Notice ID: 0858e3e1be3d4580bc75ab5900baf9b7Sources Sought
Sources Sought Notice for 415th Transmitter IDIQ
Archived on April 6, 2026. Original response deadline: . Full description on SAM.gov.
Description
This notice is for market research purposes ONLY. This is not a request for proposal or bid.This is a sources sought notice for the 415th JTE and UMTE Programs. Please see the attached document for details. All responses need to be submitted NLT 22 MAR 2026 at 5 p.m. Mountain Time.
Overview
Agency:
Department of WarDepartment of the Air Force
Office:AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND.AIR FORCE SUSTAINMENT CENTER.FA8250 AFSC PZAAA
Posted:February 19, 2026
NAICS:811210: Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
Last Updated:Aug 21, 2026
PSC:J059: MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT COMPONENTS
Set-Aside:Not specified
Type:Sources Sought
Place of Performance:Not specified
Award Overview
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Contacts
Contracting Officer
Primary Contact
Nick Standiford
Secondary Contact
Documents
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Lifecycle
Solicitation:
FA825026SSSTRANSMITTER- Market Research
Pre-solicitation or formal solicitation typically follows within 30–180 days. (estimate)
- Market ResearchCurrentFeb 19, 2026
Sources Sought Notice for 415th Transmitter IDIQ
Similar Opportunities
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NOTICE TYPE: Pre-Solicitation; Proposed Sole Source Contract Action SOLE SOURCE AUTHORITY: RFO FAR 6.103-1 Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements (See attached J&A for approval). The Department of the Air Force (USAF) hereby publicizes its intent to solicit, negotiate and award a sole-source, Five (5) Year Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract to Applied System Engineering, Inc. (ASE) (CAGE: 3Z966), located at 7510 Benbrook Parkway Fort Worth, Texas 76126 for the repair of various Transmitters. This acquisition is being conducted under the authority of RFO FAR 6.103-1 (Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements). Applied System Engineering, Inc. (ASE) (CAGE: 3Z966) is the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and the only source with the proprietary technical data, specialized tooling, and engineering expertise required to perform these services without causing unacceptable delays or duplication of costs. SCOPE OF WORK: For the end item, the contractor shall furnish all facilities, parts, materials, equipment and services required to inspect and, if necessary, restore to serviceable condition. TEST, TEARDOWN, AND EVALUATION (TT&E): The contractor shall perform visual, mechanical and electrical testing of the end item, reusable or replacement component parts, and materials according to the schedule in the contract to determine the condition of the end item. Upon completion of this task, all of the components of the end item requiring repair or replacement will be identified by part number, NSN (if applicable), nomenclature, and location in the assembly. This information will be reported in writing to the Procurement Contracting Officer (PCO)/ Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO) and, if necessary, approval to repair will be negotiated. If no further repair is required, the asset must be returned in serviceable like new condition. REPAIR: The contractor shall perform the repair or replacement of all failed parts and components. Each end item must be cleaned, configured, refinished, and tested to meet the original specifications of the end item. The end item shall be returned in serviceable like new condition. Item Description(s), National Stock Number(s) (NSNs), and Part Number(s): Transmitter, Radar (AN/MST-T1(V) MINI-MUTES) 5840-01-475-2319 63804-1H Transmitter, Radar (AN/TSQ-T10 Joint Threat Emitter) 5840-01-644-8215 105103-1 Transmitter, Radar (AN/TPT-T1 Unmanned Threat Emitter) 5840-01-505-2519 74501-1 Transmitter, Radar (AN/TPT-T1 Unmanned Threat Emitter) 5840-01-508-1032 75502-2 Transmitter, Radar (AN/TSQ-T10 Joint Threat Emitter) 5840-01-656-4618 125606-2 Transmitter, Radar (AN/TSQ-T10 Joint Threat Emitter) 5840-01-657-1845 101702-1 Transmitter, Radar (AN/TSQ-T10 Joint Threat Emitter) 5840-01-657-1847 115206-3 Transmitter, Radar (AN/TSQ-T10 Joint Threat Emitter) 5840-01-657-1848 115306-2 Transmitter, Radar (AN/TSQ-T10 Joint Threat Emitter) 5840-01-657-2806 103802-1 Transmitter, Radar (AN/TSQ-T10 Joint Threat Emitter) 5840-01-659-0850 91101-01 Transmitter, Radar (AN/TSQ-T10 Joint Threat Emitter) 5840-01-659-2542 91101-2 Transmitter, Radar (AN/TSQ-T10 Joint Threat Emitter) 5840-01-659-4499 91102-1 Transmitter, Radar (AN/TSQ-T10 Joint Threat Emitter) 5840-01-659-4500 91102-2 Transmitter, Radar (AN/TSQ-T10 Joint Threat Emitter) 5840-01-659-3010 91103-1 Transmitter, Radar (AN/TPT-T1 Unmanned Threat Emitter) 5840-01-617-0146 62704-1 Transmitter, Radar (AN/TSQ-T10 Joint Threat Emitter) 5840-01-598-6408 87001-2 Transmitter, Radar (AN/TSQ-T10 Joint Threat Emitter) 5840-01-599-9081 79106-1 This notice is not a request for competitive proposals or quotes; however, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. Any capability statements received within 15 calendar days of publication of this notice will be evaluated solely to determine whether to conduct a competitive acquisition. 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. This pre-solicitation is notice for a Sole Source Solicitation, which will be issued later this year. The entire solicitation and any/all attachments will be made available only on the SAM.gov website. All current and future information about this acquisition, i.e. solicitation, amendments, purchase specifications, and Q&A's will be distributed through SAM.gov. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring this site to ensure they have the most up-to-date information about this solicitation. One or more of the items under this acquisition are subject to Free Trade Agreements. IAW DAFMAN 16-201, there are no restrictions on foreign participation. | Pre-Solicitation | 811210 | No Set-Aside | 10/20/2026 | 11/05/2026 | - | |
REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) Subject: Multiple Threat Emitter System (MUTES) & Mini-MUTES Data Package Assembly: Teardown, Test, and Evaluation (TT&E) and Technical Data Package (TDP) Development THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. This RFI is issued 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 U.S. Government 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. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on Sam.gov. It is the responsibility of the potential offerors to monitor this site for additional information pertaining to this requirement. The DAF is seeking industry partners with the capability to perform a comprehensive Teardown, Test, and Evaluation (TT&E) on the Azimuth (AZ) and Elevation (EL) Data Package assemblies used on the AN/MST-T1A MUTES and Mini-MUTES ground-based radar systems. PLEASE SEE THE RFI ATTACHMENT FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONCERNING THIS RFI. Requests for technical data must be requested through the points of contact below. Requests must include a copy of your JCP printout or DD 2345. | Special Notice | 811210 | No Set-Aside | 10/05/2026 | 11/05/2026 | - | |
PUBLIC ANNOUCMENT FOR ONBOARDING: If you wish to on-board onto this MAC IDIQ, please submit the necessary documentation NLT 1 December 2026 @ 12:00 PM MST. This includes all SAR package submissions and your company's letter of intent to participate. Please reach out to the Contracting Officer, Cydnee Simpson, cydnee.simpson@us.af.mil, if you have any questions. If you are interested in participating on this effort, see the Repair Qualification Requirements (RQR) Attachment 1 for a full list of the NSNs associated with this MAC IDIQ; you may refer to the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and Ordering Procedures for contract scope, requirements and full on-boarding procedures. If interested in qualification, please begin preparing your SAR packages and/or waivers for approval as soon as possible. All technical data requests should be directed to the contracting officer listed below. Contractors should submit SAR packages as soon as they are able to for ample review and revision time, if necessary. Any additional questions or concerns can be directed to the contracting officer listed below. NOTICE: Solicitation (FA8250-26-R-0001) Requirements Owner: 415 SCMS, Hill AFB This response date includes submitting all information IAW Sections L & M. Qualification packages IAW the RQR must also be submitted to be considered for contract award. Qualification packages may be submitted early. If you are requesting access to technical data, please email cydnee.simpson@us.af.mil as soon as possible. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS: Please see the Questions and Answers attachment. 415 SCMS STRATEGIC MAC IDIQ CONTRACT REQUIREMENT: 415 SCMS Strategic Multiple Award Contract (MAC) Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ). 415 SCMS is working to establish a MAC IDIQ for repair services. This requirement will cover 11 weapon systems and approximately 120+ NSNs. Repair design(s) shall meet or exceed the system requirements and shall be Form, Fit, Function and Interface (FFFI). CONTRACT-TYPE: MAC IDIQ TASK ORDERS CONTRACT TYPE: Firm-Fixed Price PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE (PoP): 5-year basic ordering period with one 5-year option, for a potential total contract length of 10 years (Initial Contract Award 30 July 2026). EVALUATION CRITERIA: Evaluation Criteria can be found in attachments Section L&M RESTRICTED TO QUALIFIED SOURCES: See FAR Part 52.209-1 The requirements of FAR 9.202(a) apply. Sources must be qualified prior to being considered for award. Interested vendors that have not been previously approved for this acquisition must submit a Source Approval Request (SAR) package to the Source Development Small Business Office or the Contracting Officer. As prescribed in FAR 9.202(e), the contracting officer need not delay a proposed award in order to provide a potential offeror with an opportunity to demonstrate its ability to meet the standards specified for qualification in the attached Repair Qualification Requirements (RQR). Qualification packages and/or waivers should be submitted as soon as possible to allow the 415 SCMS engineers ample time to review/approval qualification. | Solicitation | 811210 | No Set-Aside | 10/05/2026 | 12/01/2026 | - | |
