Notice ID: 0aa58e79e5cb4fd888efbab06e818837Sources Sought
Request for Information (RFI) – Modular Tactical Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) EW System
Active, responses due . Full description on SAM.gov.
Description
This Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS)/Request for Information (RFI) is issued for informational purposes and market research only; it does not constitute a solicitation. The Government will not reimburse any company or individual for any expenses associated with preparing/submitting information in response to this posting. The information provided may be used by the Government in developing its acquisition strategy, statement of work/statement of objectives, and/or performance specifications. Interested parties are responsible for adequately marking proprietary or competition sensitive information contained within their response as instructed later in this posting.
The United States (US) Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance & Special Operations Forces (ISR & SOF) Directorate, Special Warfare (SW) Program Office (AFLCMC/WISN) is conducting market research to identify possible sources capable of providing body worn, low Size, Weight, and Power (SWaP), user friendly, modular tactical SIGINT/EW system capable of full spectrum signals prosecution in adverse environments.
PLEASE SEE ATTACHMENT FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS AND INFORMATION ON HOW TO RESPOND TO THIS RFI.
Overview
Agency:
Department of WarDepartment of the Air Force
Office:AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND.AIR FORCE LIFE CYCLE MANAGEMENT CENTER.INTELLIGENCE, SURVEILLANCE, RECONNAISSANCE.FA8629 AFLCMC WISK SOF/PR
Posted:October 19, 2026
NAICS:334511: Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing
Last Updated:Oct 21, 2026
First published:
Last updated on SAM.gov:
PSC:Not specified
Set-Aside:Not specified
Type:Sources Sought
Place of Performance:Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio
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The Department of the Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC), Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), Fighters & Advanced Aircraft Directorate (AFLCMC/WA), F‑15 System Program Office (AFLCMC/WAQ), Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB) is seeking sources for the procurement of an operationally qualified threat missile launch and approach warning system for rapid integration into the United States Air Force (USAF) F-15EX Eagle II fighter aircraft. INTRODUCTION: This is a SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT to acquire a missile warning system (MWS) to be integrated into the F-15EX fleet. The system must alert the F-15EX aircrew to missile threats without unreasonably distracting the aircrew with false alarms. The MWS must use the six pre-existing sensor locations, data cables, power cables, and cooling. The MWS must be easily, safely, rapidly, and organically installable and removable in the field by USAF military aircraft maintenance personnel. In accordance with Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul (RFO) Part 10, Market Research, AFLCMC/WAQ is seeking information for potential sources for an integrated MWS solution for the F-15EX. This publication is intended to elicit responses from sources with knowledge, skills, data, equipment, access to appropriate facilities, and the capacity to meet the Air Force’s requirements. The dollar value and period of performance (PoP) for the contract will be commensurate with the requirement. This contract effort is subject to RFO 52.232-18, Availability of Funds. 1.1 SOURCES SOUGHT INFORMATION 1.2 DISCLAIMER: THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP), REQUEST FOR QUOTE (RFQ) OR AN INVITATION FOR BID (IFB). IN ACCORDANCE WITH RFO 15.101(c), THIS NOTICE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY. THE GOVERNMENT MAY USE THE INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM RESPONSES TO THIS NOTICE IN DETERMINING ITS ACQUISITION APPROACH. THE ISSUANCE OF THIS NOTICE DOES NOT RESTRICT THE GOVERNMENT ACQUISTION APPROACH. 