Development of the O-Level and I-Level Testers. Option I is for EMD and Production but will only be exercised for the contractor(s) chosen during the Downselect.

The following estimated quantities will be required for delivery during the Basic:

Qty of 4 for the F-16 O-Level Handheld Tester Prototype

Qty of 4 for the F-15 O-Level Handheld Tester Prototype

Qty of 4 for the A-10 O-Level Handheld Tester Prototype

The following estimated quantities will be required for delivery during Options I-IV:

Qty of 303 EA for the F-16 O-Level Testers

Qty of 172 EA for the F-15 O-Level Testers

Qty of 68 EA for the A-10 O-Level Testers

Qty of 143 EA for the F-16 I-Level Testers

Qty of 80 EA for the F-15 I-Level Testers

Qty of 42 EA for the A-10 I-Level Testers

Offerors shall prepare their proposals in accordance with mandatory and detailed instructions contained in the RFP.

If access to the bidder’s library is needed, submit a completed DD Form 2345, Militarily Critical Technical Data Agreement, to the POCs listed below.

All comments, recommendations, concerns, and questions in regards to this notice should be submitted to the PCO, Oya Harrison, oya.harrison.1@us.af.mil and the Contract Specialist, Alexis Davis, Alexis.Davis.13@us.af.mil. 

Update #10 ·

06 Mar 2026: The purpose of this update is to advise Industry the following:

  1. Industry Questions with Answers are posted here.
  2. RFP Amendment 0003 to extend the proposal due date as well as the other changes addressed in the Industry Questions with Answers will be forthcoming.
  3. Proposals are not due on 17 Mar 2026, however, SAM.gov will still reflect this date as SAM.gov does not allow a blank date entry.   
  4. The revised proposal receipt date is To Be Determined.  
  5. This SAM.gov posting will be revised at that time to reflect the revised proposal due date.
  6. All comments, recommendations, concerns, and questions should be submitted to the PCO, Oya Harrison, oya.harrison.1@us.af.mil and the Contract Specialist, Adam Hudson, adam.hudson.4@us.af.mil .

25 Feb 2026: The purpose of this update is to post Questions to Industry and to advise that RFP Amendment 0003 is forthcoming. Amendment 0003 will reduce LRIP quantities and extend the proposal due date. 

1) Questions to Industry dated 25 Feb 2026 is posted here.

2) Request feedback to be received NLT 4pm EST, Monday, 02 Mar 2026 to the POCs listed below. 

3) All comments, recommendations, concerns, and questions should be submitted to the PCO, Oya Harrison, oya.harrison.1@us.af.mil; and the Contract Specialist, Adam Hudson, adam.hudson.4@us.af.mil

23 Feb 2026: As of 23 Feb 2026 there has not been a resolution from the SAM.gov helpdesk regarding the RFP Attachment 6_Excel Cost Model, dated 15 Sep 2025. Please email oya.harrison.1@us.af.mil to request the RFP Attachment 6_Excel Cost Model, dated 15 Sep 2025. 

19 Feb 2026: We are working with the SAM.gov helpdesk to get the issue with the RFP Attachment 6_Excel Cost Model, dated 15 Sep 2025, resolved.  An update will be posted here once it is resolved. 

17 Feb 2026: The purpose of this update is to provide RFP Amendment 0002. RFP Amendment 0002 extends the proposal due date to 17 Mar 2026, 3:30 PM EDT. Revised Attachments as referenced in RFP Amendment 0002 are hereby posted here. 

17 Feb 2026: The purpose of this update is to advise Industry that the USG anticipates RFP Amendment 0002 will be released NLT two weeks from today. 

22 Sep 2025: The purpose of this update is to provide RFP Amendment 0001. RFP Amendment 0001 extends the proposal due date to Indefinite due to a received protest. However, SAM.gov will reflect a date of 31 Dec 2026 as SAM.gov does not allow a blank date entry. A firm proposal due date will be identified in an RFP amendment upon the resolution of the protest.   

18 Sep 2025: The purpose of this update is to advise Industry the following:

  1. Proposals are not due on 22 Sep 2025. However, SAM.gov will still reflect this date as SAM.gov does not allow a blank date entry.   
  2. The revised proposal receipt date is To Be Determined.  
  3. An RFP Amendment to extend the proposal due date as well as the other changes addressed in the Industry Questions with Answers will be forthcoming.
  4. This SAM.gov posting will be revised at that time to reflect the revised proposal due date.
  5. All comments, recommendations, concerns, and questions should be submitted to the PCO, Oya Harrison, oya.harrison.1@us.af.mil and the Contract Specialist, Alexis Davis, alexis.davis.13@us.af.mil .

04 Sep 2025: The purpose of this update is to provide Industry with answers to their RFP questions.

  1. Industry Questions with Answers are posted here.
  2. An RFP Amendment for the changes addressed in the Industry Questions with Answers will be forthcoming.
  3. All comments, recommendations, concerns, and questions should be submitted to the PCO, Oya Harrison, oya.harrison.1@us.af.mil and the Contract Specialist, Alexis Davis, alexis.davis.13@us.af.mil 

05 Aug 2025: 

This Request for Proposal (RFP) is for Common Armament Tester-Fighters (CAT-F). This effort requires the development, manufacture, and sustainment of a common armament tester for the F-16, F-15, and A-10 platforms, capable of testing Preload, Clean Wing, and Fault Isolation Requirements at both O-Level and I-Level Maintenance.

The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 334515, Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals, with a corresponding small business size standard of 750 employees, and Product or Service Code (PSC) 4920.

This acquisition will utilize the Tradeoff Source Selection Procedures in accordance with the DoD Source Selection Procedures, dated 20 Aug 2022, and DAFFARS MP 5315.3. It will be comprised of an Initial Source Selection that will result in up to two (2) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts to two (2) offerors with a Final Downselect to at least one (1) contractor following Critical Design Review (CDR). The Initial Source Selection will result in the award for CAT-F System Design. In the Initial Source Selection, the Government will conduct a full and open competition to narrow the competitive field down to no more than two (2) contractors that will execute CAT-F System Design and proceed to the Final Downselect. The Contracts will contain options for the execution of the program beyond the basic contract. The Final Downselect source selection will determine which contractor’s Option I may be exercised. 

The IDIQ contracts will utilize a mix of pricing arrangements, including Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF), Firm Fixed Price (FFP), and Cost Reimbursement-No Fee (CR-NF).

