Little Mountain Test Facility (LMTF) Justification and Approval to go Sole Source
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 Department of the Air Force (AFNWC) has issued a redacted Justification and Approval (J&A) to award a sole-source, follow-on contract to The Boeing Company for the operation and maintenance of the Little Mountain Test Facility (LMTF) in Ogden, UT. This facility provides critical nuclear effects testing for the Minuteman III (MMIII) and Sentinel Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) weapon systems.
Scope of Work
The contractor is responsible for the operation, maintenance, and modernization of three specialized nuclear effects laboratories (Radiation, Electromagnetic Effects, and Shock & Vibration). Key requirements include:
- Assessing the survivability and vulnerability of ICBM weapon systems.
- Designing and developing test plans, conducting tests, and analyzing data.
- Upgrading equipment and software to support the transition to the Sentinel weapon system.
- Providing technical support for other DoD and DOE programs, including the Navy, MDA, and GPS III.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) Sole Source
- Duration: Total ordering period of up to 10 years (5-year base period plus two 2.5-year option periods).
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source to incumbent).
- Published: February 5, 2026.
- Place of Performance: Ogden, UT.
Justification
Boeing has been the sole operator of the LMTF since 1974 and possesses unique technical knowledge, proprietary equipment patents (LINAC, SFXR), and specific NRC certifications required for lab operations. The Air Force determined that transitioning to a new source would result in a substantial duplication of costs and unacceptable delays to the MMIII and Sentinel programs.
Additional Notes
This posting is for informational purposes to notify industry of the sole-source direction. While this effort is restricted to the incumbent, the Air Force intends to promote industry involvement for future acquisitions and is developing an alternate source plan.