RFI SYSTEMS ANALYSIS AND REPORTING SUPPORT
ID: FA8102-26-F-XXXXType: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8102 AFLCMC HBKTINKER AFB, OK, 73145-3303, USA

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Engineering Services (541330)
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking qualified contractors to provide systems analysis and reporting support for the E-3 AWACS mission. The objective of this Request for Information (RFI) is to identify vendors capable of delivering non-personal engineering and technical support to analyze, categorize, and report on E-3 system recommendations, which are critical for enhancing aircraft operations, flight safety, and mission performance for the United States Air Force. The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC/HBK) encourages responses from businesses of all sizes, particularly those with socioeconomic designations, to inform potential small business set-aside decisions. Interested parties must submit a capabilities package by 3 PM CST on December 26, 2025, to joy.beach@us.af.mil and cleeta.daniels@us.af.mil, with submissions limited to ten single-spaced pages.

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    The E-3 AWACS mission is seeking qualified contractors for "SOURCES SOUGHT SYSTEMS ANALYSIS AND REPORTING SUPPORT." This is a Request for Information (RFI) to gauge industry interest and identify qualified vendors, not a Request for Proposal. The objective is to secure non-personal engineering and technical support to analyze, categorize, and report E-3 system recommendations, directly impacting aircraft operations, flight safety, and mission performance for the United States Air Force. AFLCMC/HBK is particularly interested in responses from businesses of all sizes, including those with socioeconomic program designations (e.g., 8(a), HUBZone, Women Owned Small Business, SDVOSB), to inform potential small business set-aside decisions. Interested parties must submit a capabilities package demonstrating their ability to meet requirements with qualified personnel, relevant experience, and anticipated teaming arrangements. Responses, limited to ten single-spaced pages, are due by 3 PM CST on December 26, 2025, and should be emailed to joy.beach@us.af.mil and cleeta.daniels@us.af.mil.
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