Opportunity
SAM #BACN-STC-APX199IFF-26
RFI: STC Updates for APX-119 IFF Transponder Retrofit on E-11A BACN Aircraft
Buyer
AFLCMC C3I&N
Posted
April 10, 2026
Respond By
April 21, 2026
Identifier
BACN-STC-APX199IFF-26
NAICS
336413, 334511, 334290
The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), ISR & SOF BACN Branch at Hanscom Air Force Base is seeking industry input for updating Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs) for the APX-119 IFF Transponder retrofit on the E-11A BACN fleet. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Air Force, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), ISR & SOF BACN Branch (WINB) - Contracting office located at Hanscom Air Force Base, MA - OEMs and Vendors: - Bombardier (Global 6000 and Global XRS aircraft platforms) - APX-119 IFF Transponder (likely L3Harris or Raytheon, but not explicitly named) - Products/Services Requested: - Update of Supplemental Type Certificates ST00187MC and ST00170MC - APX-119 IFF Transponder (Part Number: 4079100-0540) - Digital Control Panel (Part Number: 4087561-0503) - Planning, integration, testing, and airworthiness compliance services for retrofit - Data development, first article testing, and DoD AIMS 1102 ground testing as required - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Experience with Bombardier Global 6000 and Global XRS STC updates - Compliance with FAA and USAF airworthiness standards - Respondents must provide company experience, management qualifications, teaming plans, period of performance, and rough cost estimates - This is an RFI (information gathering), not a solicitation for award
Description
This is a Request for Information (RFI) for market research and planning purposes only. Responding is not a prerequisite for any future solicitation. The purpose of this RFI is to identify potential contractors with experience in updating Supplemental Type Certificates for Bombardier Global 6000 and Global XRS aircraft along with planning, integration, and testing required to meet Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and USAF airworthiness requirements. Further details can be found in the attached RFI letter.