QF-16 Sustainment

The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is preparing to solicit proposals for the sustainment of QF-16 Full-Scale Aerial Targets (FSATs) through a contract with an estimated value between $50 million and $100 million. This procurement is aimed at ensuring the continued operational capability of the QF-16 system, which is critical for various defense training and testing scenarios. The government intends to award a contract with a base ordering period of five years, along with three one-year options, with the anticipated award date set for September 2026. Interested parties are encouraged to submit capability statements or proposals by June 18, 2025, and should direct inquiries to Yvonda Benson or Benjamin Price via the provided email addresses.