Flight Test, Telemetry and Termination (FT3) Flight Test Kit Production
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 U.S. Air Force has issued a Pre-solicitation Synopsis for the Flight Test, Telemetry and Termination (FT3) Flight Test Kit Production. This requirement is for the production and delivery of replenishment spares to support the Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) Minuteman III (MMIII) Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Force Development Evaluation Operational Test Launch (OTL) Program. The Government intends to award a sole source contract to The Boeing Company (CAGE: 0B0D7).
Scope of Work
The anticipated Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract will cover the production and delivery of 25 FT3 flight test kits. The scope includes manufacturing, assembly, and testing of these kits. Deliveries will be just-in-time to Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA, 120 days prior to scheduled OTLs.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Pre-solicitation (anticipated FFP contract)
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source to The Boeing Company)
- Period of Performance: Estimated October 2027 through September 2035
- Estimated Value: Approximately $955M (including potential future procurements)
- Anticipated Solicitation Release: On or about July 7, 2026 (FA821426RB004)
- Anticipated Award: Around October 2027
- Published: June 22, 2026
Justification for Sole Source
Market research, including a Sources Sought Synopsis (FA8214-25S-FT3PD) in January 2025, determined that Boeing is the only responsible source capable of meeting requirements without substantial duplication of cost (estimated minimum $80M) and unacceptable delays (at least three years). This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. However, responsible sources may identify their interest and capability for consideration.
Contact Information
- Primary: Brad Vargo (bradley.vargo.1@us.af.mil, 801-775-3700)
- Secondary: Ryan Eddington (ryan.eddington@us.af.mil, 801-777-4642)