T-7 Operational Support

The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Lifecycle Management Center at Wright Patterson Air Force Base is seeking a contractor to provide comprehensive operational support for two T-7A Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) aircraft at Edwards Air Force Base. The procurement involves full-spectrum maintenance services, including operational, intermediate, and depot-level support, along with repair, supply chain management, and material support for aircraft, support equipment, and ground training systems. The market research aims to identify potential sources capable of supporting follow-on testing and certification objectives, with a specific focus on system safety verification and airworthiness certifications. Interested firms must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and can submit capabilities information within 30 days of the posting date, which is March 12, 2025. The requirement anticipates security classifications up to the Secret level, and the Air Force is exploring multiple acquisition strategies, including full and open competition, small business set-aside, or potentially a sole source contract.

The pre-solicitation notice does not indicate a specific set-aside designation, though small businesses and socioeconomic program participants are encouraged to respond. The contract will have an 18-month period of performance, beginning at an unspecified date after the April 12, 2025 response deadline. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the available documentation. The procurement encompasses comprehensive support for two T-7A test aircraft, including all necessary equipment and support systems required in a test environment. While the document does not mention incumbent contractors or precise quantitative details beyond the two aircraft, it emphasizes the critical nature of the operational support for ongoing engineering and manufacturing development testing at Edwards Air Force Base.