The Period of Performance for the resultant contracts shall include a 1 year Basic and 4 one year Options (in accordance with FAR 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract). The Basic is for Prototype Design and Digital Development of the O-Level and I-Level Testers. Option I is for EMD and Production but will only be exercised for the contractor(s) chosen during the Downselect.

The following estimated quantities will be required for delivery during the Basic:

Qty of 4 for the F-16 O-Level Handheld Tester Prototype

Qty of 4 for the F-15 O-Level Handheld Tester Prototype

Qty of 4 for the A-10 O-Level Handheld Tester Prototype

The following estimated quantities will be required for delivery during Options I-IV:

Qty of 303 EA for the F-16 O-Level Testers

Qty of 172 EA for the F-15 O-Level Testers

Qty of 68 EA for the A-10 O-Level Testers

Qty of 143 EA for the F-16 I-Level Testers

Qty of 80 EA for the F-15 I-Level Testers

Qty of 42 EA for the A-10 I-Level Testers

Offerors shall prepare their proposals in accordance with mandatory and detailed instructions contained in the RFP.

If access to the bidder’s library is needed, submit a completed DD Form 2345, Militarily Critical Technical Data Agreement, to the POCs listed below.

All comments, recommendations, concerns, and questions in regards to this notice should be submitted to the PCO, Oya Harrison, oya.harrison.1@us.af.mil and the Contract Specialist, Alexis Davis, Alexis.Davis.13@us.af.mil. 

Update #9 ·

25 Feb 2026: The purpose of this update is to post Questions to Industry and to advise that RFP Amendment 0003 is forthcoming. Amendment 0003 will reduce LRIP quantities and extend the proposal due date. 

1) Questions to Industry dated 25 Feb 2026 is posted here.

2) Request feedback to be received NLT 4pm EST, Monday, 02 Mar 2026 to the POCs listed below. 

3) All comments, recommendations, concerns, and questions should be submitted to the PCO, Oya Harrison, oya.harrison.1@us.af.mil; and the Contract Specialist, Adam Hudson, adam.hudson.4@us.af.mil

23 Feb 2026: As of 23 Feb 2026 there has not been a resolution from the SAM.gov helpdesk regarding the RFP Attachment 6_Excel Cost Model, dated 15 Sep 2025. Please email oya.harrison.1@us.af.mil to request the RFP Attachment 6_Excel Cost Model, dated 15 Sep 2025. 

19 Feb 2026: We are working with the SAM.gov helpdesk to get the issue with the RFP Attachment 6_Excel Cost Model, dated 15 Sep 2025, resolved.  An update will be posted here once it is resolved. 

17 Feb 2026: The purpose of this update is to provide RFP Amendment 0002. RFP Amendment 0002 extends the proposal due date to 17 Mar 2026, 3:30 PM EDT. Revised Attachments as referenced in RFP Amendment 0002 are hereby posted here. 

17 Feb 2026: The purpose of this update is to advise Industry that the USG anticipates RFP Amendment 0002 will be released NLT two weeks from today. 

22 Sep 2025: The purpose of this update is to provide RFP Amendment 0001. RFP Amendment 0001 extends the proposal due date to Indefinite due to a received protest. However, SAM.gov will reflect a date of 31 Dec 2026 as SAM.gov does not allow a blank date entry. A firm proposal due date will be identified in an RFP amendment upon the resolution of the protest.   

18 Sep 2025: The purpose of this update is to advise Industry the following:

  1. Proposals are not due on 22 Sep 2025. However, SAM.gov will still reflect this date as SAM.gov does not allow a blank date entry.   
  2. The revised proposal receipt date is To Be Determined.  
  3. An RFP Amendment to extend the proposal due date as well as the other changes addressed in the Industry Questions with Answers will be forthcoming.
  4. This SAM.gov posting will be revised at that time to reflect the revised proposal due date.
  5. All comments, recommendations, concerns, and questions should be submitted to the PCO, Oya Harrison, oya.harrison.1@us.af.mil and the Contract Specialist, Alexis Davis, alexis.davis.13@us.af.mil .

04 Sep 2025: The purpose of this update is to provide Industry with answers to their RFP questions.

  1. Industry Questions with Answers are posted here.
  2. An RFP Amendment for the changes addressed in the Industry Questions with Answers will be forthcoming.
  3. All comments, recommendations, concerns, and questions should be submitted to the PCO, Oya Harrison, oya.harrison.1@us.af.mil and the Contract Specialist, Alexis Davis, alexis.davis.13@us.af.mil 

05 Aug 2025: 

This Request for Proposal (RFP) is for Common Armament Tester-Fighters (CAT-F). This effort requires the development, manufacture, and sustainment of a common armament tester for the F-16, F-15, and A-10 platforms, capable of testing Preload, Clean Wing, and Fault Isolation Requirements at both O-Level and I-Level Maintenance.

The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 334515, Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals, with a corresponding small business size standard of 750 employees, and Product or Service Code (PSC) 4920.

This acquisition will utilize the Tradeoff Source Selection Procedures in accordance with the DoD Source Selection Procedures, dated 20 Aug 2022, and DAFFARS MP 5315.3. It will be comprised of an Initial Source Selection that will result in up to two (2) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts to two (2) offerors with a Final Downselect to at least one (1) contractor following Critical Design Review (CDR). The Initial Source Selection will result in the award for CAT-F System Design. In the Initial Source Selection, the Government will conduct a full and open competition to narrow the competitive field down to no more than two (2) contractors that will execute CAT-F System Design and proceed to the Final Downselect. The Contracts will contain options for the execution of the program beyond the basic contract. The Final Downselect source selection will determine which contractor’s Option I may be exercised. 

The IDIQ contracts will utilize a mix of pricing arrangements, including Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF), Firm Fixed Price (FFP), and Cost Reimbursement-No Fee (CR-NF).

The Period of Performance for the resultant contracts shall include a 1 year Basic and 4 one year Options (in accordance with FAR 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract). The Basic is for Prototype Design and Digital Development of the O-Level and I-Level Testers. Option I is for EMD and Production but will only be exercised for the contractor(s) chosen during the Downselect.

