Request for Information - F-15 ENGINE FUEL HYDRAULIC DISPLAY DEPOT ACTIVATION CAPABILITIES

The Air Force Lifecycle Management Center at Wright Patterson Air Force Base is seeking industry input on establishing organic depot-level maintenance and repair capabilities for F-15EX aircraft, with a specific focus on the Attitude Heading Reference Set (ADHRS), a critical navigation component. The Request for Information (RFI) seeks to identify solutions for transitioning from contractor-dependent support to government-organic support while maximizing existing F-15 legacy assets. Key requirements include the design and procurement of Specialized Test Equipment (STE), Test Program Sets (TPS), and Interface Test Adapters (ITAs); negotiation of Partnering and Implementation Agreements between contractors, Original Equipment Manufacturers, and the government; comprehensive transition planning; and training of USAF maintenance technicians to piece-part level within 30 days of final acceptance. The government is evaluating responses based on four primary areas: efficient organic repair solutions, resolution of technical data and intellectual property rights issues, cost and schedule performance metrics, and efficient contracting approaches. White Paper responses are due by February 24, 2026, with a statement of intent required within the same timeframe, and capable respondents may be invited to an Industry Day event.

This pre-solicitation notice carries no set-aside designation and does not identify any incumbent contractors or current award values. The notice does not specify a total contract value or budget range, as this is an RFI for planning and market research purposes rather than a formal solicitation. The procurement applies to NAICS code 334511 (Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing), with a small business size standard of 1,350 employees. Respondents must hold appropriate security clearances and comply with export control requirements under ITAR and EAR regulations, with restrictions on foreign participation, though foreign nationals may be employed if properly licensed. The government notes that STE, TPS, and ITA development and procurement are contractor responsibilities, while the Department of Defense will provide common support equipment, indicating a collaborative approach to meeting the F-15EX depot activation objectives.