Request for Information (RFI): Azimuth (AZ) and Elevation (EL) AN/MST-T1A MUTES & Mini-MUTES

Department of Defense · Department of the Air Force · FA8250 AFSC PZAAA

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Solicitation details

Solicitation number: FA8250-27-RFI-AZ-EL
Notice type: Special Notice
NAICS: 811210
Product service code: J059
Set-aside: Unrestricted
Posted: 2026-10-05
Response deadline: Nov 5, 2026, 7:00 PM UTC
Contracting contact: cydnee.simpson@us.af.mil

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Statement of work, as posted

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) Subject: Multiple Threat Emitter System (MUTES) & Mini-MUTES Data Package Assembly: Teardown, Test, and Evaluation (TT&E) and Technical Data Package (TDP) Development THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes – it does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. This request for information does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. Further, the U.S. Government is not at this time seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals. Responders are advised that the U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI; all costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested party’s expense. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP, if any is issued. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on Sam.gov. It is the responsibility of the potential offerors to monitor this site for additional information pertaining to this requirement. The DAF is seeking industry partners with the capability to perform a comprehensive Teardown, Test, and Evaluation (TT&E) on the Azimuth (AZ) and Elevation (EL) Data Package assemblies used on the AN/MST-T1A MUTES and Mini-MUTES ground-based radar systems. PLEASE SEE THE RFI ATTACHMENT FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONCERNING THIS RFI. Requests for technical data must be requested through the points of contact below. Requests must include a copy of your JCP printout or DD 2345.

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Point of contact: Cydnee Simpson
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Email: cydnee.simpson@us.af.mil
Secondary: nicholas.standiford@us.af.mil

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