The following estimated quantities will be required for delivery during the Basic:

Qty of 4 for the F-16 O-Level Handheld Tester Prototype

Qty of 4 for the F-15 O-Level Handheld Tester Prototype

Qty of 4 for the A-10 O-Level Handheld Tester Prototype

The following estimated quantities will be required for delivery during Options I-IV:

Qty of 303 EA for the F-16 O-Level Testers

Qty of 172 EA for the F-15 O-Level Testers

Qty of 68 EA for the A-10 O-Level Testers

Qty of 143 EA for the F-16 I-Level Testers

Qty of 80 EA for the F-15 I-Level Testers

Qty of 42 EA for the A-10 I-Level Testers

Offerors shall prepare their proposals in accordance with mandatory and detailed instructions contained in the RFP.

If access to the bidder’s library is needed, submit a completed DD Form 2345, Militarily Critical Technical Data Agreement, to the POCs listed below.

All comments, recommendations, concerns, and questions in regards to this notice should be submitted to the PCO, Oya Harrison, oya.harrison.1@us.af.mil and the Contract Specialist, Alexis Davis, Alexis.Davis.13@us.af.mil. 

Update #8 ·

23 Feb 2026: As of 23 Feb 2026 there has not been a resolution from the SAM.gov helpdesk regarding the RFP Attachment 6_Excel Cost Model, dated 15 Sep 2025. Please email oya.harrison.1@us.af.mil to request the RFP Attachment 6_Excel Cost Model, dated 15 Sep 2025. 

19 Feb 2026: We are working with the SAM.gov helpdesk to get the issue with the RFP Attachment 6_Excel Cost Model, dated 15 Sep 2025, resolved.  An update will be posted here once it is resolved. 

17 Feb 2026: The purpose of this update is to provide RFP Amendment 0002. RFP Amendment 0002 extends the proposal due date to 17 Mar 2026, 3:30 PM EDT. Revised Attachments as referenced in RFP Amendment 0002 are hereby posted here. 

17 Feb 2026: The purpose of this update is to advise Industry that the USG anticipates RFP Amendment 0002 will be released NLT two weeks from today. 

22 Sep 2025: The purpose of this update is to provide RFP Amendment 0001. RFP Amendment 0001 extends the proposal due date to Indefinite due to a received protest. However, SAM.gov will reflect a date of 31 Dec 2026 as SAM.gov does not allow a blank date entry. A firm proposal due date will be identified in an RFP amendment upon the resolution of the protest.   

18 Sep 2025: The purpose of this update is to advise Industry the following:

  1. Proposals are not due on 22 Sep 2025. However, SAM.gov will still reflect this date as SAM.gov does not allow a blank date entry.   
  2. The revised proposal receipt date is To Be Determined.  
  3. An RFP Amendment to extend the proposal due date as well as the other changes addressed in the Industry Questions with Answers will be forthcoming.
  4. This SAM.gov posting will be revised at that time to reflect the revised proposal due date.
  5. All comments, recommendations, concerns, and questions should be submitted to the PCO, Oya Harrison, oya.harrison.1@us.af.mil and the Contract Specialist, Alexis Davis, alexis.davis.13@us.af.mil .

04 Sep 2025: The purpose of this update is to provide Industry with answers to their RFP questions.

  1. Industry Questions with Answers are posted here.
  2. An RFP Amendment for the changes addressed in the Industry Questions with Answers will be forthcoming.
  3. All comments, recommendations, concerns, and questions should be submitted to the PCO, Oya Harrison, oya.harrison.1@us.af.mil and the Contract Specialist, Alexis Davis, alexis.davis.13@us.af.mil 

05 Aug 2025: 

This Request for Proposal (RFP) is for Common Armament Tester-Fighters (CAT-F). This effort requires the development, manufacture, and sustainment of a common armament tester for the F-16, F-15, and A-10 platforms, capable of testing Preload, Clean Wing, and Fault Isolation Requirements at both O-Level and I-Level Maintenance.

The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 334515, Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals, with a corresponding small business size standard of 750 employees, and Product or Service Code (PSC) 4920.

This acquisition will utilize the Tradeoff Source Selection Procedures in accordance with the DoD Source Selection Procedures, dated 20 Aug 2022, and DAFFARS MP 5315.3. It will be comprised of an Initial Source Selection that will result in up to two (2) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts to two (2) offerors with a Final Downselect to at least one (1) contractor following Critical Design Review (CDR). The Initial Source Selection will result in the award for CAT-F System Design. In the Initial Source Selection, the Government will conduct a full and open competition to narrow the competitive field down to no more than two (2) contractors that will execute CAT-F System Design and proceed to the Final Downselect. The Contracts will contain options for the execution of the program beyond the basic contract. The Final Downselect source selection will determine which contractor’s Option I may be exercised. 

The IDIQ contracts will utilize a mix of pricing arrangements, including Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF), Firm Fixed Price (FFP), and Cost Reimbursement-No Fee (CR-NF).

The Period of Performance for the resultant contracts shall include a 1 year Basic and 4 one year Options (in accordance with FAR 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract). The Basic is for Prototype Design and Digital Development of the O-Level and I-Level Testers. Option I is for EMD and Production but will only be exercised for the contractor(s) chosen during the Downselect.

The following estimated quantities will be required for delivery during the Basic:

Qty of 4 for the F-16 O-Level Handheld Tester Prototype

Qty of 4 for the F-15 O-Level Handheld Tester Prototype

Qty of 4 for the A-10 O-Level Handheld Tester Prototype

The following estimated quantities will be required for delivery during Options I-IV:

Qty of 303 EA for the F-16 O-Level Testers

Qty of 172 EA for the F-15 O-Level Testers

Qty of 68 EA for the A-10 O-Level Testers

Qty of 143 EA for the F-16 I-Level Testers

Qty of 80 EA for the F-15 I-Level Testers

Qty of 42 EA for the A-10 I-Level Testers

Offerors shall prepare their proposals in accordance with mandatory and detailed instructions contained in the RFP.

If access to the bidder’s library is needed, submit a completed DD Form 2345, Militarily Critical Technical Data Agreement, to the POCs listed below.

All comments, recommendations, concerns, and questions in regards to this notice should be submitted to the PCO, Oya Harrison, oya.harrison.1@us.af.mil and the Contract Specialist, Alexis Davis, Alexis.Davis.13@us.af.mil. 

Update #7 ·

19 Feb 2026: We are working with the SAM.gov helpdesk to get the issue with the RFP Attachment 6_Excel Cost Model, dated 15 Sep 2025, resolved.  An update will be posted here once it is resolved. 

