Request for Information on Variable Stability In-Flight Simulator and Test Aircraft (VISTA) Airframe Support FY27-FY32
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- A058285
- Agency
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Air Force Test Center
Air Force Materiel Command, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- Place of performance
- Edwards, California 93524, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Test Center is seeking engineering and logistical support for the Variable Stability In-Flight Simulator and Test Aircraft (VISTA) Airframe and F-16 fleet supporting the USAF Test Pilot School at Edwards Air Force Base, California. The contractor will provide comprehensive engineering support across aircraft systems including flight controls, avionics, structures, and instrumentation, along with documentation, curriculum development, and special project support through an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract mechanism. Key requirements include maintaining Aircraft Structural Integrity Program documentation, updating Technical Orders, supporting cyber security compliance, providing non-rated aircrew flight support, and acquiring non-standard parts. Vendors must demonstrate clear and convincing evidence of their capability to meet requirements through submission of a complete technical package, with evaluation based on technical merit and qualification to perform the specified engineering and support functions. The response deadline for this pre-solicitation notice is May 12, 2026, and potential vendors should note that no solicitation documents currently exist and submission of responses will incur no reimbursement from the government.
This procurement carries no small business set-aside designation and applies the standard NAICS code 541715 with a 1,000-employee size standard. The Air Force is gathering information on potentially qualified sources and their business classifications rather than issuing an immediate solicitation, indicating this is an early market research phase. The contract will be structured as Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee with estimated costs and fees to be determined on individual task orders, covering the period FY27-FY32 (six fiscal years), though specific award values are not disclosed in this pre-solicitation notice. The work encompasses support to the VISTA aircraft (USAF Serial Number 86-0048, redesignated X-62A) as a Block 30/40 F-16D variant, along with support to the general F-16 training fleet. Contractors must comply with security requirements including background checks, base access procedures, Level I Antiterrorism Awareness training, and adherence to OPSEC policies and environmental protection regulations at Edwards Air Force Base.
Notice text
This is a presolicitation notice; this is not a solicitation for a Request for Proposal, Invitation to Bid, or a commitment, implied or otherwise, that AFTC/PZZD will take procurement action in the matter. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this posting or any follow-up information requests.
The purpose of this notification is to gather information of other potentially qualified sources and their size classifications (small business, large business, etc.) please do not request a copy of a solicitation, as one does not exist.
The applicable NAICS is 541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology), with a size standard of 1,000 Employees.
The following is a brief description of the acquisition requirements:
1. Variable Stability In-Flight Simulator and Test Aircraft (VISTA) Airframe FY27-FY32: The Contractor will provide engineering support for the United States Air Force Test Pilot School (USAF TPS), located at Edwards Air Force Base, California. This support shall be available to all curriculum development at TPS including student Test Management Projects (TMPs), TPS Staff Projects, and TPS Special Projects (See Section 1.7 of the Performance Work Statement). This includes support to the TPS fleet aircraft such as the VISTA USAF S/N 86-0048, USAF F-16s, and any other vehicle identified to support the TPS mission. Contractor will perform work under individual task orders issued under the VISTA Airframe Support IDIQ FY23-FY27. Additional support requirements include: Basic F-16 Engineering Support, Documentation, Special Projects, and Logistical Support.
There are no solicitation documents; however, any vendors that believes they can meet the requirements described should submit a complete technical package, which provides clear and convincing evidence that they can meet the Government’s requirement.
The response should include any special requirements for a commercial contract (i.e. Commercial Financing, Warranty Provisions, Delivery Information, etc.).
All information furnished shall be in writing and must contain sufficient detail to allow the government representative to evaluate and determine if it can meet the requirement.
Responses must be received no later than (NLT) 5:00 p.m., Pacific Time, 12 May 2026. Responses should be submitted via email to: Contract Specialist, Justin Fobel (AFTC/PZZD), E-mail: justin.fobel@us.af.mil, and Contracting Officer, Jenny L. Meadlin (AFTC/PZZD), Email: jenny.meadlin@us.af.mil.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Draft PWS - 2027-2032 VISTA AIRFRAME.pdf |
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