Request for Information on Variable Stability In-Flight Simulator and Test Aircraft (VISTA) Airframe Support FY27-FY32

This is a presolicitation notice; this is not a solicitation for a Request for Proposal, Invitation to Bid, or a commitment, implied or otherwise, that AFTC/PZZD will take procurement action in the matter. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this posting or any follow-up information requests.

The purpose of this notification is to gather information of other potentially qualified sources and their size classifications (small business, large business, etc.) please do not request a copy of a solicitation, as one does not exist. The applicable NAICS is 541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology), with a size standard of 1,000 Employees. The following is a brief description of the acquisition requirements: 1. Variable Stability In-Flight Simulator and Test Aircraft (VISTA)

Airframe FY27-FY32: The Contractor will provide engineering support for the United States Air Force Test Pilot School (USAF TPS), located at Edwards Air Force Base, California. This support shall be available to all curriculum development at TPS including student Test Management Projects (TMPs), TPS Staff Projects, and TPS Special Projects (See Section 1.7 of the Performance Work Statement).

This includes support to the TPS fleet aircraft such as the VISTA USAF S/N 86-0048, USAF F-16s, and any other vehicle identified to support the TPS mission. Contractor will perform work under individual task orders issued under the VISTA Airframe Support IDIQ FY23-FY27. Additional support requirements include:

Basic F-16 Engineering Support, Documentation, Special Projects, and Logistical Support. There are no solicitation documents; however, any vendors that believes they can meet the requirements described should submit a complete technical package, which provides clear and convincing evidence that they can meet the Government’s requirement. The response should include any special requirements for a commercial contract (i.e. Commercial Financing, Warranty Provisions, Delivery Information, etc.).

All information furnished shall be in writing and must contain sufficient detail to allow the government representative to evaluate and determine if it can meet the requirement. Responses must be received no later than (NLT) 5:00 p.m., Pacific Time, 12 May 2026. Responses should be submitted via email to:

Contract Specialist, Justin Fobel (AFTC/PZZD), E-mail: justin.fobel@us.af.mil, and Contracting Officer, Jenny L. Meadlin (AFTC/PZZD), Email: jenny.meadlin@us.af.mil.