System Engineering Services
ID: FA680026RFI0001Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA6800 AFICC 767 ESFBARKSDALE AFB, LA, 71110-2269, USA

NAICS

Engineering Services (541330)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: ENGINEERING/TECHNICAL (R425)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/5712179bc444471ab98529048550ed57/view
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    Description

    The Department of the Air Force is seeking responses from qualified businesses for a potential firm-fixed-price contract to provide System Engineering Support for the Air Force Global Strike Command, as outlined in Sources Sought Notice FA6800-26-RFI0001. The requirements include expertise in ICBM weapon systems, helicopter operations, and nuclear security forces, encompassing planning, analysis, problem resolution, and testing, with a contract duration of 12 months and four optional years starting March 28, 2026. This support is critical for maintaining operational readiness and effectiveness in strategic defense operations. Interested parties must respond by January 9, 2026, providing necessary company details and qualifications to 1st Lt Krystal Ruiz-Velez at krystal.ruiz-velez@us.af.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    1st Lt Krystal Ruiz-Velez
    (318) 456-4066
    krystal.ruiz-velez@us.af.mil
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    Attachment 1 - Performance Work Statement.pdf
    This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for System Engineering Support (SES) for the Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) A3/6 Directorate of Operations and Communications. The contractor will provide expertise for ICBM weapon systems, helicopters, and nuclear security forces operations, including planning, analyses, problem resolution, and testing. The support encompasses operations, current operations, emergency war order, ICBM targeting, operational test and analysis, ground test and planning, fratricide, and ICBM operations training and evaluation. Helicopter operations support and nuclear security forces support are also included, alongside reachback support for specialized tasks. The contract has a base period of 12 months and four 12-month option years, starting March 28, 2026. Deliverables include a Quality Control Plan and monthly activity reports, with performance measured against specific objectives and thresholds.
    Sources Sought Notice - FA460826RFI0001 - ICBM SES.pdf
    The Department of the Air Force's 767 Enterprise Sourcing Flight issued Sources Sought Notice FA6800-26-RFI0001, seeking interested parties for a potential firm-fixed-price contract. The requirement is for System Engineering Support (ICBM SES) for Air Force Global Strike Command. This is a Request for Information, not a solicitation, aiming to gather information from qualified business sources. Responses are due by January 9, 2026, and must include company details, SAM UEI, NAICS code, business size, schedule information, manufacturer authorization, and country of origin for required items. The information will be used for market research and future acquisition planning. No contract will be awarded based on this notice, and any future solicitation will be announced separately.
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