NOTICE TYPE: REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) DATE: 17 SEPTEMBER 2026 Miniature Multiple Threat Emitter System (Mini-MUTES) AN/MST-T1 (V)Miniature Multiple Threat Emitter System (Mini-MUTES) AN/MST-T1 (V) 1.0 DESCRIPTION THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. This RFI is issued 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 U.S. Government 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. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on Sam.gov. It is the responsibility of the potential offerors to monitor this site for additional information pertaining to this requirement. The 415 Supply Chain Management Squadron (SCMS) – Air Force (AF) – is looking for more sources that can manufacture and repair a gearbox used on the AN/MST‑T1 (V) Mini-MUTES system. The Air Force (AF) owns a full technical data package (TDP) required to produce this gearbox. The 415 SCMS is also seeking recommendations on how to harden the gears using different materials and hardening methods. NSN: 3010-01-315-5148 Part number: 200927771 Noun: Gear Box Assembly Cage: 98747 2.0 BACKGROUND The AN/MST‑T1 (V) Threat Emitter System relies on a specialized gearbox that has historically been supported through an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). As the OME’s capability diminished, the Air Force (AF) is seeking a qualified supplier capable of producing and repairing the gearbox using the complete technical data package (TDP) already in possession. Modernizing sustainment for this component also includes evaluating improved gear hardening materials and processes to increase durability, reduce wear, and extend service life under operational loads. Requests for the technical data package (TDP) can be sent to the contracting officer and contracting specialist identified in section 4 of this RFI. Requests must have a copy of your company’s DD 2345 (Militarily Critical Technical Data Agreement) and Joint Certification Program (JCP) registration. 3.0 REQUESTED INFORMATION Please provide company information such as cage code, points of contact and socioeconomic status (small business, large business, SDVOSB, etc.). Can you describe your relevant capability and/or past performance on similar items? What materials will be required for fabrication? Which hardening process will be applied? What is the estimated production time for a single unit? What is the rough order of magnitude (ROM) cost, including non-recurring engineering (NRE), unit production and sustainment? 4.0 RESPONSES Interested parties are requested to respond to this RFI by answering the questions in Section 3.0. Please provide responses along with name, mailing address, phone number and e-mail address of the designated point of contact. All responses are voluntary. All responses shall be submitted to the Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO), and Contracting Specialist (CS). Contracting Officer: Cydnee Simpson, cydnee.simpson@us.af.mil Contracting Specialist: Nicholas Standiford, nicholas.standiford@us.af.mil The Government is seeking responses by 19 October 2026 @ 12:00 PM MST. 5.0 SUMMARY THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. The information provided in the RFI is subject to change and is not binding on the Government. The US Government has not made a commitment to procure Mini-MUTEs ANMST-T1 V, and release of this RFI should not be construed as such a commitment or as authorization to incur cost for which reimbursement would be required or sought. | Special Notice | 811210 | No Set-Aside | 09/17/2026 | 10/19/2026 | - | |
The United States Air Force (USAF) is seeking a qualified repair contractor to test and repair, as necessary, components used in the F-16 Upgraded Central Air Data Computer (UCADC). The contractor shall repair these items to a serviceable ?????????A????????? condition in accordance with Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specifications, approved Technical Orders (TOs), and engineering dispositions approved by the cognizant USAF engineer. Cosmetic restoration to ?????????like new????????? appearance is not required.These are just-in-time (JIT) repairs and are not scheduled or depot-level overhauls. The contractor must maintain all required capabilities to test, evaluate, and repair the items to serviceable ?????????A????????? condition on an as-required basis. This includes, but is not limited to, all necessary expertise, trained personnel, test equipment, tooling, repair parts, and facilities to consistently meet the contractually required turnaround times.The successful contractor must be a currently qualified repair source or successfully complete the qualification process prior to award. Award of this contract will not be delayed to allow for source qualification or review of a pending Source Approval Request (SAR).The contractor shall maintain detailed repair and test records for all items processed under this contract, including cost accounting records that clearly identify labor, materials, and other direct costs associated with each repaired item.Interested vendors must possess, or be capable of obtaining, all required test equipment, special tooling, and technical data necessary to perform the repairs. Source qualification may be required prior to award.NSN: 5998013995953; NSN: 5998013998603; NSN: 5998013998605; NSN: 6685001491026; NSN: 9985002593013 | Solicitation | 811210 | No Set-Aside | 09/01/2026 | 10/16/2026 | - |
Additional Details
Solicitation Number
FA825026SSSTRANSMITTER
Archive Date
Apr 6, 2026
Office Address
HILL AFB, UT, 84056-5825