MTS-A DMS Retro Fit Market Research Update
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.
Original Set Aside: N/A
Product Service Code: R425
NAICS code: 334511
Place of Delivery: Robins, AFB
Description:
THIS IS A SOLE SOURCE REQUIREMENT!
The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) is updating the market research associated with IDIQ FA850925DB004. This Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) contract supports the Fixed Wing Section for Special Operations Forces/Personnel Recovery (SOF/PR) at Robins, AFB. This ID/IQ contract is for the Production and Support of Raytheon Corporation proprietary Diminishing Manufacturing Sources (DMS) Retro-Fit replacement for the Electro-Optical/lnfrared (EO/IR) Sensor HC-130J and subsystems (hereafter referred to as AN/AAS-54) System. This requirement includes the Retro-Fit Kit development, production line stand-up, Retro-Fit Unit production, Over and Above repairs, initial spares, transportation, and material and services procurements as needed to complete the Retro-Fit requirement.
This will be a combination of a Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF) and Cost Reimbursement No-Fee (CRNF) pricing arrangement. This contract has a component for supplies/spares that will be shipped by traceable means to the location(s) provided by Appendix B.
The applicable NAICS code is 334511 with a business size standard of 1,350 employees. In addition, this procurement will utilize the policies and procedures of FAR Part 15 "Contracting by Negotiation."
This contract action will result in the award of a logical follow-on 10-year IDIQ contract with a basic 5-year period (5 annual ordering periods), plus a 5-year option for five additional annual ordering periods.
A Request for Information (hereafter RFI) was previously posted on SAM.gov on 11 Oct 23. Based on the result of the RFI and other market research conducted, the Government determined that the requirement is Sole Source to Raytheon Company (CAGE: 96214).
IAW FAR 5.207(c)(16)(ii), all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes. The Government is updating the market research for this requirement. Response date of 15 Jan 2026 is requested.