EMXG Equipment Modernization Support
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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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 Department of the Air Force, specifically the 309th Electronics Maintenance Group (309 EMXG) at Hill Air Force Base, UT, is conducting a Sources Sought to identify potential sources for EMXG Equipment Modernization Support. This effort seeks to establish an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for comprehensive lifecycle management and decision support services. The government is also seeking industry feedback on a draft Performance Work Statement (PWS). Responses are due by May 11, 2026, 4 PM MDT.
Purpose
This Sources Sought is for market research and planning purposes to determine the final acquisition strategy, including whether a small business set-aside is appropriate. The requirement is for specialized engineering, technical, and analytical services to support the 309 EMXG's equipment modernization and replacement programs, ensuring data-driven analysis and professional documentation for investment decisions from concept to disposal. This is considered a new and distinct requirement, not a follow-on to contract FA822721D0004.
Scope of Work
The anticipated IDIQ contract will cover analytical, engineering, and program management support for equipment modernization. Key activities include:
- Requirements Definition & Analysis
- Acquisition & Procurement Support
- Project & Program Management Support
- Technical & Logistical Support
Contractors will need expertise in depot-level Automated Test Equipment (ATE) (e.g., VDATS, CBATS, R-IAIS), deliverable-based project management, reverse engineering for incomplete Technical Data Packages (TDPs), and Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) management. The contract will be structured around eight project milestones with specific deliverables (CDRLs).
Feedback Requested on Draft PWS
The government is specifically seeking industry feedback on the attached draft PWS regarding:
- Performance-Based Structure: Sufficiency of detail for Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) estimates for milestones.
- Milestone Logic: Progression and completeness of the 8 outlined milestones.
- Service Summary: Realism and achievability of performance thresholds (e.g., 95% on-time delivery) and measurement of "Engineering Functions."
- Transition to Deliverables: Identification of any overly prescriptive sections that dictate how work is done, rather than what is delivered, to avoid an A&AS environment.
- Cost Drivers & Risks: Identification of highest risk elements or primary cost drivers.
- General Recommendations: Any other concerns or questions regarding the PWS or IDIQ structure.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (for an anticipated IDIQ contract)
- NAICS Code: 541330 (Engineering Services)
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research to determine)
- Place of Performance: Hill Air Force Base, UT
- Response Due: May 11, 2026, 4 PM Mountain Daylight Time
- Published: May 4, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested companies should provide:
- Part 1: Company Profile (Name, CAGE, POC, Business Size/Status under NAICS 541330).
- Part 2: Capability Statement (3-5 pages) with past performance examples demonstrating ATE expertise, deliverable-based project management, reverse engineering, and GFE management.
- Part 3: Feedback on the Draft PWS and Acquisition Strategy, addressing the specific questions outlined above.
Submissions should be sent to Hayden Thurston (hayden.thurston@us.af.mil) or Nate Littlewood (nathanial.littlewood@us.af.mil).