Flight Test, Telemetry and Termination (FT3) Flight Test Kit Production
Open Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA821426RB004
- Agency
- Nuclear Weapons Center Air Force Materiel Command, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 336419 Other Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing
- PSC
- 1427 Guided Missile Subsystems
- Place of performance
- Utah 84041, United States
- Points of contact
-
- Brad Vargo bradley.vargo.1@us.af.mil (801) 775-3700
- Ryan Eddington ryan.eddington@us.af.mil (801) 777-4642
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center seeks production and delivery of 25 Flight Test, Telemetry, and Termination (FT3) flight test kit replenishment spares, with proposals due January 4, 2027. This is a sole-source procurement under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), with award intended for The Boeing Company (CAGE 0B0D7), located in Layton, Utah. Market research concluded Boeing is the only source with the unique technical data, specialized engineering expertise, and established manufacturing infrastructure required; award to any other source would result in an estimated minimum duplication cost of $80 million and an unacceptable three-year delay.
The kits directly support Air Force Global Strike Command's Minuteman III Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Force Development Evaluation Operational Test Launch Program. Place of performance includes Boeing's Heath, Ohio facility for assembly and checkout of Integrated Instrumentation System and Flight Destruct System components, with final acceptance testing at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California. Delivery is just-in-time, precisely 120 calendar days prior to scheduled Operational Test Launches. Period of performance extends October 2027 through September 2035, with the first production kit due January 2032 for launch in May 2032. Total estimated program value is approximately $955 million, including potential future procurements under an approved Class J&A.
The contract is Firm-Fixed-Price with NAICS code 336419. All contractor personnel must complete initial OPSEC training before accessing critical information, with annual refresher training required. The Government acquires Unlimited Rights to noncommercial technical data including manufacturing and quality assurance plans, and Government Purpose Rights to remaining noncommercial technical data and computer software. Certified cost or pricing data per FAR 15.408-2 is required; progress payments are available at 80 percent of incurred costs.
Notice text
1. DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT
This is a Solicitation Synopsis issued by the Department of the Air Force, Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center (AFNWC/NIKM), Hill AFB, UT. This solicitation is for the production and delivery of flight test kit replenishment spares for the Flight Test, Telemetry, and Termination (FT3) Program.
These kits directly support the Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) Minuteman III (MMIII) Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Force Development Evaluation Operational Test Launch (OTL) Program.
2. SOLE-SOURCE JUSTIFICATION
The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source: The Boeing Company (CAGE: 0B0D7), located in Layton, UT, under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), as implemented by RFO 6.103-1 (Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements).
Market research, including a Sources Sought Synopsis (FA8214-25S-FT3PD) and Pre-solicitation Notice (FA821426RB004-PRESOL), concluded that Boeing is the only source with the unique technical data, specialized engineering expertise, and established manufacturing infrastructure required to meet the Government's strict performance schedules. Award to any other source would result in an estimated minimum duplication of $80M in costs and an unacceptable delay of at least three (3) years.
3. PROGRAM SCOPE & REQUIREMENTS
The resulting contract is anticipated to be a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) vehicle containing the following primary parameters:
- Quantity: Production and delivery of twenty-five (25) FT3 flight test kits.
- Delivery Schedule: Just-in-time delivery to Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA, precisely 120 days prior to scheduled Operational Test Launches (OTLs).
- Period of Performance: October 2027 through September 2035.
- Total Estimated Program Value: Approximately $955M (including potential future procurements executed under an approved Class J&A).
4. SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS & INTEREST
This notice is not a request for competitive proposals, and a written solicitation will be issued directly to The Boeing Company. However, any responsible source that believes it can meet these requirements may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency.
Information received will be evaluated solely to determine whether to conduct a competitive procurement in the future. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.
All responses must be submitted electronically to the Points of Contact listed below no later than the Response Deadline indicated in this posting.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 3. FT3 Production Follow-On CDRL Package 24 Apr 2026.docx | DOCX document | |
| 4. FT3 Production Follow-On CLIN Structure_Draft May 26.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| FT3 Production Follow-On Request for Proposal Memo_updated 7 July 26.docx | DOCX document | |
| 1. FT3 PWS_Production Follow-On_1 Jun 26v1.docx | DOCX document | |
| 7. FT3_VSFB_locations for shipping Attachment.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| 5. Solicitation - FA821426RB004.pdf | ||
| 6. AFNWC-NIMS OPSEC Addendum.docx | DOCX document | |
| 2. FT3 Production Follow-On GRID.docx | DOCX document |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Flight Test, Telemetry and Termination (FT3) Flight Test Kit Production | Solicitation | |
| Flight Test, Telemetry and Termination (FT3) Flight Test Kit Production | Pre-Solicitation | |
| Flight Test, Telemetry and Termination (FT3) Flight Test Kit Production | Pre-Solicitation |
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