Regression Test Target Supply & Support

The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Lifecycle Management Center at Hill Air Force Base is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Synopsis for regression test target supply and support services related to Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) flight tests. The Air National Guard Air Force Reserve Test Center requires contractor support for operations at the Barry M. Goldwater Range Complex in Gila Bend, Arizona, including refurbishment and operation of target trailers and unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs). The contractor must provide comprehensive support including equipment transportation and preparation, UGV control station establishment, vehicle mechanic and site supervisor services, and daily test operations support. The government seeks small businesses with demonstrated capability to repair and operate third-party UGVs under NAICS code 541690 for Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services. Interested parties must submit a 5-page executive summary demonstrating their capabilities to Jesse Whinham at jesse.whinham@us.af.mil by August 19, 2025, which is 30 calendar days from the notice publication date.

This opportunity is designated as a total small business set-aside, specifically targeting small businesses including 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, HubZone, and Women-Owned small business enterprises. The contract involves supporting 12 days of travel and 30 days of testing operations, requiring the contractor to manage up to six target trailers and three unmanned ground vehicles during the testing period. The scope includes providing specialized personnel such as a vehicle mechanic and site supervisor to ensure proper equipment functionality and operational oversight throughout the test duration. No incumbent contractor information or specific budget ranges are identified in the current sources sought notice, as this represents the initial market research phase of the procurement process. The timeline indicates a relatively expedited schedule with only 14 days from posting to response deadline, suggesting the Air Force may be working toward a near-term contract award to support upcoming flight test operations.