Request for Information - F-15 Programmable Armament Control - Converter Programmer (PACS-CP) Depot Activation Capabilities

The Air Force Lifecycle Management Center (AFLCMC) at Wright Patterson Air Force Base is seeking industry input through this Request for Information (RFI) regarding depot activation capabilities for the F-15EX Programmable Armament Control - Converter Programmer (PACS-CP) system. The procurement focuses on establishing organic maintenance capabilities at Air Logistics Complexes to support the F-15EX multi-role fighter aircraft fleet by developing specialized test equipment, test program sets, interface test adapters, and technical data solutions. Key requirements include designing and building required test equipment, providing comprehensive training to USAF Maintenance Technicians within 30 days of final acceptance, negotiating Partnering Agreements and Implementation Agreements with Original Equipment Manufacturers, and addressing intellectual property rights restrictions. Respondents must submit unclassified White Paper responses by February 27, 2026, with a statement of intent due to laura.harr@us.af.mil within 14 calendar days of posting. The RFI seeks to improve supply chain efficiencies and material availability for Line Replaceable Units and subcomponents, though evaluation criteria specific to rating proposals have not been detailed in the available documentation.

This is not a set-aside contract and no incumbent contractor or award value has been identified in the pre-solicitation notice. Respondents must meet specific qualifications including identification under NAICS code 334511 (Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing, with a 1,350-employee threshold for small business classification) and must provide security clearance information and company incorporation details. The RFI does not obligate the Government to issue a contract or reimburse response preparation costs, though respondents deemed capable may be invited to participate in an Industry Day event. Contractors must comply with export control requirements, including submission of a certified DD Form 2345, with foreign participation not authorized unless proper ITAR or EAR licenses are obtained. Training facility requirements must be identified six months in advance of implementation, though specific production quantities and timeline details for service delivery have not been disclosed in this pre-solicitation phase.