Engineering Support Services - Commercial Derivative Aircraft

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation, FA813426RB0010005, is for Executive Aircraft Engineering Support Services (ESS). The Air Force Lifecycle Management Center (AFLCMC) Executive Aircraft Division (EAD) requires recurring and non-recurring engineering services for Boeing Commercial Derivative Aircraft.

• Recurring Engineering Services: Includes systems engineering, evaluation/recommendation of service information and FAA Airworthiness Directives, systems integration, service action review board support and documentation, evaluation of modifications and maintenance requirements, and liaison engineering.

• Non-Recurring Engineering Services: Includes engineering tasks, engineering projects, engineering assignments, hardware evaluations, on-site accident and incident investigations, engineering feasibility studies, and first-of-model/prototype upgrades and modifications.

• Contract Number: FA813426RB0010005

• Solicitation Number: FA813426RB0010005

• Date Issued: October 30, 2025

• Offer Due Date: May 18, 2026, 12:00 PM local time.

• NAICS Code: 541330

• Size Standard: $47,000,000.00 Annual receipts

• Product Service Code: K016

• Pricing Arrangement: Primarily Fixed Price Incentive - Firm Target, with some Cost Plus Fixed Fee and Cost No Fee arrangements.

• Period of Performance: The document outlines numerous option periods, with the base period starting February 1, 2027, and extending through January 31, 2038, for some line items.

• Offers must be received by the date and time specified in Section L.

• Evaluation factors are detailed in Section M.

• The document includes subcontracting plan goals for various small business categories: Small Business (30%), HUBZone (3%), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (5%), Small Disadvantaged Business (5%), and Women-Owned Small Business (5%).

• This solicitation incorporates numerous FAR and DFARS clauses by reference and in full text.

• The contract is subject to written approval by the Executive Aircraft Division (EAD) Engineering Support Services (ESS) Contracting Officer.

• Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) is the system for electronic invoicing and receiving reports.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment modifies solicitation FA813426RB001, originally dated October 30, 2025. The primary change is the removal of DFARS Clause 252.227-7020, "Rights in Special Works."

• Section I - Contract Clauses: DFARS Clause 252.227-7020 (Rights in Special Works) has been deleted.

This amendment does not appear to extend the proposal deadline or alter other submission requirements. Bidders should note the removal of the specified DFARS clause when preparing their proposals.

Solicitation

This document is a solicitation amendment. It includes:

• Solicitation Number: FA813426RB0010004

• Issued By: FA8134 AFLCMC WLK, Tinker AFB, OK

• Date Issued: October 30, 2025

• Response Due Date: May 18, 2026, 12:00 PM local time

• Section A - Solicitation/Contract Form: Identifies the procurement as "Executive Aircraft Engineering Support Services (ESS)" with NAICS code 541330 and a size standard of $47,000,000.00 annual receipts.

• Section B - Supplies or Services & Prices or Costs: Details various recurring and non-recurring engineering services for specific aircraft (VC-25A, E-4B, C-32A, C-40B AF, C-40C AFRC, C-40C ANG, VC-25B, NT-43A). These include engineering services, third-party data access, travel, engineering project materials, and engineering tasks/projects under various pricing arrangements (Fixed Price Incentive, Cost No Fee, Cost Plus Fixed Fee, Cost Plus Award Fee).

• Section C - Description/Specifications/Statement of Work: Outlines the requirement for recurring and non-recurring engineering services for Boeing Commercial Derivative Aircraft, used for high-profile functions. Services include systems engineering, airworthiness directives evaluation, systems integration, service action review board support, modification evaluation, and liaison engineering. Non-recurring services include engineering tasks, projects, assignments, hardware evaluations, accident/incident investigations, feasibility studies, and prototype upgrades.

• Section E - Inspection and Acceptance: Lists various FAR and DFARS clauses related to inspection and acceptance, with specific locations and instructions for both "Both" (Destination) and "Other" (Task Order specific) acceptance.

• Section F - Deliveries or Performance: Outlines ordering periods and dates for the base period and subsequent option periods, extending through January 31, 2037.

• Section G - Contract Administration Data: Incorporates DFARS clauses related to payment, electronic submission of requests, and WAWF instructions. It details the routing data table for WAWF submissions.

• Section H - Special Contract Requirements: Includes "Cost Plus Fixed Fee-Level of Effort" (CPFF LOE) clauses and requirements for contractor requests for additional hours.

• Section J - List of Attachments: Lists various attachments, including the Performance Work Statement (PWS), Contract Security Classification Specifications (DD Form 254), and other relevant documents.

• The solicitation includes subcontracting goals for various small business categories: Small Business (30%), HUBZone (3%), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (5%), Small Disadvantaged Business (5%), and Women-Owned Small Business (5%).

• Offers are due by 12:00 PM local time on May 18, 2026.

• Late submissions, modifications, and withdrawals are subject to Section L, Provision Number 52.214-7 or 52.215-1.

• Evaluation factors for award are detailed in Section M.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (Number 0004) to Solicitation FA813426RB001, originally dated October 30, 2025, updates the following:

• EP Material: Updated.

