Wraith Maintenance Renewal
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- F1S0AX6126A001
- Agency
-
Air Force Test Center
Air Force Materiel Command, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334118 Computer Terminal and Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing
- PSC
- 6610 Flight Instruments
- Place of performance
- Edwards, California 93524, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Air Force Test Center is conducting a sole-source procurement with Wraith Systems for a one-year maintenance package, warranty extension, and technical refresh for F-35 Desktop HOTAS units, with responses due May 22, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. PST.
The Directorate of Contracting, Installation Contracting Division at Edwards Air Force Base justifies the sole-source award under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) on the ground that Wraith Systems is the sole manufacturer of the Desktop HOTAS system software and does not authorize resellers. Market research confirmed no competitive alternatives exist. The procurement covers extended warranty and maintenance services for 15 HOTAS units currently lacking warranty coverage. Under the agreement, Wraith Systems will repair or replace units damaged during normal operational use with new or certified refurbished original equipment manufacturer parts and apply essential firmware and software updates as units cycle through the repair facility. The acquisition value is less than ten million dollars. The Contracting Officer, TSgt Jamil Minosa, USAF, will determine that contract cost and price are fair and reasonable in accordance with FAR Subpart 15.4. This combined synopsis and solicitation constitutes the only solicitation; no written solicitation will be issued and quotes are not being requested. Future acquisitions will include continuous market research to determine whether competitive alternatives become available.
Notice text
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation & Notice of Intent
General Information
Wraith Systems 1 year Maintenance Package
Notice ID
F1S0AX6126A001
Notice Type
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation/Notice of Intent
Contracting Office
Directorate of Contracting, Installation Contracting Division, AFTC/PZZG
NAICS Code
334118-Computer Terminal and Other Computer Peripheral Equipment
PSC Code
6610- Flight Instruments
Response Date
May 22, 2026, 08:00 a.m. PST
Description of Requirement
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial supply prepared in accordance with the format in Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) Subpart 12.102, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are not being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued.
The AFTC intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Wraith Systems for the procurement of Wraith Systems 1 year maintenance package, warranty extension and tech refresh for F-35 Desktops HOTAS.
Notice of Intent to Sole Source
Subject
Description
Statutory Authority
10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) as implemented by RFO 6.104-1(a)(4)
Justification
Due to the unique and proprietary of the F-35 Desktop HOTAS system only one manufacturer can meet this requirement. Contracting reached out to the manufacturer Wraith Systems requesting an authorized re-seller list, as a result Wraith Systems stated they do not re-sell their products.
Scope of Work
Wraith Systems 1 year (MTX) maintenance
package- Warranty extension & tech refresh
F-35 Desktop HOTAS:
The warranty extension includes repairing and / or
replacing normal use damage & defects. Under
normal use during this period, if a repair is
required, at its option Wraith Systems will:
(1) Repair the HOTAS, using new or refurbished
replacement parts, or
(2) Exchange the HOTAS with one that is new, or
which has been manufactured from new or
serviceable used parts.
The tech refresh program will cover new firmware,
software updates to existing HOTAS. As units
come in for repair.
Following repair, exchange or tech refresh the
resulting HOTAS will retain only the balance of the
extended warranty period that commenced from
the purchase date of extended warranty.
The units covered under this warranty are
provided with the attached table.
Market Research
Market research has been completed; however, this maintenance is being acquired by Sole Source as Wraith Systems is the only manufacturer able to fulfill this requirement. Contracting reached out to the manufacturer to acquire an authorized re-seller list; however, the manufacturer does not have authorized re-sellers. Historically, Edwards Air Force Base (EAFB) awarded contract with Wraith Systems, FA930221P0047.
Instructions to Interested Parties
This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals; however, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.
Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.
Applicable Provisions & Clauses
The following RFO provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition:
Provision/Clause
Title
RFO 52.212-1
Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Products and Commercial Services
RFO 52.212-3
Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Products and Commercial Services
RFO 52.212-4
Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Products and Commercial Services
RFO 52.212-5
Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 26-TEMS-034 JA redacted 2.pdf |
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