COMBAT ELECTROMAGNETIC ENVIRONMENT SIMULATOR (CEESIM) AND NEXT GENERATION ELECTRONIC WARFARE EVIRONMENT GENERATOR (NEWEG) DEVELOPMENT AND UPGRADES (CENDUP)
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 Air Force Test Center, Edwards Air Force Base, CA, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought synopsis for an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) contract. This effort, titled COMBAT ELECTROMAGNETIC ENVIRONMENT SIMULATOR (CEESIM) AND NEXT GENERATION ELECTRONIC WARFARE ENVIRONMENT GENERATOR (NEWEG) DEVELOPMENT AND UPGRADES (CENDUP), seeks to enhance electronic warfare (EW) Test and Evaluation (T&E) capabilities at the Benefield Anechoic Facility (BAF). Responses are due May 11, 2026.
Scope of Work
The CENDUP effort will support the research and development (R&D) and procurement of capability enhancements for CEESIM and NEWEG threat simulators, primarily focusing on RF generation components. This includes:
- Development and integration of upgrades for CEESIM and NEWEG systems.
- An evolutionary acquisition approach with incremental requirements, design, implementation, testing, and delivery.
- Support for unique mission simulation or installed test requirements.
- Engineering tasks such as software and hardware development, system integration, and testing.
- Development of real-time software, data processing systems, and user interfaces.
- Provision of technical training on developed capabilities.
- Project planning, oversight, and coordination. The contractor must demonstrate a successful software development process meeting recognized standards and adhere to security requirements, potentially requiring a SECRET security clearance.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought for an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) contract. This is for informational purposes only and not a request for proposal.
- Duration: Anticipated Five (5) year contract.
- NAICS: 541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology), with a small business size standard of 1,000 Employees.
- Set-Aside: Market research is being conducted to determine potential set-asides, including 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, or a general small business set-aside. Small businesses are highly encouraged to respond.
- Response Due: May 11, 2026, 23:00 UTC.
- Published: April 24, 2026.
- Place of Performance: Contractor occupied facility, subcontractor facility, Edwards AFB, CA, or other designated locations.
Instructions for Response
Interested parties are requested to submit a capability statement (limited to 15 pages, 10MB file size) demonstrating experience in meeting the requirements outlined in the attached DRAFT SOW. Submissions should include:
- Firm/venture name, address, point of contact, phone, and email.
- Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code.
- Small Business Size Status and Socioeconomic status.
- Ability to meet security requirements.
- Evidence of recent (past 5 years) relevant experience (Contract Number, Project Title, Description, POCs).
- Comments on the DRAFT SOW.
- Interest in participating as a Prime or Subcontractor.
- Interest in attending a potential Industry Day.
Additional Notes
This is a request for information/sources sought announcement ONLY. No contract will be awarded from this notice. An Industry Day may be held at Edwards AFB based on responses received.