1.3 REQUIRED CAPABILITIES Interested firms should submit information as to the capabilities, capacity, and experience to provide an MWS as set forth below: The MWS must alert the F-15EX aircrew to the presence of missiles that may threaten the aircraft without unreasonably distracting the aircrew with false alarms. The MWS must use the six (6) pre-existing F-15EX sensor locations, data cables, power cables, and cooling. It must be easily, safely, rapidly, and organically installable and removable in the field by USAF military aircraft maintenance personnel without requiring any change to aircraft configuration beyond installation of MWS line replaceable units (LRUs) in the six (6) pre-existing locations in the aircraft dedicated for missile warning. To avoid compromise of classified information, this notice does not ask for threat missile launch and approach detection performance for various use cases nor for an MWS concept of operations. AFLCMC/WAQ may contact you to ask for detection performance information if your response to this Sources Sought notice indicates your MWS is integrable in an F-15EX aircraft. Questions: What is the name of the MWS you describe in your response to this Sources Sought notice? Please include titles, abbreviations, and nomenclature as available. Please only identify and describe a single MWS in your response. On what Department of War (DoW) aircraft model(s) is your MWS approved for operational use today? Approval for operational use requires both 1) determination of airworthiness of the aircraft with your MWS integrated and 2) sustainment of the aircraft’s cybersecurity Authorization to Operate. Who are the best references (name, position, organization, commercial telephone number, and US Government email address) for DoW acquirers responsible for procuring your MWS for operational use on DoW aircraft named in question 2? Is your MWS in active production today? How many months from contract award could your MWS be delivered? Does your MWS consist only of sensor LRUs or does your MWS consist of sensor LRUs connected to a central processing LRU? If MWS sensors are connected to a central processor, how are they connected? What are the dimensions of each LRU in your MWS? You are alternately welcome to include in your response figures from engineering drawings that identify dimensions, rather than listing dimensions. How much does each LRU in your MWS weigh? How are your MWS’s LRUs physically fastened to an aircraft? What are your MWS’s electrical power requirements? Through what cable connection(s) is your MWS powered by the aircraft? What are your MWS’s cooling requirements? Through what interface(s) is your MWS cooled by the aircraft? Can your MWS be connected to an aircraft’s MIL-STD-1553 avionics bus? What are the terms by which your firm will share the MIL-STD-1553 avionics bus interface specification for your MWS with The Boeing Company so data can be exchanged between your MWS and the F-15EX’s onboard mission computer? Does your MWS require the aircrew or maintenance personnel to provide information to your MWS during aircraft preflight or midflight for it to correctly detect missiles that may threaten the aircraft? If so, how is this information provided to your MWS? Does the installation on, operation of, or removal of your MWS from an aircraft expose personnel to a known health or safety hazard? Are there any known limitations on your MWS’s use in the F-15EX aircraft’s operational environment as verified in accordance with MIL-STD-810H? Does a field-executable procedure exist today for verifying the correct operation of your MWS during aircraft preflight or periodic inspection? If so, please briefly summarize the procedure. Does installation or removal of your MWS require any specific tools that are not commercially available? If yes, please identify the tools and tool vendors. Are there any known limitations on your MWS’ storage environment when MWS LRUs are not installed on an aircraft? What are your plans (if any) for adapting your MWS to meet the architecture and interface requirements of the Agile Mission Suite Government Reference Architecture (https://open-arsenal.gitlab.io/platforms/)? 1.4 NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM CODE (NAICS): The anticipated NAICS Code is 334511; the corresponding Small Business size standard in 1350 employes. If the NAICS Code or Small Business size standard appears to be incorrect, please suggest an alternative NAICS Code and Small Business size for consideration. 1.5 SUBMISSION DETAILS: Vendors interested in responding to this announcement should submit an UNCLASSIFIED technical capabilities statement paper via DoD SAFE NO LATER THAN 12 NOVEMBER 2026, 1600, Eastern Time. To request a DoD SAFE link be sent to your email address to upload your technical capabilities statement paper, please email both Contracting Officer Valerie Neff at valerie.neff@us.af.mil and Morgan Grudich at morgan.grudich@us.af.mil. NO PHONE CALLS WILL BE ACCEPTED. CLASSIFIED information will NOT be accepted. The Government will not reimburse the contractor for any costs associated with preparing or submitting a response to this notice. Responses shall be limited to six (6), 8.5 x 11-inch pages with no smaller than 12-point font. Proprietary information, if any, should be minimized and MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED. To aid the Government, please segregate proprietary information. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned. It is the submitter’s sole responsibility to verify the e-file was received and can be viewed. All information received that is marked Proprietary will be handled accordingly. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned. All Government and contractor personnel reviewing sources sought responses will have signed non- disclosure agreement and understand their responsibility for proper use and protection from unauthorized disclosure of proprietary information as described in 41 USC 423. The Government shall not be held liable for any damages incurred if proprietary information is not property identified. 1.6 RESPONSES SHALL INCLUDE: Name of Company, Address, and Point of Contact (Name, Title, Phone, Email) Contractor and Government Entity (CAGE) code Unique Entity ID (UEI) DUNS Number Capabilities statement paper (no more than six (6), 8.5 x 11-inch pages with no smaller than 12-point font) demonstrating ability to perform in accordance with paragraph 1.3 above Firms responding to this announcement should indicate whether they are a large business, small business, small disadvantaged business (SDB), woman-owned small business (WOSB), economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB), 8(a)-certified business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB), veteran-owned small business (VOSB), or Historically Underutilized Business Zone small business (HUBZone). 1.7 QUESTIONS: Questions regarding this announcement shall be submitted in writing by email to the Contracting Officer, Valerie Neff at valerie.neff@us.af.mil. Verbal and phone questions will NOT be accepted. Answers to questions will be posted on SAM.gov website. Questions shall NOT contain proprietary or classified information. 1.8 SUMMARY: THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT to identify potential sources that can provide the MWS. The information provided in this announcement is subject to change and is not binding on the Government. The Department of the Air Force has not made a commitment to procure any of the supplies/services discussed and release of this Sources Sought should not be construed as such a commitment or as an authorization to incur cost for which reimbursement would be required or sought. All submissions become Government property and will not be returned. | Market Research | 334511 | No Set-Aside | 10/15/2026 | 11/12/2026 | Wright Patterson AFB, OH | |
TITLE: USAF F-16 Next Generation Mission Compute (NGMC) Industry Day Notice ID: FA8615-26-INDUSTRYDAY-F16NGMC Related Notice: FA8615-26-RFI-F16UPGRADE 1.0 OVERVIEW The Department of War, AFLCMC, will host an Industry Day for the USAF F-16 Next-Generation Mission Computer (NGMC) Upgrade for Combat Capabilities for F-16 Blocks 40/42/50/52 effort. The purpose of this event is to provide industry partners with an overview of the upcoming requirement, discuss the technical challenges, and outline the tentative acquisition strategy. This event will also provide an opportunity for the Government to gather feedback from industry on potential solutions and acquisition approaches in reference to Sources Sought Notice ID: FA8615-26-RFI-F16UPGRADE. 2.0 EVENT DETAILS Update 8 Oct 26: Access to Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and attendance of the Industry Day event where CUI may be discussed is restricted to companies with an active Joint Certification Program (JCP DD2345) for U.S. defense contractors behind a secure and credentialed portal. Update 14 Oct 26: There will not be a virtual option available for the Industry Day. Date: Tuesday, October 20,2026 – Wednesday, October 21,2026 Time: 0730-1800 Venue: WPAFB, Hope Hotel and Conference Center 10823 Chidlaw Road, Dayton, Ohio 45433 Location: In-Person, at Hope Hotel, WPAFB, Sabre-Phantom Room/ Boardroom Security Clearance: No Classified Requirement/ Unclassified Max Capacity: 80 total, (Each Vendor is limited to 2 attendees) 3.0 TENTATIVE AGENDA DAY 1: Tuesday, October 20, 2026 (0730AM – 1700PM) [730-0830] Registration & Sign-In/ Light-Breakfast [Administrative Staff] [0830-0930] Welcome & Program Overview Presentation [Program Manager (SAPM)/ Contracting] [0930-1000] Large Group Q&A [Program Manager/ Engineer/ Contracting/ IPT] Acquisition Strategy & Schedule HW Overview with open Q&A SW Overview with open Q&A [1000-1030] Break/ Transition to Boardroom for 1-on-1’s [1100-1700] 1-on-1 Sessions (25 minutes each) [Panel: PM, Contracting, Technical Leads] [1230-1300] Government Lunch Break [1730-1800] Wrap-Up & Closing Remarks Day 2: Wednesday, October 21, 2026 (if needed for additional 1-on-1’s) [0800-0830] Sign-In/ Light Breakfast [Administrative Staff] [0830-1400] 1-on-1 Sessions (25 minutes) [Panel: PM, Contracting, Technical Leads] [1430-1500] Wrap-Up & Closing Remarks [Program Manager] 4.0 REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS Due to space constraints, in-person attendance is limited to (2) two representatives per company and 24 time slots will be available for 1-on-1 sessions. RSVP for attendance of the Industry Day must be sent to POC: Zaria Gray-Goodnight at zaria.gray-goodnight@us.af.mil for placeholder invitation. Reservation of 1-on-1’s is compeleted separately via: https://calendly.com/f-16-ngmc-industryday/30min UPDATE 24 SEP 26: ALL AVAILABLE 1-ON1 SLOTS HAVE BEEN RESERVED Required RSVP & Registration Info: Company Name, Address, and CAGE Code. Attendee Full Name(s), Title(s), Email Address(es), and Phone Number(s). Specify if attending In-Person or Virtually. [Optional] Submit up to three (3) questions in advance for the Q&A panel using Attachment 1 – NGMC Industry Day Q and A Template. Deadline: RSVP & Registration must be received no later than Wednesday, October 14, 2026, by 1700PM. Late registrations will not be accepted. 5.0 DISCLAIMER This Special Notice is for planning and informational purposes only and shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to enter into a contract. This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP), and no solicitation is available at this time. The Government will not reimburse any costs associated with attending this Industry Day or preparing any materials in response to this notice. 6.0 QUESTIONS Any questions regarding this Industry Day shall be sent to the PCOs and Contracting Specialist. PCO, Tyler Moore, at tyler.moore.19@us.af.mil PCO, Jason Brown, at jason.brown.148@us.af.mil Contract Specialist, Zaria Gray-Goodnight, at zaria.gray-goodnight@us.af.mil. 7.0 ATTACHMENTS Attachment 1 – NGMC Industry Day Q and A Template Attachment 2 – Hope Hotel Venue Layout Update 14 October: Attachment 3 - Draft F-16 NGMC System Requirements Document (SRD) - This document contains CUI and may only be accessed by submitting a request through SAM.gov. The Government will verify that the requestor has an active JCP Certification (DD Form 2345) before providing access. | Special Notice | 334511 | No Set-Aside | 10/14/2026 | 10/14/2026 | - | |
TITLE: USAF F-16 Next Generation Mission Compute (NGMC) Industry Day Notice ID: FA8615-26-INDUSTRYDAY-F16NGMC Related Notice: FA8615-26-RFI-F16UPGRADE 1.0 OVERVIEW The Department of War, AFLCMC, will host an Industry Day for the USAF F-16 Next-Generation Mission Computer (NGMC) Upgrade for Combat Capabilities for F-16 Blocks 40/42/50/52 effort. The purpose of this event is to provide industry partners with an overview of the upcoming requirement, discuss the technical challenges, and outline the tentative acquisition strategy. This event will also provide an opportunity for the Government to gather feedback from industry on potential solutions and acquisition approaches in reference to Sources Sought Notice ID: FA8615-26-RFI-F16UPGRADE. 2.0 EVENT DETAILS Update 8 Oct 26: Access to Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and attendance of the Industry Day event where CUI may be discussed is restricted to companies with an active Joint Certification Program (JCP DD2345) for U.S. defense contractors behind a secure and credentialed portal. Date: Tuesday, October 20,2026 – Wednesday, October 21,2026 Time: 0730-1800 Venue: WPAFB, Hope Hotel and Conference Center 10823 Chidlaw Road, Dayton, Ohio 45433 Location: In-Person, at Hope Hotel, WPAFB, Sabre-Phantom Room/ Boardroom Security Clearance: No Classified Requirement/ Unclassified Max Capacity: 80 total, (Each Vendor is limited to 2 attendees) 3.0 TENTATIVE AGENDA DAY 1: Tuesday, October 20, 2026 (0730AM – 1700PM) [730-0830] Registration & Sign-In/ Light-Breakfast [Administrative Staff] [0830-0930] Welcome & Program Overview Presentation [Program Manager (SAPM)/ Contracting] [0930-1000] Large Group Q&A [Program Manager/ Engineer/ Contracting/ IPT] Acquisition Strategy & Schedule HW Overview with open Q&A SW Overview with open