• PWS (Performance Work Statement): Updated.

• Proposal Incentive Plan: Updated.

• The document indicates updates to "EP Material," "PWS," and "Proposal Incentive Plan." Specific section numbers are not detailed in the provided text.

• This amendment does not explicitly state changes to proposal deadlines or submission requirements. However, bidders should review the updated PWS and Proposal Incentive Plan to understand any potential impact on their proposal preparation and strategy.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment modifies solicitation FA813426RB0010003. The primary changes involve the incorporation of additional clauses:

• FAR Clause Added: 52.229-4, "Federal, State, and Local Taxes (State and Local Adjustments)", effective February 2013.
• DFARS Clause Added: 252.225-7013, "Duty-Free Entry", effective August 2025.

This amendment adds the above-referenced FAR and DFARS clauses to the solicitation.

Bidders should review these newly incorporated clauses to understand their impact on proposal preparation and contract performance. No changes to proposal deadlines or submission requirements are indicated in this amendment.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment, dated 30 Oct 2025, modifies the solicitation. Specifically, Amendment 0002, dated 05 Nov 2025, is acknowledged.

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Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the engineering support services, both recurring and non-recurring, required to sustain and modernize specific aircraft designated by the Government.

The scope encompasses engineering support for various weapon systems, including but not limited to:

• E-4B/747

• VC-25A/747

• AFMC NT-43/737

• C-32A/757

• C-40B/C/737

• VC-25B/747 The Government reserves the right to add, modify, or remove supported aircraft platforms and operational locations.

• Systems Engineering: Includes requirements analysis, functional analysis, integrated planning, technical performance measures, interface control, baseline management, technology insertion, and system architecture development.

• Safety Management: Requires adherence to MIL-STD-882, including safety analysis, reporting, and development of a safety management plan.

• Reliability, Maintainability, and Availability (RM&A): Analysis and evaluation of system performance, logistical health, and supportability issues.

• Service Information and FAA Airworthiness Directives: Review of publications, service bulletins, airworthiness directives, and other relevant information.

• Technical Data: Management and delivery of technical orders, wiring diagrams, illustrated parts catalogs, and other technical documentation.

• Nonrecurring Engineering (NRE): Includes engineering tasks, projects, assignments, and studies for one-time occurrences or unique technical demands.

• Program Security: Compliance with DoD security directives and maintaining approved facilities for classified material.

Not explicitly defined in the provided sections, but the scope includes various aircraft platforms and locations, with the understanding that these may be modified.

• Contractor responsibility includes executing all work requirements, managing deliverables, and maintaining quality control.
• The Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) is the sole authority for modifications.
• Compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including environmental protection.
• Data rights are governed by DFARS.
• Contractor personnel must be identified as such and may require background investigations.
• Program protection and security requirements are detailed, including handling of Critical Program Information (CPI) and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation, FA813426RB0010002, is for Executive Aircraft Engineering Support Services (ESS). The government is procuring recurring and non-recurring engineering services for Boeing Commercial Derivative Aircraft, which are used for high-profile functions such as presidential transport, airborne command post, and specialized airlift missions.

• Recurring Engineering Services: Includes systems engineering, evaluation/recommendation of service information and FAA Airworthiness Directives, systems integration, service action review board support and documentation, evaluation of modifications and maintenance requirements, and liaison engineering.

• Non-Recurring Engineering Services: Includes engineering tasks, engineering projects, engineering assignments, hardware evaluations, on-site accident and incident investigations, engineering feasibility studies, and first-of-model/prototype upgrades and modification.

• Specific Aircraft Supported: VC-25A, E-4B, C-32A, C-40B AF, C-40C AFRC, C-40C ANG, VC-25B, and NT-43A.

• Pricing Arrangement: Primarily Fixed Price Incentive - Firm Target for recurring engineering, and Cost Plus Fixed Fee or Cost No Fee for non-recurring tasks and materials. Some items are "To Be Negotiated."

• Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs): A comprehensive list of required reports and deliverables is included, such as Systems Engineering Management Plan, Technical Reports, and various other specialized reports.

• Contract Number: FA813426RB0010002

• NAICS Code: 541330 (Engineering Services)

• Size Standard: $47,000,000.00 Annual Receipts

• Product Service Code: K016

• Period of Performance: Base period from February 1, 2027, to January 31, 2028, with multiple option periods extending through January 31, 2037.

• Proposal Due Date: 18 May 2026, by 12:00 PM local time.

• Evaluation Factors: Not explicitly detailed in the provided sections, but typically include technical approach, past performance, price, and other factors as outlined in Section M.

• Subcontracting Goals: The government requests a subcontracting plan with goals for Small Business (30%), HUBZone (3%), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (5%), Small Disadvantaged Business (5%), and Women-Owned Small Business (5%).

• This solicitation includes numerous FAR and DFARS clauses incorporated by reference and in full text, covering various aspects of contract administration, inspection, payment, and representations.

