F-16 Helmet Mounted Integrated Tracking System (HMIT) Depot Transition
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 F-16 System Program Office (SPO) at Hill Air Force Base, UT, is seeking sources to assist with the transition of Helmet Mounted Integrated Targeting (HMIT) System maintenance to a U.S.-owned organic depot. This Presolicitation indicates an anticipated sole-source contract with Thales Defense and Security, Inc., the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), due to proprietary data rights. The effort focuses on finalizing test stand technical data, obtaining Authorization to Operate (ATO), and achieving formal acceptance of the HMIT workload by the Ogden depot.
Scope of Work
The anticipated contract will include, but not be limited to:
- Finalization of test stand technical data.
- Authorization to Operate (ATO).
- Final formal acceptance of the HMIT workload by the US-owned organic depot.
- Consultation on issues related to HMIT system repair workload acceptance.
- Testing and logistical support, including shipping of items related to the test stand.
- Configuration management, obsolescence management, and engineering support.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) supply contract.
- Duration: The current effort is expected to last approximately 6-12 months. The Justification and Approval (J&A) outlines a 1-year ordering period with a potential 2-year Period of Performance for the follow-on contract.
- Set-Aside: This acquisition is not set-aside.
- Response Date: February 26, 2026, 22:00 UTC.
- Published: February 5, 2026.
Key Considerations
- This is a culmination of an ongoing effort for multiple years.
- Thales Defense and Security, Inc. holds proprietary data rights for the HMIT, associated support equipment, and test equipment. The Government will not provide these data rights and has no funds for reverse engineering.
- Market research indicated no alternate sources capable of providing these services without significant delays or cost duplication; reverse engineering would cause an unacceptable 4-year delay.
- The ultimate goal is to establish an organic capability, requiring partnership with Thales for the depot activation transition.
Contact Information
- Primary: Kayla Flores, Buyer (kayla.flores@us.af.mil, 801-777-3280)
- Secondary: Eric Dumpert (eric.dumpert.1@us.af.mil, 801-777-5964)