Common Armament Tester for Fighter (CAT-F)
ID: FA853325R0002Type: Presolicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8533 AFLCMC WNKABROBINS AFB, GA, 31098-1670, USA

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Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515)

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AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SHOP SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT (4920)
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is preparing to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Common Armament Tester for Fighters (CAT-F) project, aimed at designing, developing, manufacturing, and sustaining testing equipment for the F-16, F-15, and A-10 aircraft platforms. This procurement is critical for ensuring effective maintenance capabilities, as the CAT-F will be used to test Preload, Clean Wing, and Fault Isolation Requirements at both Organizational (O-Level) and Intermediate (I-Level) Maintenance levels. The acquisition will follow a Full and Open Competitive Acquisition process, with an anticipated RFP issue date in the third quarter of FY25 and a response deadline of 45 days thereafter. Interested parties can direct inquiries to Oya Harrison at oya.harrison.1@us.af.mil or Alexis Davis at alexis.davis.13@us.af.mil, with the project expected to include a mix of pricing arrangements and a delivery schedule for prototypes beginning 12 months after order placement.

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