Request for Information - F-15 ENGINE FUEL HYDRAULIC DISPLAY DEPOT ACTIVATION CAPABILITIES

Quick Summary

The Department of the Air Force is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought to identify potential sources capable of providing Depot Activation capabilities for the F-15EX program. This market research aims to develop a Long-Term Support Strategy for F-15EX Depot Activation, focusing on improving supply chain efficiencies and material availability for Line Replaceable Units (LRUs) and their subcomponents. This RFI is for acquisition planning purposes only and is not a solicitation. Responses are due February 25, 2026.

Scope of Work

The Air Force is seeking capabilities related to:

• Specialized Test Equipment (STE): Design, build, or purchase of STE, Test Program Sets (TPS), and Interface Test Adapters (ITAs) for depot-level hardware testing and repair.
• Signal Interface Unit (SIU): Repair and maintenance of the SIU, including associated parts/spares and rights to technical data and software.
• Training: Provision of training to USAF Maintenance Technicians on unit testing and repair.
• Transition Planning: Development of plans for depot-level repair work transitioned to Government organic depots, including Partnering Agreements (PA), Implementation Agreements (IA), and transition planning from contractor to Government support.

Contract & Timeline

• Type: Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought
• Agency: DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE, AFLCMC/WAQ
• Place of Performance: Wright Patterson AFB, OH
• NAICS Code: 334511 (Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing)
• Published Date: February 11, 2026
• Response Due: February 25, 2026 (14 calendar days after posting)
• Statement of Intent Due: February 25, 2026 (14 calendar days after posting)

Submission & Eligibility

• Submission: Interested parties should submit an unclassified White Paper (CUI acceptable) detailing company overview, basic qualifications, and corporate information. Proprietary information must be clearly marked.
• Eligibility: Respondents must identify their small business size standard based on NAICS code 334511 and indicate their socioeconomic classification (e.g., Large Business, Small Business, 8(a), SDB, WOSB, VOSB, SDVOSB, HUBZone). Foreign participation is not authorized for prime or subcontractors, with specific limitations on Foreign Nationals.

Additional Notes

• Costs incurred in response to this RFI will not be reimbursed.
• The government may use the information to develop future acquisition strategies.
• Respondents may be invited to an Industry Day event.
• Export Control (ITAR/EAR) applies; a Certified DD Form 2345 may be required.
• Proprietary Information Agreements (PIA) or Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA) may be required.
• Contact: Laura Harr (laura.harr@us.af.mil)