17 Feb 2026: The purpose of this update is to provide RFP Amendment 0002. RFP Amendment 0002 extends the proposal due date to 17 Mar 2026, 3:30 PM EDT. Revised Attachments as referenced in RFP Amendment 0002 are hereby posted here. 

17 Feb 2026: The purpose of this update is to advise Industry that the USG anticipates RFP Amendment 0002 will be released NLT two weeks from today. 

22 Sep 2025: The purpose of this update is to provide RFP Amendment 0001. RFP Amendment 0001 extends the proposal due date to Indefinite due to a received protest. However, SAM.gov will reflect a date of 31 Dec 2026 as SAM.gov does not allow a blank date entry. A firm proposal due date will be identified in an RFP amendment upon the resolution of the protest.   

18 Sep 2025: The purpose of this update is to advise Industry the following:

  1. Proposals are not due on 22 Sep 2025. However, SAM.gov will still reflect this date as SAM.gov does not allow a blank date entry.   
  2. The revised proposal receipt date is To Be Determined.  
  3. An RFP Amendment to extend the proposal due date as well as the other changes addressed in the Industry Questions with Answers will be forthcoming.
  4. This SAM.gov posting will be revised at that time to reflect the revised proposal due date.
  5. All comments, recommendations, concerns, and questions should be submitted to the PCO, Oya Harrison, oya.harrison.1@us.af.mil and the Contract Specialist, Alexis Davis, alexis.davis.13@us.af.mil .

04 Sep 2025: The purpose of this update is to provide Industry with answers to their RFP questions.

  1. Industry Questions with Answers are posted here.
  2. An RFP Amendment for the changes addressed in the Industry Questions with Answers will be forthcoming.
  3. All comments, recommendations, concerns, and questions should be submitted to the PCO, Oya Harrison, oya.harrison.1@us.af.mil and the Contract Specialist, Alexis Davis, alexis.davis.13@us.af.mil 

05 Aug 2025: 

This Request for Proposal (RFP) is for Common Armament Tester-Fighters (CAT-F). This effort requires the development, manufacture, and sustainment of a common armament tester for the F-16, F-15, and A-10 platforms, capable of testing Preload, Clean Wing, and Fault Isolation Requirements at both O-Level and I-Level Maintenance.

The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 334515, Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals, with a corresponding small business size standard of 750 employees, and Product or Service Code (PSC) 4920.

This acquisition will utilize the Tradeoff Source Selection Procedures in accordance with the DoD Source Selection Procedures, dated 20 Aug 2022, and DAFFARS MP 5315.3. It will be comprised of an Initial Source Selection that will result in up to two (2) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts to two (2) offerors with a Final Downselect to at least one (1) contractor following Critical Design Review (CDR). The Initial Source Selection will result in the award for CAT-F System Design. In the Initial Source Selection, the Government will conduct a full and open competition to narrow the competitive field down to no more than two (2) contractors that will execute CAT-F System Design and proceed to the Final Downselect. The Contracts will contain options for the execution of the program beyond the basic contract. The Final Downselect source selection will determine which contractor’s Option I may be exercised. 

The IDIQ contracts will utilize a mix of pricing arrangements, including Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF), Firm Fixed Price (FFP), and Cost Reimbursement-No Fee (CR-NF).

The Period of Performance for the resultant contracts shall include a 1 year Basic and 4 one year Options (in accordance with FAR 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract). The Basic is for Prototype Design and Digital Development of the O-Level and I-Level Testers. Option I is for EMD and Production but will only be exercised for the contractor(s) chosen during the Downselect.

The following estimated quantities will be required for delivery during the Basic:

Qty of 4 for the F-16 O-Level Handheld Tester Prototype

Qty of 4 for the F-15 O-Level Handheld Tester Prototype

Qty of 4 for the A-10 O-Level Handheld Tester Prototype

The following estimated quantities will be required for delivery during Options I-IV:

Qty of 303 EA for the F-16 O-Level Testers

Qty of 172 EA for the F-15 O-Level Testers

Qty of 68 EA for the A-10 O-Level Testers

Qty of 143 EA for the F-16 I-Level Testers

Qty of 80 EA for the F-15 I-Level Testers

Qty of 42 EA for the A-10 I-Level Testers

Offerors shall prepare their proposals in accordance with mandatory and detailed instructions contained in the RFP.

If access to the bidder’s library is needed, submit a completed DD Form 2345, Militarily Critical Technical Data Agreement, to the POCs listed below.

All comments, recommendations, concerns, and questions in regards to this notice should be submitted to the PCO, Oya Harrison, oya.harrison.1@us.af.mil and the Contract Specialist, Alexis Davis, Alexis.Davis.13@us.af.mil. 

Update #6 ·

17 Feb 2026: The purpose of this update is to provide RFP Amendment 0002. RFP Amendment 0002 extends the proposal due date to 17 Mar 2026, 3:30 PM EDT. Revised Attachments as referenced in RFP Amendment 0002 are hereby posted here. 

17 Feb 2026: The purpose of this update is to advise Industry that the USG anticipates RFP Amendment 0002 will be released NLT two weeks from today. 

22 Sep 2025: The purpose of this update is to provide RFP Amendment 0001. RFP Amendment 0001 extends the proposal due date to Indefinite due to a received protest. However, SAM.gov will reflect a date of 31 Dec 2026 as SAM.gov does not allow a blank date entry. A firm proposal due date will be identified in an RFP amendment upon the resolution of the protest.   

18 Sep 2025: The purpose of this update is to advise Industry the following:

  1. Proposals are not due on 22 Sep 2025. However, SAM.gov will still reflect this date as SAM.gov does not allow a blank date entry.   
  2. The revised proposal receipt date is To Be Determined.  
  3. An RFP Amendment to extend the proposal due date as well as the other changes addressed in the Industry Questions with Answers will be forthcoming.
  4. This SAM.gov posting will be revised at that time to reflect the revised proposal due date.
  5. All comments, recommendations, concerns, and questions should be submitted to the PCO, Oya Harrison, oya.harrison.1@us.af.mil and the Contract Specialist, Alexis Davis, alexis.davis.13@us.af.mil .

04 Sep 2025: The purpose of this update is to provide Industry with answers to their RFP questions.

  1. Industry Questions with Answers are posted here.
  2. An RFP Amendment for the changes addressed in the Industry Questions with Answers will be forthcoming.
  3. All comments, recommendations, concerns, and questions should be submitted to the PCO, Oya Harrison, oya.harrison.1@us.af.mil and the Contract Specialist, Alexis Davis, alexis.davis.13@us.af.mil 

05 Aug 2025: 

This Request for Proposal (RFP) is for Common Armament Tester-Fighters (CAT-F). This effort requires the development, manufacture, and sustainment of a common armament tester for the F-16, F-15, and A-10 platforms, capable of testing Preload, Clean Wing, and Fault Isolation Requirements at both O-Level and I-Level Maintenance.

