Request for Information - F-15 Rudder Sensor Depot Activation Capabilities

The U.S. Air Force, through the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC/WAQ), is seeking information on the capability to establish organic depot-level repair and maintenance for the F-15EX Rudder Sensor, with a focus on enabling Government-controlled sustainment at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. This Request for Information, identified by solicitation number FA8634-22-F-0035-03 and posted on May 4, 2026, with responses due May 17, 2026, is part of a broader initiative to transition from contractor-supported maintenance to fully organic USAF depot operations. The effort requires the development or acquisition of Specialized Test Equipment, Test Program Sets, and Interface Test Adapters, leveraging legacy F-15 systems where possible, while ensuring full access to technical data, software rights, and intellectual property necessary to perform repairs and validate functionality at the Air Logistics Complex. Respondents must demonstrate the ability to navigate complex technical data rights issues, including Last Time Buy constraints, OEM licensing restrictions, and compliance with ITAR and EAR regulations, and must be prepared to enter into Partnering and Implementation Agreements with original equipment manufacturers. The Government expects offerors to provide detailed information on their corporate qualifications, facility security clearances, and ability to manage export-controlled information with proper documentation such as DD Form 2345 and adherence to DFARS 252.225-7048. Participation requires the submission of a White Paper via email to the point of contact, including the company’s CAGE code, UEI, size status, and clear delineation of proprietary content. While this is not a solicitation and no award or contract value is being considered at this stage, the responses will inform future acquisition strategies, with emphasis on transition timelines, training delivery for USAF technicians, and the establishment of a sustainable maintenance ecosystem. Foreign ownership, control, or influence is strictly prohibited unless covered by a valid Technical Assistance Agreement, and all technical data must be handled in accordance with federal regulations governing militarily critical information. No packaging, marking, or preservation standards are specified beyond the requirement to properly label export-controlled and proprietary materials, and no evaluation factors are defined since this is a market research tool intended to identify capable industry partners capable of supporting the F-15EX depot activation effort.