Sources Sought Notice for 415th Transmitter IDIQ
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 415th JTE and UMTE Programs, has issued a Sources Sought Notice for market research purposes only. This is not a Request for Proposal or bid. The government is seeking information on sources capable of repairing specific transmitters identified by various National Stock Numbers (NSNs). Responses are due by March 22, 2026, at 5 p.m. Mountain Time.
Scope of Work
This notice aims to identify potential sources for the repair of transmitters with the following NSNs:
- 5840-01-475-2319
- 5840-01-644-8215
- 5840-01-505-2519
- 5840-01-508-1032
- 5840-01-656-4618
- 5840-01-657-1845
- 5840-01-657-1847
- 5840-01-657-1848
- 5840-01-657-2806
- 5840-01-659-0850
- 5840-01-659-2542
- 5840-01-659-4499
- 5840-01-659-3010
- 5840-01-617-0146
- 5840-01-598-6408
- 5840-01-599-9081
The estimated quantity is To Be Determined (TBD). The relevant NAICS Code is 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance), and the Product Service Code is J059 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Electrical And Electronic Equipment Components).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Authority Cited: 10 U.S.C. 2304(C)(1) due to limited sources, unavailability of other supplies, lack of government-owned data, uneconomical data acquisition/reverse engineering, and incomplete/unavailable specifications.
- Response Due: March 22, 2026, 5 p.m. Mountain Time
- Published Date: February 19, 2026
- Archive Date: April 6, 2026
Eligibility / Set-Aside
It is NOT expected that this requirement will be set aside for small businesses. Foreign participation is NOT permitted at the prime contractor level. Interested parties may identify their capability to satisfy the requirement with a commercial item within 30 days of this notice.
Submission & Evaluation
Interested parties should submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation. This notice is for market research only; the government will not pay for solicited information.
Additional Notes
Subcontracting opportunities may exist with APPLIED SYSTEMS ENGINEERING, INC. (CAGE 3Z966). One or more items are subject to Free Trade Agreements. All offers must be in English and U.S. dollars.
Points of Contact
- Primary: Nick Standiford (nicholas.standiford@us.af.mil)
- Secondary: JOHN PRATHER (JOHN.PRATHER.3@US.AF.MIL, 801-586-3463)
- Document Contacts: Wyatt Snare (wyatt.snare@us.af.mil, 801-775-6403), Chao Chen (chao.chen.1@us.af.mil, 801-586-7040)