• The contract is subject to written approval by the Executive Aircraft Division (EAD) Engineering Support Services (ESS) Contracting Officer.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment adds the VC-25B Security Classification Guide to Section J of the solicitation.

• Section J - List of Attachments

No impact on proposal deadlines or submission requirements is indicated.

Amendment / Modification

• Added FAR clause 52.249-14, Excusable Delays.

• Added "ESS Follow-On PWS FINAL R2" to Section J - List of Attachments.

• Deleted "ESS Follow-On PWS FINAL R1" from Section J - List of Attachments.

• Section I - Contract Clauses: FAR clause 52.249-14 added.

• Section J - List of Attachments: PWS document updated (Revision 2 added, Revision 1 deleted).

• No changes to proposal deadlines or submission requirements are indicated by this amendment. The primary impact is the update to the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and the inclusion of the Excusable Delays clause.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines engineering support services, both recurring and non-recurring, required to sustain and modernize specific aircraft designated by the Government. The scope includes various weapon systems, with the understanding that platforms, sites, and locations may be modified.

• Supported Aircraft Platforms: E-4B/747, VC-25A/747, AFMC NT-43/737, C-32A/757, C-40B/C/737, VC-25B/747.
• Recurring Engineering: Includes systems engineering, safety management, reliability/maintainability/availability analysis, service information review, and FAA airworthiness directives.
• Nonrecurring Engineering (NRE): Encompasses engineering activities such as engineering tasks, projects, studies, and support for modifications and testing.
• Technical Data: Management and delivery of technical orders (TOs), wiring diagrams, illustrated parts catalogs (IPCs), and other technical documentation.

Not explicitly detailed in the provided sections, but the PWS covers ongoing sustainment and modernization efforts.

• Contractor responsibility includes executing all PWS requirements, managing deliverables, and maintaining quality control.
• The Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) is the sole authority for contract modifications.
• Specific requirements for safety management, configuration management, data management, and program security are detailed.
• The contractor must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including environmental protection and data rights.
• Government Furnished Property (GFP) and data will be provided as necessary.

Other / Unclassified

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Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is the Government Rights in Data (GRID) template, which Offerors are required to complete and certify during the proposal process. Its purpose is to provide the Government with a detailed list of all proprietary and/or Commercial-Off-the-Shelf/Non-development Item (COTS/NDI) components, parts, assemblies, processes, materials, frameworks, platforms, software, and software documentation that will be incorporated into the proposed solution. It also structures the management of related license agreements.

• Sections 4(a)-(d): Offerors must complete these sections detailing any proprietary data, previously delivered data with restrictions, COTS components, and non-technical data (SNLR) that will be used. The Government assumes unlimited rights unless otherwise specified.
• Section 5: Requires Offerors to certify (sign and date) all information and assertions made in the GRID document. Failure to do so may render the proposal ineligible.
• Section 6: Requires Offerors to attach all applicable explanatory Intellectual Property (IP) documentation, including license terms for restricted data.

Completion and submission of this GRID document is mandatory for proposals. It directly impacts the Government's understanding of intellectual property rights associated with the proposed solution and becomes an inseparable part of the contract. Bidders must carefully identify and document any proprietary or restricted data to comply with contract requirements and avoid potential issues with data rights post-award. The document clarifies that it does not restrict a contractor's use of proprietary technologies beyond what is identified.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation, FA813426RB001, is for Executive Aircraft Engineering Support Services (ESS). The services are for recurring and non-recurring engineering for Boeing Commercial Derivative Aircraft, which are used for high-profile functions such as presidential transport, airborne command post, and specialized airlift missions.

• Recurring Engineering Services: Include systems engineering, evaluation/recommendation of service information and FAA Airworthiness Directives, systems integration, service action review board support and documentation, evaluation of modifications and maintenance requirements, and liaison engineering to support engineering inquiries.

• Non-Recurring Engineering Services: Include engineering tasks, engineering projects, engineering assignments, hardware evaluations, on-site accident and incident investigations, engineering feasibility studies, and first-of-model/prototype upgrades and modification.

• NAICS Code: 541330 (Engineering Services)

• Size Standard: USD 47,000,000.00 Annual receipts

• Product Service Code: K016

• Contract Type: Fixed Price Incentive - Firm Target for recurring engineering; Cost Plus Fixed Fee and Cost Plus Incentive Fee for non-recurring engineering tasks and projects; Firm Fixed Price for 3rd Party Data Access.

• Period of Performance: The solicitation includes a Base Period and multiple Option Periods, extending through January 2039.

• Proposal Due Date: 18 May 2026, 12:00 PM local time.

• Evaluation Criteria: Not explicitly detailed in the provided sections, but typically includes factors such as technical approach, past performance, price, and small business participation.

• Small Business Goals: The subcontracting plan includes goals for Small Business (30%), HUBZone (3%), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (5%), Small Disadvantaged Business (5%), and Women-Owned Small Business (5%).

• The solicitation is for a total of 293 pages.

• The contract is rated under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) with priority ratings such as DX-A1 and DO-A1.