U-2 ASQ-230 Sustainment and 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 AFLCMC WIKA, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice for U-2 ASQ-230 Sustainment and Support. This Request for Information (RFI) aims to identify potential sources with the expertise, capabilities, and experience to provide sustainment and support for the AN/ASQ-230 system on the USAF U-2 aircraft. The primary goal is to identify capabilities for depot-level repair, full depot sustainment, and technical support, potentially to overcome barriers to competition. Responses are due July 1, 2026.
Scope of Work
The government is seeking capabilities for:
- Depot-level sustainment support for U-2 ASQ-230 unique components.
- Program integration and management tasks for the U-2 ASQ-230.
- Material management, including functioning as a Contractor-Inventory Control Point (C-ICP).
- Long-term storage and maintenance for U-2 ASQ-230 Kits and associated equipment.
- Technical reach-back communication for system performance issues.
- Engineering support, repair of spare assets, and resolution of system failures.
- Mitigation of obsolescence issues and development/integration of planned upgrades.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- Set-Aside: Not specified; both large and small businesses, joint ventures, and teaming arrangements are encouraged to participate. Companies should identify any areas of work that could be broken out exclusively for Small Business.
- Response Due: July 1, 2026, by close of business.
- Published: June 17, 2026.
- Place of Performance: Warner Robins, GA, United States.
Evaluation
Responses will be treated as information only for market research purposes and will not be considered proposals. The government will use the information to determine potential sources and capabilities. Interested parties should provide documentation supporting their company's capability, addressing specific questions in a Contractor Capability Survey (Parts I and II).
Additional Notes
The original OEM and sole source for U-2 ASQ-230 is Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation. The government does not own or have access to the data for these items, and reverse engineering is deemed uneconomical. Participation in this RFI does not guarantee future solicitation or contract awards. Proprietary or competition-sensitive information should be marked.