Department of Defense · Department of the Air Force · FA8524 AFSC PZAAA
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Compliance matrix
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Proposal outline
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Past performance write-ups
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Solicitation details
Solicitation number
FD20602600503
Notice type
Presolicitation
NAICS
811210
Product service code
J016
Set-aside
Unrestricted
Posted
2026-07-29
Response deadline
Aug 29, 2026, 9:30 PM UTC
Place of performance
Warner Robins, GA
Contracting contact
kenneth.dickman@us.af.mil
Market intelligence
Account requiredWho wins this work, and what it pays
Comparable awards under NAICS 811210 at this agency — the incumbent, what they were paid, when their period of performance ends, and the real pricing distribution rather than the headline number. From public federal award records.
This requirement is for the repair of AN/ALE-50A(V)1 and (V)2 systems. The scope includes the repair of the Launcher Controller (NSN 5865-01-481-1841EW, P/N G555563-4) for the F-16 aircraft; and the 1x4 Dual Capability Launcher (DCL) (NSN 5865-01-479-2456EW, P/N G555770-2) and Integrated Multi-Platform Launcher Controller (IMPLC) (NSN 5865-01-486-5262EW, P/N 3410AS120-5 and two-way interchangeable NSN 5865-01-573-2800EW, P/N 3410AS120-6) for the B-1 aircraft. This effort establishes a UCA to ensure continued, highly flexible, and operationally responsive repair support directly aligned with the evolving needs of the United States Air Force. FAR Part 15 Procedures will be utilized. Solicitation will be available for viewing or downloading from SAM.gov website only. NO HARD COPIES WILL BE ISSUED. Restricted to: Raytheon Company, Authority: 10 U.S.C. 2304 (C) (1) or FAR 6.302 Justification: Supplies (or Services) required are available from only one or a limited number of responsible source(s) and no other type of supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received within thirty days after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. 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. It is suggested that firms interested in subcontracting opportunities in connection with the described procurement make contact with the firm(s) listed. Foreign participation at the prime contractor level is not permitted.
Contact
Point of contact
Ken Dickman
Role
not stated on this notice — SAM publishes a role for only about 5% of them, so this may be a contract specialist rather than the contracting officer
Email
kenneth.dickman@us.af.mil
Secondary
clyde.kincaide@us.af.mil
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