CEESIM and RFGEN Repairs
Overview
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PSC
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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 Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base is conducting a Sources Sought to identify qualified small businesses for corrective repair, receiving, training, and testing support for Combat Electromagnetic Environment Simulator (CEESIM) systems and subsystems, and the Radio Frequency Generator (RFGEN) section of the Next Electronic Warfare Electronic Generator (NEWEG). This market research aims to assess industry capabilities for a future requirement at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio. Responses are due March 12, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement involves comprehensive support for CEESIM and RFGEN systems. This includes:
- Repair and/or replacement of components and equipment.
- Provision of spare parts.
- Delivery of hardware and software training for personnel.
- Testing and maintenance to enhance operational readiness.
- CEESIM systems include: Verification and Validation System (VVS), Server Digital Generation Subsystem (DGS), Mission Emitter Development Station (MEDS), Digital Generation System C (DGEN-C), CEESIM-VPX, and High Speed Data Recorder.
- RFGEN section includes: The RFGEN Threat System Simulator portion of the NEWEG.
- Performance standards include rapid repair turnarounds (under 12 weeks), accurate repair estimates (within 20% of estimate), and 100% compliance with Contractor Quality Management System (QMS).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- NAICS Code: 811210 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Instruments And Laboratory Equipment)
- Response Due: March 12, 2026, at 4:00 PM Eastern Time
- Published: February 25, 2026
- Place of Performance: Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB), Ohio.
- This is not a pre-solicitation or Request for Quote (RFQ) and does not obligate the Government to award a contract.
Submission Requirements
Interested small business concerns must submit a response addressing:
- Company name, CAGE code, address, point of contact, phone, and email.
- Identification of current Small Business designation (e.g., 8(a), HubZone).
- Description of relevant capability and experience.
- Confirmation of possession of necessary intellectual property rights for CEESIM and RFGEN systems to perform the requirement without subcontracting, including documentation if applicable. Responses and questions should be sent electronically to Benjamin Passavant (benjamin.passavant.2@us.af.mil) and Ashleigh Bolen (ashleigh.bolen.1@us.af.mil). The subject line must be "CEESIM and RFGEN Repairs". Allowed attachments are .PDF, .doc, .docx, .xls, or .xlsx files.
Special Requirements
Personnel require SECRET level security clearances. Compliance with Information Security (CUI handling, encryption), Communications Security (COMSEC), and Operations Security (OPSEC) procedures is mandatory. All work must adhere to applicable DoD and FAR regulations. Government inspection and evaluation of contractor performance will occur, and material purchases and non-local travel require COR/CO approval.