The 509th Contracting Squadron (509 CONS) at Whiteman Air Force Base is conducting market research to identify capable sources for the maintenance and sustainment of the T-38A Virtual Reality Part Task Trainer (VRPTT). This effort aims to determine the feasibility of a small business set-aside, including 8(a) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business categories. The selected contractor will provide all labor, materials, and equipment to maintain VRPTT systems according to the Performance Work Statement dated April 23, 2026. Work includes routine hardware and software sustainment, troubleshooting, and repairs to support pilot training for the 13th Bomb Squadron. Technical requirements include a 24-hour acknowledgement mandate for service requests and a 48-hour window to restore systems to full operational capability. The contractor is also responsible for implementing software updates and hardware modifications to ensure the trainer remains synchronized with actual aircraft performance and upgrades. The Performance Work Statement dated April 23, 2026, details the requirements for equipment and software sustainment, troubleshooting, and repair. The contractor is responsible for ensuring the VRPTT system reflects current aircraft characteristics, including hardware and software modifications following aircraft upgrades. The contract structure includes a 12-month base period and four 12-month option years, primarily performed at Whiteman AFB, Missouri.
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Contact and place of performance
Justin McCoy
Whiteman Air Force Base, MO 65305
USA
THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY INTERESTED SOURCES MUST SELECT “ADD ME TO INTERESTED VENDORS” BUTTON ABOVE OR BELOW TO BE CONSIDERED PARTICIPANTS IN THIS MARKET RESEARCH EFFORT. Disclaimer: This Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) is issued solely for informational and planning purposes. It does not constitute a solicitation (Request for Information, Request for Proposal, or Request for Quotatio...
View moreThe Government will use the information gathered through publication of this SSS to determine the best acquisition strategy for this requirement. The Government is interested in all potential sources including Small Businesses, Small Disadvantaged Businesses, 8(a) businesses, Service-Disabled Veteran- Owned Small Businesses, HUBZone Small Businesses, Women-Owned Small Businesses, etc.
Potential sources shall be capable of furnishing all labor, materials, facilities and equipment required to accomplish the maintenance services in accordance with the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS) dated 23Apr2026. The Contractor shall have the licensing required to perform work on the T-38 VRPTT system.
NOTE: Potential sources should submit questions regarding this post to the email addresses below.
Disclaimer:
This SSS is issued solely for informational and planning purposes. It does not constitute a solicitation (Request for Information, Request for Proposal, or Request for Quotation) or a promise to issue a solicitation in the future.
The information in this notice is based on current information as of the publication date. The information in this notice is subject to change and is not binding to the Government. If changes are made, updated information will be provided in future notices and will be posted on the Federal Business Opportunities website at www.sam.gov. Responses to this SSS may or may not be returned. Contractors not responding to this SSS will not be precluded from participation in any future solicitation.
INTERESTED SOURCES MUST SELECT “ADD ME TO INTERESTED VENDORS” BUTTON ABOVE OR BELOW TO BE CONSIDERED PARTICIPANTS IN THIS MARKET RESEARCH EFFORT.
Attachment:
1) T-38A VRPTT PWS_v7 (PWS dated 23Apr2026)