Q&A [1000-1030] Break/ Transition to Boardroom for 1-on-1’s [1100-1700] 1-on-1 Sessions (25 minutes each) [Panel: PM, Contracting, Technical Leads] [1230-1300] Government Lunch Break [1730-1800] Wrap-Up & Closing Remarks Day 2: Wednesday, October 21, 2026 (if needed for additional 1-on-1’s) [0800-0830] Sign-In/ Light Breakfast [Administrative Staff] [0830-1400] 1-on-1 Sessions (25 minutes) [Panel: PM, Contracting, Technical Leads] [1430-1500] Wrap-Up & Closing Remarks [Program Manager] 4.0 REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS Due to space constraints, in-person attendance is limited to (2) two representatives per company and 24 time slots will be available for 1-on-1 sessions. RSVP for attendance of the Industry Day must be sent to POC: Zaria Gray-Goodnight at zaria.gray-goodnight@us.af.mil for placeholder invitation. Reservation of 1-on-1’s is compeleted separately via: https://calendly.com/f-16-ngmc-industryday/30min UPDATE 24 SEP 26: ALL AVAILABLE 1-ON1 SLOTS HAVE BEEN RESERVED Required RSVP & Registration Info: Company Name, Address, and CAGE Code. Attendee Full Name(s), Title(s), Email Address(es), and Phone Number(s). Specify if attending In-Person or Virtually. [Optional] Submit up to three (3) questions in advance for the Q&A panel using Attachment 1 – NGMC Industry Day Q and A Template. Deadline: RSVP & Registration must be received no later than Wednesday, October 14, 2026, by 1700PM. Late registrations will not be accepted. 5.0 DISCLAIMER This Special Notice is for planning and informational purposes only and shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to enter into a contract. This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP), and no solicitation is available at this time. The Government will not reimburse any costs associated with attending this Industry Day or preparing any materials in response to this notice. 6.0 QUESTIONS Any questions regarding this Industry Day shall be sent to the PCOs and Contracting Specialist. PCO, Tyler Moore, at tyler.moore.19@us.af.mil PCO, Jason Brown, at jason.brown.148@us.af.mil Contract Specialist, Zaria Gray-Goodnight, at zaria.gray-goodnight@us.af.mil. 7.0 ATTACHMENTS Attachment 1 – NGMC Industry Day Q and A Template Attachment 2 – Hope Hotel Venue Layout | Special Notice | 334511 | No Set-Aside | 10/08/2026 | 10/14/2026 | - | |
The Department of the Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC), Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), Fighters & Advanced Aircraft Directorate (AFLCMC/WA), F‑15 System Program Office (AFLCMC/WAQ), Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB) is seeking sources for the procurement of an operationally qualified threat missile launch and approach warning system for rapid integration into the United States Air Force (USAF) F-15EX Eagle II fighter aircraft. INTRODUCTION: This is a SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT to acquire a missile warning system (MWS) to be integrated into the F-15EX fleet. The system must alert the F-15EX aircrew to missile threats without unreasonably distracting the aircrew with false alarms. The MWS must use the six pre-existing sensor locations, data cables, power cables, and cooling. The MWS must be easily, safely, rapidly, and organically installable and removable in the field by USAF military aircraft maintenance personnel. In accordance with Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul (RFO) Part 10, Market Research, AFLCMC/WAQ is seeking information for potential sources for an integrated MWS solution for the F-15EX. This publication is intended to elicit responses from sources with knowledge, skills, data, equipment, access to appropriate facilities, and the capacity to meet the Air Force’s requirements. The dollar value and period of performance (PoP) for the contract will be commensurate with the requirement. This contract effort is subject to RFO 52.232-18, Availability of Funds. 1.1 SOURCES SOUGHT INFORMATION 1.2 DISCLAIMER: THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP), REQUEST FOR QUOTE (RFQ) OR AN INVITATION FOR BID (IFB). IN ACCORDANCE WITH RFO 15.101(c), THIS NOTICE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY. THE GOVERNMENT MAY USE THE INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM RESPONSES TO THIS NOTICE IN DETERMINING ITS ACQUISITION APPROACH. THE ISSUANCE OF THIS NOTICE DOES NOT RESTRICT THE GOVERNMENT ACQUISTION APPROACH. 