Request for Information - F-15 Rudder Sensor Depot Activation Capabilities

SOL #: FA8634-22-F-0035-03Sources Sought

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Dept Of The Air Force

FA8634 AFLCMC WAQK F15

WRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433-7424, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

PSC

Aircraft, Fixed Wing (1510)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/8d6c67004c274ce1b60284dccf004443/view

Timeline

Posted

Apr 17, 2026

Last Updated

May 4, 2026

Response Deadline

May 17, 2026, 9:00 PM

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/WAQ) is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) to identify potential sources capable of providing Depot Activation capabilities for the F-15EX Rudder Sensor. This RFI aims to develop a Long-Term Support Strategy to improve supply chain efficiencies and material availability for Line Replaceable Units (LRUs) and their subcomponents. Responses are due by May 17, 2026.

Scope of Work

This RFI focuses on capabilities for the repair and maintenance of the F-15EX Rudder Sensor. Key requirements include:

Developing depot-level testing and repair capabilities for F-15EX Rudder Sensors.
Identifying requirements for Specialized Test Equipment (STE), Test Program Sets (TPS), and Interface Test Adapters (ITAs).
Providing necessary hardware, software, and rights in technical data for repair and maintenance.
Training USAF Maintenance Technicians on test and repair procedures.
Transitioning capabilities from contractor support to government organic depots.
Negotiating Partnering Agreements (PA) and Implementation Agreements (IA) with OEMs and the Government.

Contract & Timeline

Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
NAICS Code: 334511 (Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing)
Small Business Size Standard: 1,350 employees
Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage); foreign participation is not authorized. Respondents must indicate socioeconomic classification.
Response Due: May 17, 2026, 05:00 PM ET
Published: May 4, 2026

Evaluation

Responses will be used for acquisition planning purposes to identify interested and capable sources. This RFI is not a solicitation and does not obligate the government to an acquisition.

Additional Notes

Information is subject to Export Control (ITAR/EAR), requiring a Certified DD Form 2345. Technical questions should be directed to Jeffrey Hubbard (Jeffrey.hubbard.4@us.af.mil). Contracting questions should be directed to Laura Harr (laura.harr@us.af.mil).