Engineering Support Services - Commercial Derivative Aircraft
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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 sole-source Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract for Executive Aircraft Division Engineering Support Services. This opportunity covers recurring and non-recurring engineering for Boeing Commercial Derivative Aircraft, including presidential transport and airborne command post missions. Proposals are due May 18, 2026, by 12:00 PM local time.
Scope of Work
This IDIQ requires comprehensive engineering support for various Boeing Commercial Derivative Aircraft, specifically VC-25A, E-4B, C-32A, C-40B AF, C-40C AFRC, C-40C ANG, and VC-25B. While the PWS also lists NT-43A, its specific CLINs have been removed by amendment. Services include:
- Recurring Engineering: Systems engineering, evaluation of service information and FAA Airworthiness Directives, systems integration, service action review board support, modification evaluation, and liaison engineering.
- Non-Recurring Engineering: Engineering tasks (up to 25 direct labor hours), projects (up to 3,500 business hours), assignments (over 3,500 hours), hardware evaluations, on-site accident/incident investigations, feasibility studies, and prototype upgrades.
- Additional Services: Third-party data access, travel support, and engineering project material procurement.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ).
- NAICS Code: 541330 (Engineering Services) with a $47,000,000.00 annual receipts size standard.
- Product Service Code: K016 (Modification Of Equipment: Aircraft Components And Accessories).
- Pricing: Primarily Fixed Price Incentive - Firm Target for recurring services, and Cost No Fee, Cost Plus Fixed Fee, or Cost Plus Award Fee for non-recurring tasks. Firm Fixed Price for 3rd Party Data Access.
- Period of Performance: A base period from February 1, 2027, to January 31, 2028, with multiple option periods extending through January 31, 2037. Orders may be issued through January 31, 2038.
- Place of Performance: Oklahoma City, OK, with inspection and acceptance at Tinker AFB, OK.
- Order Limitations: Maximum order of $50,000,000 for a single item and $175,000,000 for a combination of items.
Eligibility & Set-Aside
This opportunity does not have a specific set-aside for the prime contract. However, offerors must submit a subcontracting plan with goals for:
- Small Business: 30%
- HUBZone: 3%
- Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business: 5%
- Small Disadvantaged Business: 5%
- Women-Owned Small Business: 5%
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposal Due Date: May 18, 2026, by 12:00 PM local time.
- Submission Requirements: Cost portion via email or approved electronic method, a Proposal Adequacy Checklist (PAC), and an Electronic Cost Model with active, editable formulas. Certified cost or pricing data is required for the Base Period and Option I. The Government Rights in Data (GRID) template is mandatory.
- Evaluation: Factors for award are detailed in Section M of the solicitation, including evaluation of options and F.o.b. origin/destination.
- Key Clauses: Recent amendments added FAR 52.249-14 (Excusable Delays), FAR 52.229-4 (Federal, State, and Local Taxes), DFARS 252.225-7013 (Duty-Free Entry), and FAR 52.222-90 (Addressing DEI Discrimination). DFARS 252.227-7020 (Rights in Special Works) was removed.
- Other: Contractors must use Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) for electronic payment requests. An Ombudsman is appointed to address offeror concerns. A plan for Essential Contractor Services during crisis situations is required.