ContractSources Sought

Sustainment Support (Repair, Spares, and Engineering Services) for AN/GSM-397 Electronic Systems Test Set Interface Test Adapter Support

DEPT OF DEFENSE• 05182026
Response Deadline
Jun 18, 2026
29 days left
Days Remaining
29
Until deadline
Set-Aside
No Set aside used
Notice Type
Sources Sought

Contract Opportunity Analysis

The Department of the Air Force is conducting market research for sustainment support for the AN/GSM-397 Electronic Systems Test Set Interface Test Adapters and associated F-15 aircraft components. The work includes repair, manufacturing, sustaining engineering, program management, and related services, and the contractor would provide the material, support equipment, tooling, software, test equipment, engineering support, and services needed to perform the effort. The government has design and document change authority but lacks the proprietary technical data, software, drawings, schematics, source code, interface documentation, and depot-level test procedures needed to do the work independently, and the attachment lists forecasted repair items with recurring annual quantities across FY29 to FY38. Submissions are due June 18, 2026, and questions and responses should be sent to Leigh Ann Taylor and/or Twyla Robertson at the email addresses provided in the notice.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code
811210
Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
PSC Code
J016
MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- AIRCRAFT COMPONENTS AND ACCESSORIES

Solicitation Documents

2 Files
Attachment 1_409th_RFI_List_of_NSNs.xlsx
Excel•26 KB•May 19, 2026
AI Summary
This document outlines the repair requirements for various items across fiscal years FY29 to FY38, with consistent quantities needed annually for each item. The listed items include a collimator set, numerous circuit card assemblies, several types of test adapters, electronic components, a power supply assembly, a tilting table, a still picture camera, and a test fixture. For instance, the COLLIMATOR SET,ALIG (NSN 4931014450164KV) requires 3 units per year, while various CIRCUIT CARD ASSEMB items generally require 1 unit, though some specify 4, 5, or 6 units. ADAPTER,TEST items typically require 1 or 2 units. The document specifies quantities for each item across a ten-year period, indicating a sustained need for these repairs. The consistency in the required quantities for each fiscal year suggests a stable and ongoing demand for the maintenance and repair of these specific government assets.
Attachment 2 RFI_409th_ESTS_Station.pdf
PDF•164 KB•May 19, 2026
AI Summary
This Request for Information (RFI) is issued by the Government to conduct market research for potential sources capable of providing sustainment support, including repair, manufacturing, sustaining engineering, and program management, for the AN/GSM-397 Electronic Systems Test Set Interface Test Adapters (ITAs) and associated F-15 aircraft components. The current contract expires in 2028, and the Government aims to overcome competition barriers, as it lacks proprietary technical data for independent execution. Responses should detail technical, production, engineering, and program management capabilities, along with approaches to proprietary data access, software sustainment, and test equipment. The RFI also seeks information on relevant experience, cybersecurity, quality management, transition-in capabilities, and commercial practices. Submissions are due by June 18, 2026, and will inform future acquisition strategies and small business analyses.

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Solicitation PostedMay 19, 2026
deadlineResponse DeadlineJun 18, 2026
expiryArchive DateJul 3, 2026

Agency Information

Department
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-Tier
DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE
Office
FA8524 AFSC PZAAA

Point of Contact

Name
(PCO) Leigh Ann Taylor

Official Sources

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