Request for Information - F-15 Turbine Depot Activation Capabilities

The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Lifecycle Management Center at Wright Patterson Air Force Base is seeking industry input through a Request for Information (RFI) regarding depot activation capabilities to support the F-15EX program, with a specific focus on the Aircraft Cooling Turbine component and associated repair infrastructure. Interested sources must submit unclassified white paper responses and statements of intent by February 27, 2026, addressing four primary topics: developing efficient organic component repair solutions, resolving technical data and intellectual property rights issues, providing cost, schedule, and performance information, and identifying existing DoD contracts relevant to the capability. Respondents must demonstrate experience with designing, building, and procuring Specialized Test Equipment (STE), Test Program Sets (TPS), and Interface Test Adapters (ITAs) for depot-level testing and repair, and must outline transition plans from contractor support to Government organic depots including training provisions for USAF Maintenance Technicians. Small business status will be evaluated based on NAICS code 334511 with a 1,350-employee threshold, and all submissions become Government property. The RFI does not obligate the Government to issue a formal contract, though selected respondents may be invited to participate in an Industry Day event.

This opportunity carries no set-aside designation and does not identify any current incumbent contractors or award values in the pre-solicitation notice. Foreign participation is not authorized, though foreign nationals may be employed with appropriate licensing restrictions to public domain information; all respondents must comply with export control requirements including ITAR and EAR restrictions. The RFI does not specify contract award amounts, quantities of goods, or definitive service timelines in the pre-solicitation materials, indicating that such details will likely be determined during the formal solicitation phase based on industry responses. Submission requirements include a cover sheet with company information, incorporation date, employee count, security clearance level, DUNS number, CAGE code, and designated points of contact, with all proprietary information clearly marked. All interested sources should direct submissions and statements of intent to laura.harr@us.af.mil to ensure compliance with the February 27, 2026 deadline.