Hardness Surveillance EMP Program (HSEP) for ICBM. The contractor shall furnish all equipment required to perform HSEP testing to include High altitude burs pulser that is approved and certified for nuclear safety by the Government IAW PWS.
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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 Nuclear Weapons Center is conducting a Sources Sought to identify qualified contractors for the Hardness Surveillance Electromagnetic Pulse Program (HSEP). This program provides essential testing services to support Minuteman III (MMIII) Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) hardness surveillance and forecasting. The requirement includes highly-specialized engineering, MMIII equipment and facility repairs, HEMP/SREMP testing, analysis, and cybersecurity monitoring. A nuclear-certified, contractor-furnished high-energy pulser and qualified cleared personnel are mandatory. Responses are due May 22, 2026.
Scope of Work
The HSEP services involve comprehensive engineering support for MMIII ICBMs, including: equipment and facility repairs and troubleshooting, site exposure and re-exposure, High-altitude Electromagnetic Pulse (HEMP) and Source Region Electromagnetic Pulse (SREMP) testing, analysis, and hardness forecasting. The contractor must also provide cybersecurity monitoring and documentation in accordance with DoD Instruction (DoDI) 8510.01, Risk Management Framework (RMF) for DoD Information Technology. Oversight, management, and specialized expertise are also required. Services will be performed at various locations, including Hill Air Force Base, UT.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Product Service Code: R425 (Engineering And Technical Services)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: May 22, 2026, 05:59 AM UTC
- Published: May 5, 2026, 07:33 PM UTC
Purpose
This Sources Sought notice is issued for market research purposes to identify potential sources capable of providing the specialized HSEP services. The Government will utilize the information received to assess industry capabilities and inform future acquisition strategies.
Additional Notes
This notice is for informational and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or a promise to issue a solicitation. The Government will not pay for information received. Interested parties should contact Holly Carbine (holly.carbine@us.af.mil) for further information.