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Presolicitation | F-15 Maintenance Testability Analysis Program
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The U.S. Air Force is preparing to award a Cost-Plus Fixed Fee, Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity contract under solicitation FA8538-26-RB008 to sustain and enhance the Reliability and Maintainability of F-15 peculiar avionics through technical expertise and engineering services. The contract will support hardware and software updates, production support, and modifications necessary for the F-15 fleet, which is projected to remain in service through 2045. The performance period spans three years, beginning in September 2026, structured as a 12-month base period with two optional 12-month extensions. Work will be performed primarily at McLean, Virginia, with the contracting office located at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia. The Air Force intends to use Other Than Full and Open competition under RFO 6.104-1(a)(3) due to the unique and highly specialized nature of the work, citing Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation as the sole source capable of handling the complex data analysis and proprietary tools required to meet mission-critical requirements without causing unacceptable delays or financial waste. The pre-solicitation synopsis was issued on June 11, 2026, with a 15-day response window ending June 26, 2026, and the RFP is expected to be posted on June 29, 2026. Primary point of contact is Daniel Gochenaur, with Lauren Mitchell as secondary contact for inquiries.
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Pre-Solicitation (Synopsis): F-15 Maintenance Testability Analysis Program
Notice ID: FA853826RB008
This synopsis is issued by AFSC/PZAAB (FA8538) on June 11, 2026, for a period of 15 days.
The US Air Force anticipates a Cost-Plus Fixed Fee, IDIQ Request for Proposal (RFP), FA8538-26-RB008, to provide the technical expertise and engineering staff necessary to implement the hardware and software updates, F-15 production support, and modifications necessary to maintain and improve the Reliability and Maintainability (R&M) of the F-15 peculiar avionics.
The contract will consist of a Basic Ordering Period (12 months) and (2) 12-month Ordering Periods. This anticipated contract action is in support of the Air Force Sustainment Center (AFSC), 638th Supply Chain Management Group (SCMG), 409th Supply Chain Management Squadron (SCMS). The F-15 fleet’s remaining life cycle is currently scheduled for 2045.
The proposed contract action is for services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate utilizing Other Than Full and Open procedures in accordance with RFO 6.104-1(a)(3). Northrop Guman Systems Corporation (CAGE Code: 5FVX5), is the only source with the knowledge of the complexity of the processes and tools needed to compile and analyze the enormous amount and type of data to meet this requirement, no other contractor could successfully provide the needed service without unacceptable delays that would result in a significant waste of taxpayer dollars and disservice to the warfighter.
Period of Performance is anticipated to begin September 2026 for a period of 3 years. The Request for Proposal posting is estimated to be 29 June 2026.
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Lauren Mitchell
lauren.mitchell.6@us.af.mil
730-327-2252
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