RFI - Mini-MUTES Transmitter Engineering and Obsolescence Study
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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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, AFLCMC, is conducting market research through a Request for Information (RFI) for a Miniature Multiple Threat System (Mini-MUTES) Transmitter Engineering and Obsolescence Study. This study aims to address sustainment challenges for the AN/MST-T1(V) Mini-MUTES transmitters, which are critical for aircrew survivability training, by identifying obsolescent components and planning for sustainment through 2045. Responses are due by July 3, 2026.
Scope of Work
The RFI seeks information on industry capabilities to perform a comprehensive engineering study. The primary objective is to identify obsolete hardware and electronics within the Mini-MUTES transmitters (dating back to the 1980s) and provide a path forward for refurbishment or replacement to ensure system sustainment for the next two decades.
Key Requirements / Deliverables
Vendors should submit a white paper or capability statement addressing:
- Corporate Experience: Analyzing, reverse-engineering, or modernizing legacy military RF and transmitter systems, including DMSMS analysis.
- Technical Approach: Proposed methodologies for identifying obsolete components, assessing system health, and developing recommendations (e.g., Repair vs. Replace, Form-Fit-Function vs. New Design).
- Study Deliverables & Data Rights: Specific data, analysis, and recommendations for the final report, including Technical Data Package (TDP) development and data rights policy.
- Cost and Schedule Estimates: A Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) cost estimate.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- Period of Performance: Projected one (1) year, anticipated to begin no later than XX 2026.
- Anticipated Contract Type: Mix of Firm Fixed Price (FFP) and Cost-Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF).
- Set-Aside: None specified; government reserves the right to consider a small business set-aside.
- Response Due: July 3, 2026, by 23:00:00Z.
- Published: May 19, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
Responses must be submitted electronically in PDF format, 10 pages or less (excluding cover page), using Times New Roman 12 font. All submissions must be UNCLASSIFIED, with proprietary data clearly marked. This RFI is for market research only and does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a commitment to contract. Responses will be used for market research purposes only.
Additional Notes
Interested contractors must be registered in SAM. The government will not pay for any information or administrative costs. Respondents should monitor www.sam.gov for future information. Offerors should evaluate and identify any Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) issues.