59 TES Storage Canister
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The United States Air Force, 99 CONS, Nellis AFB, NV, is conducting a Sources Sought Synopsis to identify potential sources, including small businesses, capable of providing a 59 TES Storage Canister. This requirement involves proprietary memory modules and disks for the Flight Test Instrumentation Airborne Data Recorder (FADR) used with F-35 instrumentation data acquisition equipment. Responses are due by May 18, 2026, at 10:00 AM Pacific Time.
Scope of Requirement
The opportunity seeks capabilities for a "59 TES Storage Canister" as defined in the attached Brand Name Requirement Description. This specifically includes proprietary items essential for the Lockheed Martin Enhanced Data acquisition recording and telemetry (EDART) pod:
- RSM32T-LM: 32 Terabyte removable memory module (RMM)
- LM-RSOD: Removable Secure Operational Disk (RSOD) These items are mandatory for CLIN 0001 and are required for the FADR system's functionality.
Purpose of Sources Sought
This is a market research effort, not a solicitation, to gauge industry capability. The Government will use responses to determine if a future solicitation will be conducted as a full and open competition or as a set-aside for small businesses (including 8(a), HUBZone, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned small businesses). No set-aside decision has been made, but the Government reserves the right to consider one.
Submission Requirements
Interested firms must submit a capabilities package demonstrating their ability to provide the required commodities and detailing technical compliance. The package should be brief, concise, and clearly show how stated requirements can be met.
- Due Date: May 18, 2026, by 10:00 AM Pacific Time.
- Submission Email: sedrina.welches@us.af.mil
- Subject Line: "F3GECA6105A001 - 59 TES Storage Canister"
- Accepted Attachments: .pdf, .doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx (total size less than 10 MB).
- Required Information: Firm's size relative to NAICS standard, socio-economic status (SB, 8(a), SDVO, HUBZone), foreign-owned/controlled status, and any contemplated use of foreign national employees.
Key Information
The NAICS Code for this acquisition is 334511 - Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing, with a size standard of 1350 employees. All prospective contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database to be awarded a DoD contract. Responses are voluntary, and the Government will not reimburse associated costs.
Contact Information
Direct all questions and submit responses to SrA Sedrina Welches at sedrina.welches@us.af.mil. Phone: 702-652-8669.