Request for Information - F-15 ENGINE FUEL HYDRAULIC DISPLAY DEPOT ACTIVATION CAPABILITIES
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 (AFLCMC) is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) to identify potential sources capable of providing Depot Activation capabilities for the F-15EX program. The primary objective is to develop a Long-Term Support Strategy that establishes organic maintenance capabilities, improves supply chain efficiencies, and ensures material availability for Line Replaceable Units (LRUs). Responses are due February 25, 2026.
Scope of Work
The initial focus of this effort is the F-15EX Flight Data Recorder (FDR). Key requirements include:
- Maintenance & Repair: Overhauling, upgrading, and rebuilding parts and subassemblies, including testing and reclamation.
- Technical Support: Providing associated parts, spares, and technical data/software rights.
- Equipment Development: Identifying requirements and designing, building, or purchasing Specialized Test Equipment (STE), Test Program Sets (TPS), and Interface Test Adapters (ITAs) for depot-level hardware testing.
- Transition & Training: Planning the transition from contractor support to Government support and providing training to USAF Maintenance Technicians on test and repair procedures.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information
- Set-Aside: None specified (Market Research stage)
- NAICS Code: 334511 (Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing)
- Response Due: February 25, 2026
- Intent to Respond: Requested within 14 calendar days of the February 11, 2026 posting.
Evaluation
This RFI is for planning purposes only. The government will evaluate unclassified White Papers to determine industry capability and potential small business participation. Key evaluation factors include corporate experience in hardware/software development projects related to Depot Activation.
Additional Notes
Information is subject to Export Control (ITAR/EAR); a Certified DD Form 2345 is required for access to certain data. Capable respondents may be invited to a future Industry Day.