E-7 Wedgetail Request for Information

The U.S. Air Force is conducting market research to identify contractors capable of designing, developing, delivering, and sustaining two Virtual Maintenance Trainers (VMTs) and an associated Training System Support Center (TSSC) for the upcoming E‑7 Wedgetail aircraft. The effort will involve program management, systems engineering, device upgrades, logistics support, instructional services, and security compliance. The anticipated contract will begin in Q3 CY27, with a three‑year production window and three optional one‑year maintenance/ support extensions. Responses are due 14 Sep 2026 and will be used solely for capability assessment; no award is guaranteed. • Scope: Design, develop, produce, and support two high‑fidelity VMT simulators and a TSSC at Tinker AFB, OK. • Required capabilities: program management, systems engineering, concurrency upgrades, contractor logistics support, instructional services, data delivery, security clearances (SCI), and compliance with DoD/AF cybersecurity policies. • Contract type: mix of Firm Fixed‑Price, Fixed‑Price‑Incentive, Cost‑Plus, and Cost‑Reimbursable line items. • Timeline: Device development to start 2027/2028; production window 3 years with three 1‑year options. • Submission: Electronic RFI response (≤20 pages) to primary contracting officer by 23:59 EST, 14 Sep 2026.