U-2 Datalinks Sustainment and Support Request for Information
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA8528
- Agency
-
Lifecycle Management Center
Air Force Materiel Command, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541330 Engineering Services
- Place of performance
- Warner Robins, Georgia 31098, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) to identify potential contractors for U-2 Datalinks Sustainment and Support. The RFI seeks sources capable of providing comprehensive depot-level repair and full sustainment support for U-2 Datalink hardware and software components. Key contract requirements include total material management, establishing asset visibility, providing technical reach-back communication, and storing serviceable components. Interested contractors must submit responses to a Capability Survey by close of business on April 2, 2025, via email to specified contracting personnel. The market research will evaluate contractors' capabilities in repair experience, engineering services, configuration management, inventory tracking, and technical problem-solving abilities. Importantly, this RFI is solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a promise to issue a future Request for Proposal (RFP).
L3 Technologies, Inc. is identified as the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and current sole source for U-2 Datalinks. There are no specific set-aside designations for this opportunity, and the RFI does not commit the government to contract for any supplies or services. The procurement falls under the Engineering Services NAICS category (541330) and Professional Engineering/Technical Support PSC category (R425). While no specific award value or budget range is mentioned, the complexity of maintaining specialized aircraft datalink systems suggests a potentially significant contract. The government emphasizes that participation in this market research does not guarantee future solicitation or contract awards, and respondents will bear all costs associated with preparing their responses. Contractors are advised to carefully mark any proprietary information in their submissions to protect sensitive business details.
Notice text
This is a Sources Sought for the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) in support of the WIAU U-2 Division seeking information on how an interested contractor could provide Sustainment and Support for the U-2 Datalinks installed on our Air Force u-2 aircraft.
THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. This RFI is solely for information and planning purposes. It does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. This request for information does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. Further, the Air Force is not at this time seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals. Responders are advised that the U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI; all costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested party’s expense. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP, if any is issued.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| U-2 Datalinks Request for Information (RFI).pdf |
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