PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE: 415 SCMS Transmitter IDIQ
Updated
Sources Sought from the Department of the Air Force. Due Nov 5, 2026, 12:00 PM (UTC-7), 15 days left.
| Solicitation number | FA825027PSTIDIQ |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of the Air Force |
| Office | FA8250 Afsc Pzaaa |
| Notice type | Sources Sought |
| Set-aside | None |
| Trade (NAICS) | Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210) |
| Product or service code | J059 |
| Posted | Oct 20, 2026 |
| Response deadline | Nov 5, 2026, 12:00 PM (UTC-7) (15 days left) |
| Add the deadline to | Google Calendar · Apple / Outlook (.ics) |
Official notice and attachments
Description
NOTICE TYPE: Pre-Solicitation; Proposed Sole Source Contract Action SOLE SOURCE AUTHORITY: RFO FAR 6.103-1 Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements (See attached J&A for approval). The Department of the Air Force (USAF) hereby publicizes its intent to solicit, negotiate and award a sole-source, Five (5) Year Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract to Applied System Engineering, Inc. (ASE) (CAGE: 3Z966), located at 7510 Benbrook Parkway Fort Worth, Texas 76126 for the repair of various Transmitters.
This acquisition is being conducted under the authority of RFO FAR 6.103-1 (Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements). Applied System Engineering, Inc. (ASE) (CAGE: 3Z966) is the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and the only source with the proprietary technical data, specialized tooling, and engineering expertise required to perform these services without causing unacceptable delays or duplication of costs.
SCOPE OF WORK: For the end item, the contractor shall furnish all facilities, parts, materials, equipment and services required to inspect and, if necessary, restore to serviceable condition. Test, teardown, and evaluation (TT&E): The contractor shall perform visual, mechanical and electrical testing of the end item, reusable or replacement component parts, and materials according to the schedule in the contract to determine the condition of the end item.
Upon completion of this task, all of the components of the end item requiring repair or replacement will be identified by part number, NSN (if applicable), nomenclature, and location in the assembly. This information will be reported in writing to the Procurement Contracting Officer (PCO)/ Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO) and, if necessary, approval to repair will be negotiated.
If no further repair is required, the asset must be returned in serviceable like new condition. REPAIR: The contractor shall perform the repair or replacement of all failed parts and components. Each end item must be cleaned, configured, refinished, and tested to meet the original specifications of the end item.
The end item shall be returned in serviceable like new condition. Item Description(s), National Stock Number(s) (NSNs), and Part Number(s): Transmitter, Radar (AN/MST-T1(V) MINI-MUTES) 5840-01-475-2319 63804-1H Transmitter, Radar (AN/TSQ-T10 Joint Threat Emitter) 5840-01-644-8215 105103-1 Transmitter, Radar (AN/TPT-T1 Unmanned Threat Emitter) 5840-01-505-2519 74501-1 Transmitter, Radar (AN/TPT-T1 Unmanned Threat Emitter) 5840-01-508-1032 75502-2 Transmitter, Radar (AN/TSQ-T10 Joint Threat Emitter) 5840-01-656-4618 125606-2 Transmitter, Radar (AN/TSQ-T10 Joint Threat Emitter) 5840-01-657-1845 101702-1 Transmitter, Radar (AN/TSQ-T10 Joint Threat Emitter) 5840-01-657-1847 115206-3 Transmitter, Radar (AN/TSQ-T10 Joint Threat Emitter) 5840-01-657-1848 115306-2 Transmitter, Radar (AN/TSQ-T10 Joint Threat Emitter) 5840-01-657-2806 103802-1 Transmitter, Radar (AN/TSQ-T10 Joint Threat Emitter) 5840-01-659-0850 91101-01 Transmitter, Radar (AN/TSQ-T10 Joint Threat Emitter) 5840-01-659-2542 91101-2 Transmitter, Radar (AN/TSQ-T10 Joint Threat Emitter) 5840-01-659-4499 91102-1 Transmitter, Radar (AN/TSQ-T10 Joint Threat Emitter) 5840-01-659-4500 91102-2 Transmitter, Radar (AN/TSQ-T10 Joint Threat Emitter) 5840-01-659-3010 91103-1 Transmitter, Radar (AN/TPT-T1 Unmanned Threat Emitter) 5840-01-617-0146 62704-1 Transmitter, Radar (AN/TSQ-T10 Joint Threat Emitter) 5840-01-598-6408 87001-2 Transmitter, Radar (AN/TSQ-T10 Joint Threat Emitter) 5840-01-599-9081 79106-1 This notice is not a request for competitive proposals or quotes; however, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency.
Any capability statements received within 15 calendar days of publication of this notice will be evaluated solely to determine whether to conduct a competitive acquisition. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. This pre-solicitation is notice for a Sole Source Solicitation, which will be issued later this year.
The entire solicitation and any/all attachments will be made available only on the SAM.gov website. All current and future information about this acquisition, i.e. solicitation, amendments, purchase specifications, and Q&A's will be distributed through SAM.gov. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring this site to ensure they have the most up-to-date information about this solicitation.
One or more of the items under this acquisition are subject to Free Trade Agreements. IAW DAFMAN 16-201, there are no restrictions on foreign participation.
Contracting contact
- Cydnee Simpson · [email protected]
- Nick Standiford · [email protected]
As published on the official notice. Ask questions in writing and before any questions deadline the notice sets.
Is your business small enough?
For NAICS 811210, a business counts as small if it has no more than $34.0 million in average annual receipts (SBA size standard). This notice is set aside, so only businesses under that size, or in the named program, can bid. SBA table, current as of Oct 15, 2026.
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