The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 334515, Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals, with a corresponding small business size standard of 750 employees, and Product or Service Code (PSC) 4920.

This acquisition will utilize the Tradeoff Source Selection Procedures in accordance with the DoD Source Selection Procedures, dated 20 Aug 2022, and DAFFARS MP 5315.3. It will be comprised of an Initial Source Selection that will result in up to two (2) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts to two (2) offerors with a Final Downselect to at least one (1) contractor following Critical Design Review (CDR). The Initial Source Selection will result in the award for CAT-F System Design. In the Initial Source Selection, the Government will conduct a full and open competition to narrow the competitive field down to no more than two (2) contractors that will execute CAT-F System Design and proceed to the Final Downselect. The Contracts will contain options for the execution of the program beyond the basic contract. The Final Downselect source selection will determine which contractor’s Option I may be exercised. 

The IDIQ contracts will utilize a mix of pricing arrangements, including Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF), Firm Fixed Price (FFP), and Cost Reimbursement-No Fee (CR-NF).

The Period of Performance for the resultant contracts shall include a 1 year Basic and 4 one year Options (in accordance with FAR 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract). The Basic is for Prototype Design and Digital Development of the O-Level and I-Level Testers. Option I is for EMD and Production but will only be exercised for the contractor(s) chosen during the Downselect.

The following estimated quantities will be required for delivery during the Basic:

Qty of 4 for the F-16 O-Level Handheld Tester Prototype

Qty of 4 for the F-15 O-Level Handheld Tester Prototype

Qty of 4 for the A-10 O-Level Handheld Tester Prototype

The following estimated quantities will be required for delivery during Options I-IV:

Qty of 303 EA for the F-16 O-Level Testers

Qty of 172 EA for the F-15 O-Level Testers

Qty of 68 EA for the A-10 O-Level Testers

Qty of 143 EA for the F-16 I-Level Testers

Qty of 80 EA for the F-15 I-Level Testers

Qty of 42 EA for the A-10 I-Level Testers

Offerors shall prepare their proposals in accordance with mandatory and detailed instructions contained in the RFP.

If access to the bidder’s library is needed, submit a completed DD Form 2345, Militarily Critical Technical Data Agreement, to the POCs listed below.

All comments, recommendations, concerns, and questions in regards to this notice should be submitted to the PCO, Oya Harrison, oya.harrison.1@us.af.mil and the Contract Specialist, Alexis Davis, Alexis.Davis.13@us.af.mil. 

Update #5 ·

17 Feb 2026: The purpose of this update is to advise Industry that the USG anticipates RFP Amendment 0002 will be released NLT two weeks from today. 

22 Sep 2025: The purpose of this update is to provide RFP Amendment 0001. RFP Amendment 0001 extends the proposal due date to Indefinite due to a received protest. However, SAM.gov will reflect a date of 31 Dec 2026 as SAM.gov does not allow a blank date entry. A firm proposal due date will be identified in an RFP amendment upon the resolution of the protest.   

18 Sep 2025: The purpose of this update is to advise Industry the following:

  1. Proposals are not due on 22 Sep 2025. However, SAM.gov will still reflect this date as SAM.gov does not allow a blank date entry.   
  2. The revised proposal receipt date is To Be Determined.  
  3. An RFP Amendment to extend the proposal due date as well as the other changes addressed in the Industry Questions with Answers will be forthcoming.
  4. This SAM.gov posting will be revised at that time to reflect the revised proposal due date.
  5. All comments, recommendations, concerns, and questions should be submitted to the PCO, Oya Harrison, oya.harrison.1@us.af.mil and the Contract Specialist, Alexis Davis, alexis.davis.13@us.af.mil .

04 Sep 2025: The purpose of this update is to provide Industry with answers to their RFP questions.

  1. Industry Questions with Answers are posted here.
  2. An RFP Amendment for the changes addressed in the Industry Questions with Answers will be forthcoming.
  3. All comments, recommendations, concerns, and questions should be submitted to the PCO, Oya Harrison, oya.harrison.1@us.af.mil and the Contract Specialist, Alexis Davis, alexis.davis.13@us.af.mil 

05 Aug 2025: 

This Request for Proposal (RFP) is for Common Armament Tester-Fighters (CAT-F). This effort requires the development, manufacture, and sustainment of a common armament tester for the F-16, F-15, and A-10 platforms, capable of testing Preload, Clean Wing, and Fault Isolation Requirements at both O-Level and I-Level Maintenance.

The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 334515, Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals, with a corresponding small business size standard of 750 employees, and Product or Service Code (PSC) 4920.

This acquisition will utilize the Tradeoff Source Selection Procedures in accordance with the DoD Source Selection Procedures, dated 20 Aug 2022, and DAFFARS MP 5315.3. It will be comprised of an Initial Source Selection that will result in up to two (2) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts to two (2) offerors with a Final Downselect to at least one (1) contractor following Critical Design Review (CDR). The Initial Source Selection will result in the award for CAT-F System Design. In the Initial Source Selection, the Government will conduct a full and open competition to narrow the competitive field down to no more than two (2) contractors that will execute CAT-F System Design and proceed to the Final Downselect. The Contracts will contain options for the execution of the program beyond the basic contract. The Final Downselect source selection will determine which contractor’s Option I may be exercised. 

The IDIQ contracts will utilize a mix of pricing arrangements, including Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF), Firm Fixed Price (FFP), and Cost Reimbursement-No Fee (CR-NF).

The Period of Performance for the resultant contracts shall include a 1 year Basic and 4 one year Options (in accordance with FAR 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract). The Basic is for Prototype Design and Digital Development of the O-Level and I-Level Testers. Option I is for EMD and Production but will only be exercised for the contractor(s) chosen during the Downselect.

