ContractSpecial Notice

Wraith Maintenance Renewal

DEPT OF DEFENSE• F1S0AX6126A001
Response Deadline
May 22, 2026
14 days left
Days Remaining
14
Until deadline
Set-Aside
No Set aside used
Notice Type
Special Notice

Contract Opportunity Analysis

The Department of the Air Force, through AFTC/PZZ, is seeking a sole-source firm-fixed-price maintenance renewal for Wraith Systems’ proprietary F-35 Desktop HOTAS equipment at Edwards, California. The work covers a one-year maintenance package that includes an extended warranty and technology refresh for 15 HOTAS units, with repair or replacement for normal-use damage or defects. Wraith Systems is identified as the only manufacturer able to meet the requirement, and the refresh includes firmware and software updates to support operational readiness and security vulnerability mitigation. Responses are due May 22, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. PST, and interested parties may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation to the listed Air Force contacts.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code
334118
Computer Terminal and Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing
PSC Code
6610
FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS

Solicitation Documents

1 Files
26-TEMS-034 JA redacted 2.pdf
PDF•213 KB•May 8, 2026
AI Summary
The Department of the Air Force is seeking a sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract for the renewal of Wraith Systems Maintenance. This justification for other than full and open competition is based on 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), citing only one responsible source capable of meeting agency requirements. The contract aims to procure an extended warranty and technical refresh program from Wraith Systems to maintain the operational readiness and life-cycle of 15 HOTAS units, ensuring security vulnerability mitigation. Wraith Systems is the sole manufacturer of the proprietary Desktop HOTAS system software and does not have resellers. Market research confirmed Wraith Systems as the only vendor. Efforts will be made in future acquisitions to overcome barriers to competition by continuously researching new products.

Related Contract Opportunities

Project Timeline

postedOriginal Solicitation PostedMay 8, 2026
deadlineResponse DeadlineMay 22, 2026
expiryArchive DateJun 6, 2026

Agency Information

Department
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-Tier
DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE
Office
FA9302 AFTC PZZ

Point of Contact

Name
Anne Beach

Place of Performance

Edwards, California, UNITED STATES

Official Sources

View on SAM.gov