F-15EX Missile Warning System
Key Dates
Due Date
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Posted Date
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Agency & Value
Agency
FA8634 AFLCMC WAQK F15
Contract Value
Not provided
Codes & Classification
Solicitation Number
PCOL-2026-MWS
NAICS
334511 - Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing
Classification Code
5865
Additional Details
The Department of the Air Force, through the Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) and the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), Fighters & Advanced Aircraft Directorate (AFLCMC/WA), F-15 System Program Office (AFLCMC/WAQ), is conducting market research to identify potential sources capable of providing an operationally qualified Missile Warning System (MWS) for rapid integration into the F-15EX Eagle II fighter aircraft. This Sources Sought notice, issued under procurement identifier PCOL-2026-MWS, is intended solely for information gathering and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment to contract.
**Purpose and Scope**
The primary objective of this procurement is to identify vendors with the capability to deliver a missile warning system that can be seamlessly integrated into the F-15EX fleet. The MWS must provide timely and accurate alerts to aircrew regarding missile threats, while minimizing false alarms to avoid unnecessary distraction. The system is required to utilize the six pre-existing sensor locations on the F-15EX, along with existing data and power cabling and cooling infrastructure. A key requirement is that the MWS must be easily, safely, and rapidly installable and removable in the field by USAF maintenance personnel, without necessitating modifications to the aircraft beyond the installation of line replaceable units (LRUs) in the designated locations.
**Key Requirements and Expected Deliverables**
Interested vendors must demonstrate their ability to provide an MWS that meets the following criteria:
- Alerts aircrew to missile threats with minimal false alarms.
- Utilizes the six pre-existing F-15EX sensor locations, data cables, power cables, and cooling systems.
- Is field-installable and removable by USAF maintenance personnel, requiring no changes to aircraft configuration except for the installation of LRUs.
- Does not expose personnel to health or safety hazards during installation, operation, or removal.
- Is compatible with the F-15EX’s operational environment as verified by MIL-STD-810H.
- Can interface with the aircraft’s MIL-STD-1553 avionics bus, with clear terms for sharing interface specifications with The Boeing Company for mission computer integration.
- Includes clear procedures for preflight or periodic verification of correct operation.
- Does not require proprietary or non-commercially available tools for installation or removal.
- Has defined storage requirements for LRUs when not installed.
Vendors are also asked to provide detailed technical information about their MWS, including operational history on Department of War aircraft, production status, delivery timelines, physical and electrical characteristics, and any limitations or adaptation plans for the Agile Mission Suite Government Reference Architecture.
**Contracting Entity and Location**
The contracting activity is managed by FA8634 AFLCMC WAQK F15, a federal office within the Department of the Air Force, located at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. The place of performance for this effort is also Wright-Patterson AFB, OH, United States.
**Classification Codes and Set-Aside**
This opportunity is classified under NAICS code 334511 (Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing), with a small business size standard of 1,350 employees. The Product Service Code is 5865. There is no set-aside for this procurement; all business sizes are encouraged to respond.
**Submission Instructions and Contact Information**
Interested parties must submit an unclassified technical capabilities statement, not exceeding six pages (8.5 x 11 inches, minimum 12-point font), via DoD SAFE no later than 12 November 2026, 1600 Eastern Time. To request a DoD SAFE link for submission, vendors should email both Contracting Officer Valerie Neff ([email protected]) and Morgan Grudich ([email protected]). No phone calls will be accepted. Submissions must include company name, address, point of contact, CAGE code, UEI, DUNS number, and a capabilities statement addressing the requirements outlined above. Respondents should also indicate their business size and any relevant socioeconomic status.
Questions regarding this notice must be submitted in writing via email to Valerie Neff. Answers will be posted publicly on SAM.gov. No proprietary or classified information should be included in questions or submissions.
**Special Considerations**
This is a market research effort only; it is not a request for proposal, quote, or bid. The government is not obligated to award a contract as a result of this notice, and no funds are available for the preparation of responses. All submissions become government property and will not be returned. Proprietary information must be clearly marked and will be protected accordingly.
**Summary**
This Sources Sought announcement represents an opportunity for qualified vendors to inform the Air Force of their capabilities to provide a field-installable, operationally qualified missile warning system for the F-15EX platform. The government seeks to identify solutions that are mature, compatible with existing aircraft infrastructure, and support rapid field integration, with a focus on minimizing operational disruption and maximizing aircrew survivability. Interested contractors should carefully review the requirements and submission instructions to determine alignment with their capabilities and experience.
For further details and to access the official notice, visit: [SAM.gov Opportunity ID ed48cec20448433d892e8834e72b1b51](https://sam.gov/opp/ed48cec20448433d892e8834e72b1b51/view).