Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) for the T-20 F110 Test Equipment and Foundation
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 is issuing a Presolicitation for the Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) T-20 F110 Test Equipment and Foundation. This F-15 Foreign Military Sales (FMS) requirement involves providing and installing test equipment and a foundation for F110 Engine Testing at Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. This is a Sole Source acquisition, with a projected solicitation release on January 23, 2026, and a contract award projection of February 06, 2026. The response date for this presolicitation is January 27, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for test cell services to establish outdoor testing capabilities for uninstalled F110-GE-129C/E engines. Key deliverables include:
- Conducting a site survey for Test Equipment foundation requirements and documenting site preparation needs.
- Providing a Site Installation Plan with technical data for in-Kingdom installation.
- Supplying RSAF-requested equipment, including control cabins, ADAAQ, Fuel & Oil Delivery Systems, and Hardware, as detailed in PWS 4.4.2.
- Conducting Factory Testing as specified in PWS 4.5. All work will be performed in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), adhering to KSA laws, customs, and traditions.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Opportunity Type: Presolicitation
- Contract Instrument: 'D-type' service contract
- Period of Performance: 2 years basic from award
- Pricing Arrangements: Will include both Fixed-Price and Cost-Reimbursable elements.
- Contract Line Items: Phoenix Modular Test System (PMTS) Engine Test Cell Installation, Travel, Time and Material, Data, and Spares.
- Published Date: January 12, 2026
- Response Date: January 27, 2026
- Solicitation Release Projection: January 23, 2026
- Contract Award Projection: February 06, 2026
Evaluation
This acquisition will be conducted under Sole Source procedures (FAR Subpart 6.302-1). The eligibility is country-directed via a Letter of Agreement (LOA), and the current incumbent is identified as the sole entity capable of completing the requirement, having previously absorbed competitors.
Additional Notes
The document references a Performance Work Statement (PWS) for detailed equipment and testing requirements. The primary contact for this opportunity is Julia Malone (julia.malone@us.af.mil).