1.3 REQUIRED CAPABILITIES Interested firms should submit information as to the capabilities, capacity, and experience to provide an MWS as set forth below: The MWS must alert the F-15EX aircrew to the presence of missiles that may threaten the aircraft without unreasonably distracting the aircrew with false alarms. The MWS must use the six (6) pre-existing F-15EX sensor locations, data cables, power cables, and cooling. It must be easily, safely, rapidly, and organically installable and removable in the field by USAF military aircraft maintenance personnel without requiring any change to aircraft configuration beyond installation of MWS line replaceable units (LRUs) in the six (6) pre-existing locations in the aircraft dedicated for missile warning. To avoid compromise of classified information, this notice does not ask for threat missile launch and approach detection performance for various use cases nor for an MWS concept of operations. AFLCMC/WAQ may contact you to ask for detection performance information if your response to this Sources Sought notice indicates your MWS is integrable in an F-15EX aircraft. Questions: What is the name of the MWS you describe in your response to this Sources Sought notice? Please include titles, abbreviations, and nomenclature as available. Please only identify and describe a single MWS in your response. On what Department of War (DoW) aircraft model(s) is your MWS approved for operational use today? Approval for operational use requires both 1) determination of airworthiness of the aircraft with your MWS integrated and 2) sustainment of the aircraft’s cybersecurity Authorization to Operate. Who are the best references (name, position, organization, commercial telephone number, and US Government email address) for DoW acquirers responsible for procuring your MWS for operational use on DoW aircraft named in question 2? Is your MWS in active production today? How many months from contract award could your MWS be delivered? Does your MWS consist only of sensor LRUs or does your MWS consist of sensor LRUs connected to a central processing LRU? If MWS sensors are connected to a central processor, how are they connected? What are the dimensions of each LRU in your MWS? You are alternately welcome to include in your response figures from engineering drawings that identify dimensions, rather than listing dimensions. How much does each LRU in your MWS weigh? How are your MWS’s LRUs physically fastened to an aircraft? What are your MWS’s electrical power requirements? Through what cable connection(s) is your MWS powered by the aircraft? What are your MWS’s cooling requirements? Through what interface(s) is your MWS cooled by the aircraft? Can your MWS be connected to an aircraft’s MIL-STD-1553 avionics bus? What are the terms by which your firm will share the MIL-STD-1553 avionics bus interface specification for your MWS with The Boeing Company so data can be exchanged between your MWS and the F-15EX’s onboard mission computer? Does your MWS require the aircrew or maintenance personnel to provide information to your MWS during aircraft preflight or midflight for it to correctly detect missiles that may threaten the aircraft? If so, how is this information provided to your MWS? Does the installation on, operation of, or removal of your MWS from an aircraft expose personnel to a known health or safety hazard? Are there any known limitations on your MWS’s use in the F-15EX aircraft’s operational environment as verified in accordance with MIL-STD-810H? Does a field-executable procedure exist today for verifying the correct operation of your MWS during aircraft preflight or periodic inspection? If so, please briefly summarize the procedure. Does installation or removal of your MWS require any specific tools that are not commercially available? If yes, please identify the tools and tool vendors. Are there any known limitations on your MWS’ storage environment when MWS LRUs are not installed on an aircraft? What are your plans (if any) for adapting your MWS to meet the architecture and interface requirements of the Agile Mission Suite Government Reference Architecture (https://open-arsenal.gitlab.io/platforms/)? 1.4 NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM CODE (NAICS): The anticipated NAICS Code is 334511; the corresponding Small Business size standard in 1350 employes. If the NAICS Code or Small Business size standard appears to be incorrect, please suggest an alternative NAICS Code and Small Business size for consideration. 