Presolicitation | F-15 Maintenance Testability Analysis Program
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The US Air Force is preparing to issue a Cost-Plus Fixed Fee, indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract to support the Maintenance Testability Analysis Program for the F-15 aircraft. This contract will provide the necessary technical expertise and engineering staff to implement hardware and software updates, production support, and modifications aimed at improving the reliability and maintainability of the F-15’s peculiar avionics systems. The contract spans a three-year period, beginning in September 2026, and includes a 12-month basic ordering period followed by two additional 12-month ordering periods. The effort supports the Air Force Sustainment Center’s 638th Supply Chain Management Group and 409th Squadron, with the F-15 fleet planned to remain in service through 2045. This procurement will be conducted through a limited negotiation process under Other Than Full and Open Competition procedures, as Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation is identified as the sole source possessing the necessary capabilities and proprietary knowledge to effectively manage and analyze the complex data involved. The solicitation for proposals is expected to be released by the end of June 2026, with responses due within 15 days of the announcement. The contract will be performed primarily in McLean, Virginia, under the oversight of the Air Force office based at Robins AFB, Georgia. Key points of contact for this procurement include Lauren Mitchell and Daniel Gochenaur.
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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.
POC:
Lauren Mitchell
lauren.mitchell.6@us.af.mil
730-327-2252
