Sources Sought - F-15 Squadron Operations and Maintenance Support
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, specifically the 366 Contracting Squadron, is conducting a Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI) for F-15 Squadron Operations and Maintenance Support at Mountain Home AFB, ID. This market research aims to identify industry capabilities for providing comprehensive aircrew training, maintenance, and support services for Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programs. Responses are due February 18, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
This RFI seeks to gather information on industry's ability to support an F-15 Flying Squadron, ensuring its operational readiness. The insights gained will update the government's market research library and inform future procurement strategies. The contractor will support a partner nation's air force, which provides pilots and aircraft.
Key Requirements
The government is interested in capabilities related to:
- Pilot and Crew Training: Basic flight skills, advanced combat maneuvers, mission planning, execution.
- Simulator Training: High-fidelity simulators replicating F-15 flight characteristics.
- Academic Training: Aircraft systems, avionics, weapons, tactics via classroom, e-learning, interactive tools.
- Maintenance and Technical Training: Routine maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, upgrades, diagnostic tools.
- Aircrew and Operations Support Training: Mission planning, intelligence analysis, communications, operations supervision, records management, logistics.
- Course-ware Development: Comprehensive, user-friendly, aligned with latest requirements.
Contract Details
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- NAICS Code: 488190 – Other Support Activities for Air Transportation (SBA Size Standard: $40M)
- Set-Aside: Not determined; the government will consider sole source, small business set-aside, or other socio-economic approaches based on responses.
- Response Due: February 18, 2026, 5:00 PM MT
- Published: February 11, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
Interested parties should submit capability statements detailing their experience, capacity, management, quality control measures, SAM registration, and socio-economic certifications. This is not a solicitation, and no contract will be formed based on RFI responses. The government will not reimburse for preparation costs. Questions should be submitted with capabilities; answers will be posted on SAM.gov.
Contact Information
- Primary: Elizabeth Hughes (elizabeth.hughes.5@us.af.mil)
- Secondary: Andrew Portz (andrew.portz@us.af.mil)