1.5 SUBMISSION DETAILS: Vendors interested in responding to this announcement should submit an UNCLASSIFIED technical capabilities statement paper via DoD SAFE NO LATER THAN 12 NOVEMBER 2026, 1600, Eastern Time. To request a DoD SAFE link be sent to your email address to upload your technical capabilities statement paper, please email both Contracting Officer Stephannie Siembab at stephannie.siembab@us.af.mil and Morgan Grudich at morgan.grudich@us.af.mil. NO PHONE CALLS WILL BE ACCEPTED. CLASSIFIED information will NOT be accepted. The Government will not reimburse the contractor for any costs associated with preparing or submitting a response to this notice. Responses shall be limited to six (6), 8.5 x 11-inch pages with no smaller than 12-point font. Proprietary information, if any, should be minimized and MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED. To aid the Government, please segregate proprietary information. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned. It is the submitter’s sole responsibility to verify the e-file was received and can be viewed. All information received that is marked Proprietary will be handled accordingly. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned. All Government and contractor personnel reviewing sources sought responses will have signed non- disclosure agreement and understand their responsibility for proper use and protection from unauthorized disclosure of proprietary information as described in 41 USC 423. The Government shall not be held liable for any damages incurred if proprietary information is not property identified. 1.6 RESPONSES SHALL INCLUDE: Name of Company, Address, and Point of Contact (Name, Title, Phone, Email) Contractor and Government Entity (CAGE) code Unique Entity ID (UEI) DUNS Number Capabilities statement paper (no more than six (6), 8.5 x 11-inch pages with no smaller than 12-point font) demonstrating ability to perform in accordance with paragraph 1.3 above Firms responding to this announcement should indicate whether they are a large business, small business, small disadvantaged business (SDB), woman-owned small business (WOSB), economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB), 8(a)-certified business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB), veteran-owned small business (VOSB), or Historically Underutilized Business Zone small business (HUBZone). 1.7 QUESTIONS: Questions regarding this announcement shall be submitted in writing by email to the Contracting Officer, Stephannie Siembab at stephannie.siembab@us.af.mil. Verbal and phone questions will NOT be accepted. Answers to questions will be posted on SAM.gov website. Questions shall NOT contain proprietary or classified information. 1.8 SUMMARY: THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT to identify potential sources that can provide the MWS. The information provided in this announcement is subject to change and is not binding on the Government. The Department of the Air Force has not made a commitment to procure any of the supplies/services discussed and release of this Sources Sought should not be construed as such a commitment or as an authorization to incur cost for which reimbursement would be required or sought. All submissions become Government property and will not be returned. | Market Research | 334511 | No Set-Aside | 09/29/2026 | 11/12/2026 | Wright Patterson AFB, OH | |
This Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS)/Request for Information (RFI) is issued for informational purposes and market research only; it does not constitute a solicitation. The Government will not reimburse any company or individual for any expenses associated with preparing/submitting information in response to this posting. The information provided may be used by the Government in developing its acquisition strategy, statement of work/statement of objectives, and/or performance specifications. Interested parties are responsible for adequately marking proprietary or competition sensitive information contained within their response as instructed later in this posting. The United States (US) Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance & Special Operations Forces (ISR & SOF) Directorate, Special Warfare (SW) Program Office (AFLCMC/WISN) is conducting market research to identify possible sources capable of providing a man portable Kinetic C-sUAS capability to detect, disrupt, and defeat hostile or unauthorized drones. SEE ATTACHMENT FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS AND INFORMATION ON HOW TO RESPOND TO THIS RFI. | Market Research | 334511 | No Set-Aside | 09/28/2026 | 10/28/2026 | Wright Patterson AFB, OH |
Additional Details
Solicitation Number
FA8629-27-R-5005
Archive Date
Dec 3, 2026
Office Address
WRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433