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Wraith Maintenance Renewal
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The Department of Defense, through the Directorate of Contracting at Edwards Air Force Base, intends to negotiate a sole source contract with Wraith Systems for a one-year maintenance package, warranty extension, and technology refresh for the F-35 Desktop HOTAS systems. This procurement, under NAICS code 334118, encompasses repairing or replacing units as needed due to normal wear and defects, using new or refurbished parts, or exchanging units entirely. Additionally, the contract includes updates to firmware and software as units are serviced. The extended warranty period continues from the original purchase date and covers only the balance remaining after repairs or exchanges. This action is justified on the basis that Wraith Systems is the sole manufacturer capable of providing this maintenance package due to the proprietary nature of the F-35 Desktop HOTAS system. Market research confirmed the absence of authorized resellers, and prior contracts have been awarded directly to Wraith Systems. Although this notice does not seek competitive proposals, other capable sources may submit capability statements or proposals for consideration. The solicitation follows the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul provisions for commercial products, with a response deadline set for May 22, 2026. The contracting office encourages input solely to determine whether a competitive procurement should be pursued.
General Info
Agency
NAICS
Place of Performance
Edwards, CA, 93524, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
Organization & Contact Information
Full Description
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation & Notice of Intent
General Information
Wraith Systems 1 year Maintenance Package
Notice ID
F1S0AX6126A001
Notice Type
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation/Notice of Intent
Contracting Office
Directorate of Contracting, Installation Contracting Division, AFTC/PZZG
NAICS Code
334118-Computer Terminal and Other Computer Peripheral Equipment
PSC Code
6610- Flight Instruments
Response Date
May 22, 2026, 08:00 a.m. PST
Description of Requirement
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial supply prepared in accordance with the format in Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) Subpart 12.102, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are not being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued.
The AFTC intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Wraith Systems for the procurement of Wraith Systems 1 year maintenance package, warranty extension and tech refresh for F-35 Desktops HOTAS.
Notice of Intent to Sole Source
Subject
Description
Statutory Authority
10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) as implemented by RFO 6.104-1(a)(4)
Justification
Due to the unique and proprietary of the F-35 Desktop HOTAS system only one manufacturer can meet this requirement. Contracting reached out to the manufacturer Wraith Systems requesting an authorized re-seller list, as a result Wraith Systems stated they do not re-sell their products.
Scope of Work
Wraith Systems 1 year (MTX) maintenance
package- Warranty extension & tech refresh
F-35 Desktop HOTAS:
The warranty extension includes repairing and / or
replacing normal use damage & defects. Under
normal use during this period, if a repair is
required, at its option Wraith Systems will:
(1) Repair the HOTAS, using new or refurbished
replacement parts, or
(2) Exchange the HOTAS with one that is new, or
which has been manufactured from new or
serviceable used parts.
The tech refresh program will cover new firmware,
software updates to existing HOTAS. As units
come in for repair.
Following repair, exchange or tech refresh the
resulting HOTAS will retain only the balance of the
extended warranty period that commenced from
the purchase date of extended warranty.
The units covered under this warranty are
provided with the attached table.
Market Research
Market research has been completed; however, this maintenance is being acquired by Sole Source as Wraith Systems is the only manufacturer able to fulfill this requirement. Contracting reached out to the manufacturer to acquire an authorized re-seller list; however, the manufacturer does not have authorized re-sellers. Historically, Edwards Air Force Base (EAFB) awarded contract with Wraith Systems, FA930221P0047.
Instructions to Interested Parties
This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals; however, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.
Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.
Applicable Provisions & Clauses
The following RFO provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition:
Provision/Clause
Title
RFO 52.212-1
Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Products and Commercial Services
RFO 52.212-3
Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Products and Commercial Services
RFO 52.212-4
Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Products and Commercial Services
RFO 52.212-5
Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders