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E-7 Wedgetail Aircraft Simulator Capability Assessment

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E7RFIv2-260819Federal

Submission Closed08/27/2026, 03:59:00 AM UTC

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AI Contract Overview

The U.S. Air Force is conducting market research to identify qualified contractors capable of supporting the E-7 Wedgetail aircraft program as it prepares to replace the E-3. This capability assessment seeks information regarding the development, delivery, and long-term support of a comprehensive training suite. The required components include one Operational Flight Trainer, two Virtual Maintenance Trainers, and a dedicated Training System Support Center. This request for information is intended for planning purposes only and does not constitute a formal request for proposals. Interested companies should provide information related to their ability to meet these technical requirements. The solicitation, identified by number E7RFIv2-260819, was posted by the Department of Defense and requires responses by August 27, 2026. Performance for this effort is centered in Oklahoma.

General Info

DoD seeks contractors for E-7 Wedgetail training suites; responses due August 27, 2026.

Agency

Department Of Defense → FA8621 Aflcmc Wnsk Sims

NAICS

336413 - Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing

Place of Performance

0, OK, 73145, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

E-7 Capability Assessment Request for Information (RFI)

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E-7 Capability Assessment RFI v2

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High

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1 update

PhaseClosed

PostedAug 19

Sources Sought

Notice updatedAug 20

Notice details unchanged. Attachments may have changed.

Response DeadlineAug 27

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

08/27/2026, 03:59:00 AM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA8621 Aflcmc Wnsk Sims

Contacts2 people available

OfficeWRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433-7249, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA8621 Aflcmc Wnsk Sims

Office AddressWRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433-7249, USA

Contacts

Ryan Masin

contact@example.gov

Nikita Smith

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Full Description

The Government is seeking to identify qualified and capable contractors for the U.S. Air Force E-7 Capability Assessment. The Air Force is conducting market research to identify companies capable of providing a suite of training devices for the new E-7 Wedgetail aircraft, which is set to replace the E-3. The government is seeking information on the development, delivery, and support of an Operational Flight Trainer (OFT), two Virtual Maintenance Trainers (VMTs), and a Training System Support Center. This is for planning purposes only and is not a formal request for proposals.

Please see the attached RFI for additional information.

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