E-7 Wedgetail RFI v3 - Request for Information

The U.S. Air Force, through the Air Force Lifecycle Management Center, is conducting market research via a Request for Information (RFI) to identify capable contractors for the E-7 Wedgetail Capability Assessment. The objective is to develop, deliver, and support a suite of training devices, specifically two Virtual Maintenance Trainers (VMTs) and an Operational Flight Trainer (OFT), to support the new E-7 aircraft replacing the E-3. The VMTs are intended for instructor-level maintenance training, covering tasks such as airplane jacking, leveling, weighing, towing, taxiing, and servicing. The government requires the delivery of all data, including source code, with unlimited data rights, and all activities must adhere to Federal, CNSS, DoD, and Air Force cybersecurity standards. The government anticipates awarding the contract around the third quarter of 2027, followed by three one-year Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) option periods. Performance will include the operation and maintenance of the Training System Support Center (TSSC) at Tinker AFB, Oklahoma. The anticipated contract structure involves various CLIN types, including Firm Fixed Price for CLS and TSSC work, Fixed Price Incentive Firm for major upgrades, and Cost Plus or Cost Reimbursable for device development and travel. Interested respondents must submit a technical summary, a Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) for cost and schedule, and details regarding small business utilization and compliance with FAR clause 52.219-14 by December 6, 2026.