Silver Bullets (SB) Follow On

Request for Information (RFI)

This RFI is for market research to identify potential sources with the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet qualification requirements for the sustainment of all F-15 engineering services areas. The engineering tasks are intended to be short-term projects, estimated at less than 1000 hours each. The projected period of performance is five years (basic plus 4 option years), continuing through FY32. Historically, these services have been sole-sourced by Boeing.

• Attached Documents: The RFI includes a draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) for the F-15 Engineering Services effort and a contractor capability survey.

• Response Requirements: Companies should review the PWS and survey, and if interested in participating in market research, provide documentation supporting their capabilities. If lacking experience in certain areas, explain how this would be overcome (e.g., teaming, subcontracting). Identify any work areas that could be broken out exclusively for Small Business.

• Participation: Both large and small businesses are encouraged to participate.

• Reimbursement: The government will not reimburse participants for any expenses associated with this RFI.

• Deadline: Responses are due no later than May 12, 2026.

• Submission Method: Email responses to Tyler Law (tyler.law.4@us.af.mil) and Tominica Pines (tominica.pines@us.af.mil).

• Questions: Direct questions regarding this market survey to Tyler Law (tyler.law.4@us.af.mil).

The survey requests information on:

• Company/Institution Name, Address, Contact Information, CAGE Code, etc.
• Business size and certifications (Small Business, WOSB, SDVOSB, 8(a), HUBZone, etc.)
• Statement on domestic or foreign ownership.
• Detailed descriptions of facility capabilities, staff composition, and management structure.
• Past experience on similar projects, including contract numbers and performance periods.
• Experience in developing, validating, and utilizing engineering expertise for military aircraft.
• Experience in troubleshooting, problem analysis, and performance improvement for fielded aircraft.
• Capabilities in testing, simulation, modeling, risk assessments, and corrective actions for military aircraft.
• Experience supporting accident and incident investigations, including technical support and analysis.
• Experience in providing laboratory, ground, and flight testing.
• Experience in designing aircraft repairs and generating technical data/drawings.
• Identification of any requirements that would preclude the company from being a viable solution.
• Adequacy of the company's cost and accounting system as certified by DCAA.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the services required to provide continuous, quick reaction, sustaining engineering and logistics support for F-15 aircraft fleets, including those of the United States Air Force (USAF), Air National Guard (ANG), and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Partner Nations. The goal is to resolve field operational problems and address improvement requirements.

• Support troubleshooting, problem analysis, and performance/supportability improvement issues on fielded F-15 aircraft, support equipment, and trainers.

• Engineering task activities include testing, simulation, problem analysis, training, parts substitution analysis, risk assessments, and inspection advisories.

• Tasks will be documented via memorandums detailing the task, required deliverable, estimated man-hours, and completion date.

• Support extends to USAF, ANG, Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF), Israeli Air Force (IAF), Republic of Korea Air Force, Republic of Singapore Air Force, and Japan Air Self Defense Force.

• Tasks shall be 90% completed within 15 business days (unless delayed by USAF), with the remaining 10% completed within 30 calendar days.

• Deliverables must have no more than one rejection per deliverable and no more than six total rejections per contract year.

• Technical errors (format or content inaccuracies) or ten or more minor errors (typographical, grammatical) can lead to rejection.

• No more than four late submissions of deliverables per contract year are permitted.

• 100% compliance with the Contractor Quality Management System (QMS) is required.

• Contract/Order Period of Performance: Up to 60 months, with a potential 6-month extension if all options are exercised (totaling 66 months).

• Place of Performance: Contractor's facility or sites specified in individual engineering tasks.

• Government Property: Contractor is responsible for U.S. Government property in their possession and must manage it according to FAR and DFARS. Reporting of Government Furnished Property (GFP) is required via the PIEE GFP Module.

• Security: Personnel must meet SECRET level security clearance requirements and comply with OPSEC, COMSEC, and facility security regulations. Common Access Cards (CAC) are required for access.

• Environmental, Safety, and Occupational Health (ESOH): Contractor must comply with relevant safety and health regulations, including OSHA and DoD directives.

• Mishap Notification: Mishaps must be reported to the PCO, MFT, and USAF base command post within four business hours.

• Travel: Travel estimates will be provided with Silver Bullet responses, and authorized via a fully executed delivery order. Travel costs are reimbursable per FAR 31.205-46.