Survivability Test Stand

SOL #: FA910126RB005Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE
Dept Of The Air Force
FA9101 AEDC PKP PROCRMNT BR
ARNOLD AFB, TN, 37389-1332, United States

Place of Performance

Holloman Air Force Base, NM

NAICS

Search (334511)

PSC

Radar Equipment, Except Airborne (5840)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

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Posted
Jan 22, 2026
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Last Updated
Mar 2, 2026
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Submission Deadline
Mar 9, 2026, 8:00 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 is soliciting proposals for a Survivability Test Stand (STS), a Single Award Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. This opportunity aims to expand ground-test capabilities at Holloman Air Force Base, NM, for high-fidelity outdoor Radar Cross Section (RCS), Infrared (IR), and acoustic measurements from running aircraft engines. Proposals are due March 9, 2026, at 1400 MST.

Purpose & Scope

The primary objective is to design, procure, and install a new outdoor STS to address a ground-test capability gap. The initial Delivery Order (DO 1) will focus on completing the Preliminary Design Review (PDR) for the STS system, encompassing the Test Stand, Radar, and Infrastructure components. The system must meet specified Use Cases and Key Performance Parameters (KPPs) and Key System Attributes (KSAs).

Contract Details

This is a Single Award FFP IDIQ contract with a five-year ordering period. The IDIQ ceiling is $125,000,000.00, with a minimum order of $50,000.00 and a maximum order of $90,000,000.00. The estimated start date for the initial order is June 15, 2026. The NAICS code is 334511 (Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, and Control Instrument Manufacturing) with a 1350-employee size standard.

Set-Aside & Eligibility

This is an Unrestricted acquisition. However, all offerors must submit a Small Business Participation Commitment Document, demonstrating a minimum quantitative requirement of 10% for small business participation. Offerors other than small businesses must also submit a subcontracting plan. Access to export-controlled technical data (Use Cases, KPPs/KSAs) requires Joint Certification Program (JCP) certification.

Submission & Evaluation

Proposals are due March 9, 2026, at 1400 MST, and must be submitted electronically via the PIEE Solicitation Module. Proposals require four volumes: Contract Documentation, Technical (100-page limit), Initial Order Price, and Past Performance. Evaluation will be based on a Best Value Source Selection, where Past Performance is significantly more important than price for technically acceptable offers. Offerors must also comply with NIST SP 800-171 assessment requirements and address any Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI).

Key Dates & Actions

  • Proposal Due: March 9, 2026, 1400 MST.
  • Estimated Initial Order Start: June 15, 2026.
  • Key Milestones: Kick-Off (10 Days ARO), SRR (30 Days ARO), PDR (6 months after SRR), CDR (9 months after PDR).
  • Site Visit: A site visit was scheduled for February 24-26, 2026, at Holloman AFB and White Sands Missile Range (WSMR). Attendance was limited, and a Form 5000 was required for WSMR access.

Important Notes

Amendment 1 revised Section L (Instructions to Offerors), Section M (Evaluation Factors), and the STS Initial Order Pricing Sheet. Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) includes REAPR Software ($8.5M) and SABER Software ($4M). Specific operational, security, and insurance requirements apply for work at Holloman AFB. Contact Tyler Payne (tyler.payne.9@us.af.mil) or Chuck King (charles.king.42@us.af.mil) for inquiries.

People

Points of Contact

Tyler PaynePRIMARY
Chuck KingSECONDARY

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