The following estimated quantities will be required for delivery during the Basic:

Qty of 4 for the F-16 O-Level Handheld Tester Prototype

Qty of 4 for the F-15 O-Level Handheld Tester Prototype

Qty of 4 for the A-10 O-Level Handheld Tester Prototype

The following estimated quantities will be required for delivery during Options I-IV:

Qty of 303 EA for the F-16 O-Level Testers

Qty of 172 EA for the F-15 O-Level Testers

Qty of 68 EA for the A-10 O-Level Testers

Qty of 143 EA for the F-16 I-Level Testers

Qty of 80 EA for the F-15 I-Level Testers

Qty of 42 EA for the A-10 I-Level Testers

Offerors shall prepare their proposals in accordance with mandatory and detailed instructions contained in the RFP.

If access to the bidder’s library is needed, submit a completed DD Form 2345, Militarily Critical Technical Data Agreement, to the POCs listed below.

All comments, recommendations, concerns, and questions in regards to this notice should be submitted to the PCO, Oya Harrison, oya.harrison.1@us.af.mil and the Contract Specialist, Alexis Davis, Alexis.Davis.13@us.af.mil. 

Update #4 ·

22 Sep 2025: The purpose of this update is to provide RFP Amendment 0001. RFP Amendment 0001 extends the proposal due date to Indefinite due to a received protest. However, SAM.gov will reflect a date of 31 Dec 2026 as SAM.gov does not allow a blank date entry. A firm proposal due date will be identified in an RFP amendment upon the resolution of the protest.   

18 Sep 2025: The purpose of this update is to advise Industry the following:

  1. Proposals are not due on 22 Sep 2025. However, SAM.gov will still reflect this date as SAM.gov does not allow a blank date entry.   
  2. The revised proposal receipt date is To Be Determined.  
  3. An RFP Amendment to extend the proposal due date as well as the other changes addressed in the Industry Questions with Answers will be forthcoming.
  4. This SAM.gov posting will be revised at that time to reflect the revised proposal due date.
  5. All comments, recommendations, concerns, and questions should be submitted to the PCO, Oya Harrison, oya.harrison.1@us.af.mil and the Contract Specialist, Alexis Davis, alexis.davis.13@us.af.mil .

04 Sep 2025: The purpose of this update is to provide Industry with answers to their RFP questions.

  1. Industry Questions with Answers are posted here.
  2. An RFP Amendment for the changes addressed in the Industry Questions with Answers will be forthcoming.
  3. All comments, recommendations, concerns, and questions should be submitted to the PCO, Oya Harrison, oya.harrison.1@us.af.mil and the Contract Specialist, Alexis Davis, alexis.davis.13@us.af.mil 

05 Aug 2025: 

This Request for Proposal (RFP) is for Common Armament Tester-Fighters (CAT-F). This effort requires the development, manufacture, and sustainment of a common armament tester for the F-16, F-15, and A-10 platforms, capable of testing Preload, Clean Wing, and Fault Isolation Requirements at both O-Level and I-Level Maintenance.

The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 334515, Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals, with a corresponding small business size standard of 750 employees, and Product or Service Code (PSC) 4920.

This acquisition will utilize the Tradeoff Source Selection Procedures in accordance with the DoD Source Selection Procedures, dated 20 Aug 2022, and DAFFARS MP 5315.3. It will be comprised of an Initial Source Selection that will result in up to two (2) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts to two (2) offerors with a Final Downselect to at least one (1) contractor following Critical Design Review (CDR). The Initial Source Selection will result in the award for CAT-F System Design. In the Initial Source Selection, the Government will conduct a full and open competition to narrow the competitive field down to no more than two (2) contractors that will execute CAT-F System Design and proceed to the Final Downselect. The Contracts will contain options for the execution of the program beyond the basic contract. The Final Downselect source selection will determine which contractor’s Option I may be exercised. 

The IDIQ contracts will utilize a mix of pricing arrangements, including Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF), Firm Fixed Price (FFP), and Cost Reimbursement-No Fee (CR-NF).

The Period of Performance for the resultant contracts shall include a 1 year Basic and 4 one year Options (in accordance with FAR 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract). The Basic is for Prototype Design and Digital Development of the O-Level and I-Level Testers. Option I is for EMD and Production but will only be exercised for the contractor(s) chosen during the Downselect.

The following estimated quantities will be required for delivery during the Basic:

Qty of 4 for the F-16 O-Level Handheld Tester Prototype

Qty of 4 for the F-15 O-Level Handheld Tester Prototype

Qty of 4 for the A-10 O-Level Handheld Tester Prototype

The following estimated quantities will be required for delivery during Options I-IV:

Qty of 303 EA for the F-16 O-Level Testers

Qty of 172 EA for the F-15 O-Level Testers

Qty of 68 EA for the A-10 O-Level Testers

Qty of 143 EA for the F-16 I-Level Testers

Qty of 80 EA for the F-15 I-Level Testers

Qty of 42 EA for the A-10 I-Level Testers

Offerors shall prepare their proposals in accordance with mandatory and detailed instructions contained in the RFP.

If access to the bidder’s library is needed, submit a completed DD Form 2345, Militarily Critical Technical Data Agreement, to the POCs listed below.

All comments, recommendations, concerns, and questions in regards to this notice should be submitted to the PCO, Oya Harrison, oya.harrison.1@us.af.mil and the Contract Specialist, Alexis Davis, Alexis.Davis.13@us.af.mil. 

Update #3 ·

18 Sep 2025: The purpose of this update is to advise Industry the following:

  1. Proposals are not due on 22 Sep 2025. However, SAM.gov will still reflect this date as SAM.gov does not allow a blank date entry.   
  2. The revised proposal receipt date is To Be Determined.  
  3. An RFP Amendment to extend the proposal due date as well as the other changes addressed in the Industry Questions with Answers will be forthcoming.
  4. This SAM.gov posting will be revised at that time to reflect the revised proposal due date.
  5. All comments, recommendations, concerns, and questions should be submitted to the PCO, Oya Harrison, oya.harrison.1@us.af.mil and the Contract Specialist, Alexis Davis, alexis.davis.13@us.af.mil .

04 Sep 2025: The purpose of this update is to provide Industry with answers to their RFP questions.

  1. Industry Questions with Answers are posted here.
  2. An RFP Amendment for the changes addressed in the Industry Questions with Answers will be forthcoming.
  3. All comments, recommendations, concerns, and questions should be submitted to the PCO, Oya Harrison, oya.harrison.1@us.af.mil and the Contract Specialist, Alexis Davis, alexis.davis.13@us.af.mil 

05 Aug 2025: 

This Request for Proposal (RFP) is for Common Armament Tester-Fighters (CAT-F). This effort requires the development, manufacture, and sustainment of a common armament tester for the F-16, F-15, and A-10 platforms, capable of testing Preload, Clean Wing, and Fault Isolation Requirements at both O-Level and I-Level Maintenance.

