M Series Operational Flight Program (OFP) Support
ID: 08April2025_MSeriesType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8232 AFLCMC WWMKHILL AFB, UT, 84056-5820, USA

NAICS

Engineering Services (541330)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: ENGINEERING/TECHNICAL (R425)

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https://sam.gov/opp/ba67e8d8d1b14d29b433c93e173a3d8e/view
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    Posted Apr 8, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Updated Apr 8, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Due May 8, 2025, 11:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking qualified contractors to provide operational flight program (OFP) support for the F-16 Modular Mission Computer (MMC) as part of a five-year contract initiative. The procurement aims to identify sources capable of delivering and integrating software development, maintenance, and support for various components including the Board Support Package (BSP), Built In Test (BIT), middleware, and firmware necessary for the M Series OFP updates. This capability is critical for enhancing situational awareness and tactical response in combat environments, ensuring that the F-16 aircraft remain effective against evolving threats. Interested parties must submit their qualifications and relevant experience to Kali Miller at kali.miller@us.af.mil and Marcella Iverson at marcella.iverson@us.af.mil within 30 calendar days of this notice, as the government does not intend to award a contract based on this request for information.

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