RAPTOR FMS Test Cell
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Notice type
Sources Sought
Solicitation #
FD20302730040
NAICS
336412
PSC
2840
Set-aside
No Set aside used
Posted
July 23, 2026
Response due
August 24, 2026
Place of performance
Houston, TX
What this opportunity is
The Department of Defense is seeking a contractor to provide test cell support equipment for various jet engines, including F100, F110, J85, and T56, for the Foreign Military Sales program. This opportunity is open to all businesses, as no set-aside is used. The notice type is a Sources Sought, indicating that the government is seeking information from potential contractors before issuing a solicitation. The work will be performed in Texas.
Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.
Description
APPENDIX A
PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)
FOR THE
FOREIGN MILITARY SALES (FMS) F100, F110, J85, & T56 INTERNATIONAL ENGINE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (IEMP) AND NEW BUSINESS PARTNER NATIONS
F100, F110, J85, & T56 T-20 STYLE, A/M37T-20, -20A, -20B, -20C, T-21 TYPE JET ENGINE TEST CELL SUPPORT EQUIPMENT PROCUREMENT, ENGINE TEST CELL SUPPORT EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION, ENGINE TEST CELL MAINTENANCE SERVICE AGREEMENT, & ENGINE TEST CELL MODIFICATIONS, PAD DESIGN, CONSULTATION, ENVIRONMENMTAL PROTECTION KIT (EPK), TEST CELL ENCLOSURES, AND SITE SURVEY
PREPARATION DATE: 21 Jul 2026 Revision 4
PREPARING ORGANIZATION:
AFLCMC/LPSI
TINKER AIR FORCE BASE (AFB), OK
NATIONAL STOCK NUMBER: REFER TO APPENDIX A FOR APPLICABLE NSNs
PURCHASE REQUEST: FD2030-27-30040
TABLE OF CONTENTS Page
1.0 General Information 3
1.1 Scope of Work 3
1.2 Basic Operations 5
2.0 Responsibilities 11
2.1 Contractor Responsibilities 11
2.2 United States Government 13
3.0 Government Expectations 14
4.0 Reports 15
5.0 Description of Services 16
6.0 Services Summary 20
Attachment 1: Engine Test Cell Equipment Specification Matrix 23
Attachment 1: Engine Test Cell Equipment Specification Matrix 24
Attachment 1: Engine Test Cell Equipment Specification Matrix 25
Attachment 1: Engine Test Cell Equipment Specification Matrix 26
Attachment 2: Engine Test Cell Consumables List 27
Attachment 3: F100 Tech Order Requirement 29
Attachment 4: F110 Tech Order Requirement 30
Attachment 5: J85 Tech Order Requirement 31
Attachment 6: T56 Tech Order Requirement 32
Attachment 7: Atec Operating Instruction Manuals 33
1.0 General Information
1.1 Scope of Work
This PWS defines the requirements for the United States Government (USG) Foreign Military Sales (FMS) acquisition of United States Air Force (USAF) configuration F100, F110, J85, T56, and up to two additional Type/Model/Series (TMS) intermediate‑level outdoor test cell support equipment suites and associated engine test cell support equipment. The objective is to enable partner nations to safely and effectively test uninstalled engines manufactured by Pratt & Whitney (PW), General Electric (GE), Rolls‑Royce, and other original equipment manufacturers (OEM) as specified in individual delivery orders.
The Contractor shall furnish all equipment, materials, and labor necessary to:
Provide the engine test cell support equipment items identified in individual delivery orders.
Perform configuration management, obsolescence management, and quality assurance for supplied equipment.
Execute Packaging, Handling, Shipping, and Transportation (PHS&T) and associated documentation.
Provide warranty support as specified in paragraph 1.2.6 and paragraph 3.6.
Perform installation, acceptance testing, and related travel as specified in Section 1.2 and Section 2.1.
Period of Performance
The contract Period of Performance (PoP) is 24 November 2028 through 23 November 2038. The PoP for each delivery order shall be specified on individual orders issued from the contract.
Locations
Specific performance locations, including equipment delivery destinations and installation locations, shall be identified in individual delivery orders and associated Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs).
Communications
The Contractor shall provide all communications and office support necessary to perform this contract, including telephone, mobile communications, mail, e‑mail, and fax. These costs shall be included in the Firm‑Fixed‑Price (FFP) CLINs unless otherwise specified. The Contractor shall comply with all communications security requirements identified in Section 1.1.4, Security and Classified Communications Requirements. The obligation to adhere to Section 1.1.4, will only be required if the program execution requirement is designated Secret or above.
Security and Classified Communications Requirements
The Contractor shall comply with all security requirements of FAR 52.204-2 (Security Requirements), DFARS 252.204-7012, and the integrated DD Form 254 (Contract Security Classification Specification). To support the execution of this mission, the contractor must possess and maintain a Facility Clearance (FCL) commensurate with the Delivery Order requirement with approved safeguarding capability. The Contractor shall establish and maintain secure communications capabilities, to include the use of Communications Security (COMSEC) equipment, approved secure telephone systems (e.g., vIPER/STE), and classified data networks in strict accordance with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM – 32 CFR Part 117) and applicable TEMPEST standards. All classified data processing, verbal transmissions, and digital communications shall occur exclusively within government-approved, certified facilities. The Contractor shall flow down all applicable security and safeguarding clauses to any subcontractors requiring access to classified information. CDRL requirements to adhere to this section can be found on Attachment 8 and will only be applicable if a delivery order requirement of Secret or above is required.
Work Hours
The Contractor shall provide perform work during normal business hours based on a flextime schedule between 0700 and 1800 local time, Monday through Friday, unless otherwise specified in individual delivery orders and approved by the Government Program Manager (PM).
When required to meet mission needs, the Contractor shall perform work on weekends and local holidays. The Contractor shall obtain written approval from the Government PM and Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) prior to performing overtime or holiday work. Compensation for overtime and holiday work shall be in accordance with the applicable Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) labor and overtime clauses included in Section I of the contract.
Normal workdays by region are:
European nations: Monday through Friday.
Middle Eastern nations: Sunday through Thursday…
Source: SAM.gov, as posted. Verify the current solicitation before responding.
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