Minuteman III (MMIII) Guidance Study Data Call
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 Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center (AFNWC) is conducting a Special Notice to gather information on how contractors can assist in extending the operational life of the Minuteman III (MMIII) intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) Guidance System through 2050. This notice is a reposting of FA820426FB0001, and all responses should be submitted under this current notice. The primary place of performance is Hill Air Force Base, UT. Responses are due by May 30, 2026.
Scope of Work
The AFNWC is seeking industry input regarding potential solutions and capabilities to extend the operational life of the MMIII Guidance System. This includes understanding approaches to sustain the system's functionality and reliability for an additional 24 years, through 2050. The effort falls under Engineering And Technical Services (R425).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice (Information Gathering)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: May 30, 2026, at 03:59 AM UTC
- Published: May 20, 2026
- Department: DEPT OF DEFENSE / DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE
- Office: FA8204 AFNWC PZBG
Evaluation
This is an information-gathering notice. Responses will be used by the AFNWC to inform future acquisition strategies and requirements for the MMIII Guidance System life extension program. This notice does not constitute a solicitation or a promise to issue a solicitation in the future.
Additional Notes
Interested parties should refer to the attached documents, which include a PDF titled "(CUI) Minuteman III Guidance Study Data Call - Updated 5-20-26.pdf" and several Excel spreadsheets for data calls related to various components such as Master, Stellar Sensor, Navigation Aids, IMU Gimbals, Gyroscopes, IMU, Guidance System, Guidance Architecture, Flight Computer, and Accelerometers. Contact Tanner Nielsen at tanner.nielsen@us.af.mil or 801-586-5347 for inquiries.