The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 334515, Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals, with a corresponding small business size standard of 750 employees, and Product or Service Code (PSC) 4920.

This acquisition will utilize the Tradeoff Source Selection Procedures in accordance with the DoD Source Selection Procedures, dated 20 Aug 2022, and DAFFARS MP 5315.3. It will be comprised of an Initial Source Selection that will result in up to two (2) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts to two (2) offerors with a Final Downselect to at least one (1) contractor following Critical Design Review (CDR). The Initial Source Selection will result in the award for CAT-F System Design. In the Initial Source Selection, the Government will conduct a full and open competition to narrow the competitive field down to no more than two (2) contractors that will execute CAT-F System Design and proceed to the Final Downselect. The Contracts will contain options for the execution of the program beyond the basic contract. The Final Downselect source selection will determine which contractor’s Option I may be exercised. 

The IDIQ contracts will utilize a mix of pricing arrangements, including Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF), Firm Fixed Price (FFP), and Cost Reimbursement-No Fee (CR-NF).

The Period of Performance for the resultant contracts shall include a 1 year Basic and 4 one year Options (in accordance with FAR 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract). The Basic is for Prototype Design and Digital Development of the O-Level and I-Level Testers. Option I is for EMD and Production but will only be exercised for the contractor(s) chosen during the Downselect.

The following estimated quantities will be required for delivery during the Basic:

Qty of 4 for the F-16 O-Level Handheld Tester Prototype

Qty of 4 for the F-15 O-Level Handheld Tester Prototype

Qty of 4 for the A-10 O-Level Handheld Tester Prototype

The following estimated quantities will be required for delivery during Options I-IV:

Qty of 303 EA for the F-16 O-Level Testers

Qty of 172 EA for the F-15 O-Level Testers

Qty of 68 EA for the A-10 O-Level Testers

Qty of 143 EA for the F-16 I-Level Testers

Qty of 80 EA for the F-15 I-Level Testers

Qty of 42 EA for the A-10 I-Level Testers

Offerors shall prepare their proposals in accordance with mandatory and detailed instructions contained in the RFP.

If access to the bidder’s library is needed, submit a completed DD Form 2345, Militarily Critical Technical Data Agreement, to the POCs listed below.

All comments, recommendations, concerns, and questions in regards to this notice should be submitted to the PCO, Oya Harrison, oya.harrison.1@us.af.mil and the Contract Specialist, Alexis Davis, Alexis.Davis.13@us.af.mil. 

Update #2 ·

04 Sep 2025: The purpose of this update is to provide Industry with answers to their RFP questions.

  1. Industry Questions with Answers are posted here.
  2. An RFP Amendment for the changes addressed in the Industry Questions with Answers will be forthcoming.
  3. All comments, recommendations, concerns, and questions should be submitted to the PCO, Oya Harrison, oya.harrison.1@us.af.mil and the Contract Specialist, Alexis Davis, alexis.davis.13@us.af.mil 

05 Aug 2025: 

This Request for Proposal (RFP) is for Common Armament Tester-Fighters (CAT-F). This effort requires the development, manufacture, and sustainment of a common armament tester for the F-16, F-15, and A-10 platforms, capable of testing Preload, Clean Wing, and Fault Isolation Requirements at both O-Level and I-Level Maintenance.

The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 334515, Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals, with a corresponding small business size standard of 750 employees, and Product or Service Code (PSC) 4920.

This acquisition will utilize the Tradeoff Source Selection Procedures in accordance with the DoD Source Selection Procedures, dated 20 Aug 2022, and DAFFARS MP 5315.3. It will be comprised of an Initial Source Selection that will result in up to two (2) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts to two (2) offerors with a Final Downselect to at least one (1) contractor following Critical Design Review (CDR). The Initial Source Selection will result in the award for CAT-F System Design. In the Initial Source Selection, the Government will conduct a full and open competition to narrow the competitive field down to no more than two (2) contractors that will execute CAT-F System Design and proceed to the Final Downselect. The Contracts will contain options for the execution of the program beyond the basic contract. The Final Downselect source selection will determine which contractor’s Option I may be exercised. 

The IDIQ contracts will utilize a mix of pricing arrangements, including Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF), Firm Fixed Price (FFP), and Cost Reimbursement-No Fee (CR-NF).

The Period of Performance for the resultant contracts shall include a 1 year Basic and 4 one year Options (in accordance with FAR 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract). The Basic is for Prototype Design and Digital Development of the O-Level and I-Level Testers. Option I is for EMD and Production but will only be exercised for the contractor(s) chosen during the Downselect.

The following estimated quantities will be required for delivery during the Basic:

Qty of 4 for the F-16 O-Level Handheld Tester Prototype

Qty of 4 for the F-15 O-Level Handheld Tester Prototype

Qty of 4 for the A-10 O-Level Handheld Tester Prototype

The following estimated quantities will be required for delivery during Options I-IV:

Qty of 303 EA for the F-16 O-Level Testers

Qty of 172 EA for the F-15 O-Level Testers

Qty of 68 EA for the A-10 O-Level Testers

Qty of 143 EA for the F-16 I-Level Testers

Qty of 80 EA for the F-15 I-Level Testers

Qty of 42 EA for the A-10 I-Level Testers

Offerors shall prepare their proposals in accordance with mandatory and detailed instructions contained in the RFP.

If access to the bidder’s library is needed, submit a completed DD Form 2345, Militarily Critical Technical Data Agreement, to the POCs listed below.

All comments, recommendations, concerns, and questions in regards to this notice should be submitted to the PCO, Oya Harrison, oya.harrison.1@us.af.mil and the Contract Specialist, Alexis Davis, Alexis.Davis.13@us.af.mil. 

Update #1 ·

This Request for Proposal (RFP) is for Common Armament Tester-Fighters (CAT-F). This effort requires the development, manufacture, and sustainment of a common armament tester for the F-16, F-15, and A-10 platforms, capable of testing Preload, Clean Wing, and Fault Isolation Requirements at both O-Level and I-Level Maintenance.

The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 334515, Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals, with a corresponding small business size standard of 750 employees, and Product or Service Code (PSC) 4920.

This acquisition will utilize the Tradeoff Source Selection Procedures in accordance with the DoD Source Selection Procedures, dated 20 Aug 2022, and DAFFARS MP 5315.3. It will be comprised of an Initial Source Selection that will result in up to two (2) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts to two (2) offerors with a Final Downselect to at least one (1) contractor following Critical Design Review (CDR). The Initial Source Selection will result in the award for CAT-F System Design. In the Initial Source Selection, the Government will conduct a full and open competition to narrow the competitive field down to no more than two (2) contractors that will execute CAT-F System Design and proceed to the Final Downselect. The Contracts will contain options for the execution of the program beyond the basic contract. The Final Downselect source selection will determine which contractor’s Option I may be exercised. 

The IDIQ contracts will utilize a mix of pricing arrangements, including Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF), Firm Fixed Price (FFP), and Cost Reimbursement-No Fee (CR-NF).

The Period of Performance for the resultant contracts shall include a 1 year Basic and 4 one year Options (in accordance with FAR 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract). The Basic is for Prototype Design and Digital Development of the O-Level and I-Level Testers. Option I is for EMD and Production but will only be exercised for the contractor(s) chosen during the Downselect.

The following estimated quantities will be required for delivery during the Basic:

Qty of 4 for the F-16 O-Level Handheld Tester Prototype

Qty of 4 for the F-15 O-Level Handheld Tester Prototype

Qty of 4 for the A-10 O-Level Handheld Tester Prototype

The following estimated quantities will be required for delivery during Options I-IV:

Qty of 303 EA for the F-16 O-Level Testers

Qty of 172 EA for the F-15 O-Level Testers

Qty of 68 EA for the A-10 O-Level Testers

Qty of 143 EA for the F-16 I-Level Testers

Qty of 80 EA for the F-15 I-Level Testers

Qty of 42 EA for the A-10 I-Level Testers

Offerors shall prepare their proposals in accordance with mandatory and detailed instructions contained in the RFP.

If access to the bidder’s library is needed, submit a completed DD Form 2345, Militarily Critical Technical Data Agreement, to the POCs listed below.

All comments, recommendations, concerns, and questions in regards to this notice should be submitted to the PCO, Oya Harrison, oya.harrison.1@us.af.mil and the Contract Specialist, Alexis Davis, Alexis.Davis.13@us.af.mil. 

Files

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13 May 2026_Industry Questions and Answers.xlsx XLSX spreadsheet
FA8532-25-R-0002-0007.pdf PDF
RFP Attachment 3_STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES_5 May 26.pdf PDF
RFP Attachment 4_Sections L-900_L-901_M-900_M-901_5 May 2026.pdf PDF
FA8533-25-R-0002-0006.pdf PDF
7 May 2026_Industry Questions and Answers.xlsx XLSX spreadsheet
Industry Questions and Answers_1 May 2026.xlsx XLSX spreadsheet
FA8533-25-R-0002-0005.pdf PDF
RFP Attachment 4_Sections L-900_L-901_M-900_M-901_14 April 2026.pdf PDF
RFP Attachment 3_STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES 31 Mar 2026_RFP Amend 0003.pdf PDF
FA8533-25-R-0002-0004.pdf PDF
Industry Questions and Answers_22 April 2026.xlsx XLSX spreadsheet
RFP Attachment 4_Sections L-900_ L-901_ M-900_M-901_09 Apr 2026.pdf PDF
FA8533-25-R-0002-0003.pdf PDF
RFP Attachment 8_Cross Reference Matrix_27 Feb 2026.pdf PDF
RFP Attachment 9_CDRLs_25 Feb 2026.pdf PDF
RFP Attachment 6_Excel Cost Model_20 Mar 2026.xlsx XLSX spreadsheet
RFP Attachment 7_Total Resources Volume_19 Mar 2026.xlsx XLSX spreadsheet
RFP Attachment 3_STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES 31 Mar 2026.pdf PDF
RFP Attachment 15_DAF Contracting Compass Parts_27 Mar 2026.pdf PDF
Industry Questions with Answers_06 Mar 2026.xlsx XLSX spreadsheet
Questions to Industry_25 Feb 2026.pdf PDF
RFP Attachment 11_Technical Manual Contract Requirements (TMCR)_26 Aug 2025.pdf PDF
RFP Attachment 6 Excel Cost Model_15 Sep 2025.xlsx XLSX spreadsheet
RFP Attachment 11_Technical Manual Contract Requirements (TMCR)_26 Aug 2025.docx DOCX document
RFP Attachment 6 Excel Cost Model_15 Sep 2025.xlsx XLSX spreadsheet
RFP Attachment 6 Excel Cost Model_15 Sep 2025.xlsx XLSX spreadsheet
RFP Attachment 11_Technical Manual Contract Requirements (TMCR)_26 Aug 2025.docx DOCX document
RFP Attachment 4_Sections L-900_ L-901_ M-900_M-901_17 Feb 2026.pdf PDF
RFP Attachment 9_CDRLs_05 Feb 2025.pdf PDF
RFP Attachment 3_STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES_10 Sep 2025.pdf PDF
RFP Attachment 2_CAT-F Safety Plan_26 Aug 2025.pdf PDF
RFP Amendment_FA8533-25-R-0002-0002.pdf PDF
RFP Amendment_FA8533-25-R-0002-0001.pdf PDF
Industry Questions with Answers_04 Sep 2025.xlsx XLSX spreadsheet
RFP_FA8533-25-R-0002.pdf PDF
RFP Attachment 3_STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES.pdf PDF
RFP Attachment 12_DD1653_ Transportation Data.pdf PDF
RFP Attachment 4_Sections L 900_L 901_ M 900_M 901.pdf PDF
RFP Attachment 14_Additional CDRLs.pdf PDF
RFP Attachment 15_ Intellectual Property Rights.pdf PDF
RFP Attachment 6 Excel Cost Model.xlsx XLSX spreadsheet
RFP Attachment 1_DD254.pdf PDF
RFP Attachment 7_Total Resources Volume.xlsx XLSX spreadsheet
RFP Attachment 9_CDRLs.pdf PDF
RFP Attachment 13_AFMC 158_Packaging Requirements.pdf PDF
RFP Attachment 2_CAT-F Safety Plan.pdf PDF
RFP Attachment 10_Preaward Survey.pdf PDF
RFP Attachment 11_Techincal Manual Contract Requirements (TMCR).docx DOCX document
RFP Attachment 5_GFP List.xlsx XLSX spreadsheet
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