Sustainment Support (Repair, Spares, and Engineering Services) for AN/GSM-397 Electronic Systems Test Set Interface Test Adapter 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 is conducting market research through a Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI) to identify potential sources for Sustainment Support (Repair, Spares, and Engineering Services) for the AN/GSM-397 Electronic Systems Test Set (ESTS) Interface Test Adapters (ITAs) and associated components supporting the F-15 aircraft. This RFI aims to overcome barriers to competition, as the Government possesses Design and Document Change Authority but lacks proprietary technical data, software, drawings, schematics, source code, interface documentation, or depot-level test procedures. Responses are due by close of business on June 18, 2026.
Scope of Work
The Government seeks capabilities for:
- Repair
- Manufacturing
- Sustaining engineering
- Program management
- Related services for AN/GSM-397 ESTS ITAs and components.
Attachment 1, "409th_RFI_List_of_NSNs.xlsx," provides a crucial list of National Stock Numbers (NSNs) and forecasted repair requirements from FY29 to FY38, detailing specific parts and quantities. Bidders should review this to understand the long-term demand for these components.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- Current Strategy: The Air Force currently utilizes a sole source subsumable contract under the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Captains of Industry (COI) contract vehicle (SPE4AX-18-D-9443). The current Air Force subsumable contract (FA8524-20-D-0011) expires on September 9, 2028.
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Response Due: June 18, 2026 (Close of Business)
- Published: May 18, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested parties should provide concise responses demonstrating current and/or planned capabilities. Key areas to address include:
- Part I - Business Information: Company details, teaming partners, business size, and socio-economic designations (e.g., Small Business, Woman-Owned, 8(a)).
- Part II - Capability Questions: General capability, relevant experience (up to three efforts), technical data/software/test equipment capability, production/repair/surge capability, engineering and sustainment capability, cybersecurity/quality (including CMMC status), transition-in capability, and commercial practices/pricing. Respondents are encouraged to identify Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS), modified COTS, Nondevelopmental Item (NDI), or commercial service approaches. All proprietary information must be clearly marked. Joint ventures and teaming arrangements are encouraged.
Important Notes
This RFI is for market research purposes only. The Government does not intend to award a contract based on this RFI and will not pay for information solicited. Responses will be used to determine the availability of commercial and non-commercial capabilities.
Points of Contact
- Contracting POC: Leigh Ann Taylor (leigh.taylor.3@us.af.mil)
- Secondary Contact: Twyla Robertson (twyla.robertson@us.af.mil)
- Technical / Logistics POC: Ms. Trinity Flood (trinity.flood@us.af.mil)
- Engineering POC: Mr. William Johansen (william.johansen@us.af.mil)