Common Armament Tester for Fighter (CAT-F)

Notice ID:FA8533-25-R-0002

This is a Request for Proposal for the development, manufacture, and sustainment of Common Armament Testers for F-16, F-15, and A-10 aircraft. The acquisition will use a tradeoff source selection to award up to two IDIQ contracts for system design, with a final downselect to at least one contractor after a Critical Design Review. The contracts will have a one-year basic period for prototype design and four one-year options, with options covering engineering, manufacturing, development, and production of several hundred testers. The proposal due date is currently To Be Determined, pending a forthcoming amendment. No specific budget or location for performance is mentioned in the provided description.

Department/Ind.Agency Subtier Office
DEPT OF DEFENSE DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE FA8533 AFLCMC WNKAB
  PSC   AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SHOP SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT


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Common Armament Tester for Fighter (CAT-F)

Notice ID:FA8533-25-R-0002

This is a Request for Proposal for the development, manufacture, and sustainment of Common Armament Tester-Fighters (CAT-F) for F-16, F-15, and A-10 aircraft. The acquisition will use a two-phase source selection, first awarding up to two IDIQ contracts for system design, followed by a final downselect to at least one contractor for engineering, manufacturing, and production. The program has a structured period of performance with a one-year basic contract for prototype design and four one-year options. The government has issued several amendments, including one that extends the proposal due date to March 17, 2026, and a forthcoming amendment will reduce Low-Rate Initial Production quantities. Feedback on posted questions is requested by 4:00 PM EST on Monday, March 2, 2026.

Department/Ind.Agency Subtier Office
DEPT OF DEFENSE DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE FA8533 AFLCMC WNKAB
  PSC   AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SHOP SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT


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Common Armament Tester for Fighter (CAT-F)

Notice ID:FA8533-25-R-0002

This is a Request for Proposal for the development, manufacture, and sustainment of Common Armament Tester-Fighters (CAT-F) for F-16, F-15, and A-10 aircraft. The acquisition will award up to two IDIQ contracts for system design, with a final downselect to at least one contractor for engineering, manufacturing, and production. The period of performance includes a one-year basic contract for prototype design and four one-year options. The government is currently addressing an issue with a missing cost model attachment, and the proposal due date has been extended to March 17, 2026, due to a prior protest. All questions should be directed to the listed contracting officers.

Department/Ind.Agency Subtier Office
DEPT OF DEFENSE DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE FA8533 AFLCMC WNKAB
  PSC   AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SHOP SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT


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Common Armament Tester for Fighter (CAT-F)

Notice ID:FA8533-25-R-0002

This is a Request for Proposal for the development, manufacture, and sustainment of Common Armament Testers for F-16, F-15, and A-10 aircraft. The acquisition will use a two-phase process, first awarding up to two IDIQ contracts for system design, followed by a final downselect to at least one contractor for full engineering and production. The contract includes a one-year basic period for prototype design and four one-year option periods. Specific prototype and production quantities for O-Level and I-Level testers are detailed for each aircraft platform. The proposal due date has been affected by a protest and subsequent amendments, with a current target for a firm date to be established.

Department/Ind.Agency Subtier Office
DEPT OF DEFENSE DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE FA8533 AFLCMC WNKAB
  PSC   AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SHOP SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT


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Common Armament Tester for Fighter (CAT-F)

Notice ID:FA8533-25-R-0002

This RFP is for the development, manufacture, and sustainment of Common Armament Tester-Fighters (CAT-F) for F-16, F-15, and A-10 aircraft. The acquisition will result in up to two IDIQ contracts for system design, with a final downselect to at least one contractor after Critical Design Review. The contract includes a one-year basic period for prototype design and four one-year options for engineering, manufacturing, development, and production. Specific quantities of testers are required for delivery during the basic and option periods. The performance location is not specified, and no budget information is provided.

Department/Ind.Agency Subtier Office
DEPT OF DEFENSE DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE FA8533 AFLCMC WNKAB
  PSC   AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SHOP SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT


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Common Armament Tester for Fighter (CAT-F)

Notice ID:FA8533-25-R-0002

This is a Request for Proposal for the development, manufacture, and sustainment of Common Armament Tester-Fighters (CAT-F) for F-16, F-15, and A-10 aircraft. The acquisition will result in up to two IDIQ contracts for system design, with a final downselect to at least one contractor after Critical Design Review. The contracts will have a one-year basic period for prototype design and four one-year options, with specific delivery quantities outlined for prototype and production testers. The performance location is not specified. Budget information is not provided.

Department/Ind.Agency Subtier Office
DEPT OF DEFENSE DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE FA8533 AFLCMC WNKAB
  PSC   AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SHOP SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT


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Common Armament Tester for Fighter (CAT-F)

Notice ID:FA8533-25-R-0002

This is a Request for Proposal for the development, manufacture, and sustainment of Common Armament Testers for F-16, F-15, and A-10 aircraft. The acquisition will use a two-phase source selection, first awarding up to two IDIQ contracts for system design, followed by a final downselect to at least one contractor for full engineering and production. The Period of Performance includes a 1-year Basic contract for prototype design and four 1-year Options. The government anticipates releasing RFP Amendment 0002 no later than two weeks from February 17, 2026. The proposal due date is currently indefinite due to a protest, with a firm date to be established later.

Department/Ind.Agency Subtier Office
DEPT OF DEFENSE DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE FA8533 AFLCMC WNKAB
  PSC   AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SHOP SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT


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Common Armament Tester for Fighter (CAT-F)

Notice ID:FA8533-25-R-0002

This RFP is for the development, manufacture, and sustainment of Common Armament Tester-Fighters (CAT-F) for F-16, F-15, and A-10 aircraft. The acquisition will award up to two IDIQ contracts for system design, with a final downselect to at least one contractor after a Critical Design Review. The contract includes a one-year basic period for prototype design and four one-year options for engineering, manufacturing, development, and production, with specific delivery quantities listed for each platform. The performance location is not specified. No budget information is provided.

Department/Ind.Agency Subtier Office
DEPT OF DEFENSE DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE FA8533 AFLCMC WNKAB
  PSC   AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SHOP SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT


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Common Armament Tester for Fighter (CAT-F)

Notice ID:FA8533-25-R-0002

This RFP is for the development, manufacture, and sustainment of Common Armament Testers for F-16, F-15, and A-10 aircraft. The acquisition will use a two-phase process, first awarding up to two IDIQ contracts for system design, followed by a final downselect to at least one contractor for full engineering and production. The contract includes a one-year basic period for prototype design and four one-year option periods. The proposal due date is currently indefinite due to a protest, with a firm date to be established later via amendment. No specific budget or location for performance is mentioned in the provided description.

Department/Ind.Agency Subtier Office
DEPT OF DEFENSE DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE FA8533 AFLCMC WNKAB
  PSC   AIRCRAFT MAINT & REP SHOP EQ


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