Target Generator
Overview
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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 Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for a Firm Fixed-Price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for a Target Generator. This is an 8(a) sole-source requirement intended for Tyonek Machining and Fabrication, LLC. The contract focuses on the reverse engineering of a Radio Frequency Target Generator for the Advanced Radar and Electronic Warfare Test Station (ARTS) Program. Responses are due May 22, 2026.
Scope of Work
This IDIQ contract requires the reverse engineering of a Radio Frequency Target Generator. The scope includes the provision of production units, software components, and an extended warranty, with minimum quantities of 1 each and maximum quantities of 27 each for specific CLINs. The contractor will be provided with one inoperable modulation controller as Government Furnished Equipment (GFE). All parts used must be Trade Agreement Act (TAA) compliant.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)
- Set-Aside: 8(a) Sole-Source (FAR 19.8)
- Intended Awardee: Tyonek Machining and Fabrication, LLC (CAGE: 7KQY0)
- NAICS: 334515 (Electronic Components and Accessories (Manufacturing))
- Size Standard: 750 employees
- Period of Performance: May 4, 2026 - May 3, 2031 (Base ordering period + 4 option ordering periods)
- Place of Performance: Warner Robins, GA
Key Deliverables (CDRLs)
The contract specifies several Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs), including:
- CDRL 001: Monthly Status Report (MSR) (DI-MGMT-81928), due monthly.
- CDRL 002: Production Roadmap / Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) (DI-IPSC-82297), IMS due within 30 days of award.
- CDRL 003: Trip/Travel Report (DI-MISC-81943), due NLT five calendar days prior to TDY.
- CDRL 004: Technical Data Package (TDP) with Technical Drawings (DI-SESS-80776B), due 112 days ARO with first Task/Delivery Order.
- CDRL 005: First Article Testing/Inspection Procedures and Plan (FAT/IPP) (DI-NDTI-82327), first submission due 112 days ARO.
- CDRL 006: Quality Control Plan (DI-QCIC-81722), preliminary submission due 30 days after award.
- CDRL 007: Accident/Incident Report (DI-SAFT-81563), submitted as required.
Submission & Evaluation
This is a sole-source acquisition, exempt from competition requirements. Offerors are advised to review Section L for instructions on submitting limited financial responsibility information, providing two or three financial capability indicators to support the Government's responsibility determination. First Article Testing is required, with test results needing approval before production commences.
Additional Notes
- No foreign participation is permitted.
- Cybersecurity requirements (NIST SP 800-171) and CMMC Level 2 are applicable.
- The solicitation was amended to add FAR 52.222-90 Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors.