SAM #F1S0AX6126A001

Sole Source Maintenance Renewal and Tech Refresh for F-35 Desktop HOTAS at Edwards AFB

This opportunity is for a sole source maintenance renewal and tech refresh for F-35 Desktop HOTAS systems at Edwards Air Force Base: - The Air Force Test Center (AFTC) at Edwards AFB seeks a one-year maintenance package, warranty extension, and tech refresh for 15 F-35 Desktop HOTAS units. - Services include hardware repair or replacement with new or certified refurbished OEM parts, and firmware/software updates. - The extended warranty covers normal use damage and defects for the balance of the period from the original purchase date. - Tech refresh and updates are provided as units are serviced. - Wraith Systems is the sole OEM and provider; no authorized resellers exist. - The procurement is a firm-fixed-price, sole source contract to maintain operational readiness and minimize hardware downtime. - NAICS code: 334118 (Computer Terminal and Other Computer Peripheral Equipment); PSC code: 6610 (Flight Instruments). - Place of performance and contracting office: Edwards Air Force Base, California. - Estimated contract value is not specified, but likely in the low-to-mid six figures based on scope and quantity.

Key Details: - OEM: Wraith Systems - Quantity: 15 units - Services: Maintenance, warranty extension, tech refresh - Location: Edwards Air Force Base, CA - Sole source justification due to OEM exclusivity

Description

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation & Notice of Intent

General Information

Wraith Systems 1 year Maintenance Package

Notice ID

F1S0AX6126A001

Notice Type

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation/Notice of Intent

Contracting Office

Directorate of Contracting, Installation Contracting Division, AFTC/PZZG

NAICS Code

334118-Computer Terminal and Other Computer Peripheral Equipment

PSC Code

6610- Flight Instruments

Response Date

May 22, 2026, 08:00 a.m. PST

Description of Requirement

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial supply prepared in accordance with the format in Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) Subpart 12.102, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are not being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued.

The AFTC intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Wraith Systems for the procurement of Wraith Systems 1 year maintenance package, warranty extension and tech refresh for F-35 Desktops HOTAS.

Notice of Intent to Sole Source

Subject

Description

Statutory Authority

10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) as implemented by RFO 6.104-1(a)(4)

Justification

Due to the unique and proprietary of the F-35 Desktop HOTAS system only one manufacturer can meet this requirement.   Contracting reached out to the manufacturer Wraith Systems requesting an authorized re-seller list, as a result Wraith Systems stated they do not re-sell their products.  

Scope of Work

Wraith Systems 1 year (MTX) maintenance

package- Warranty extension & tech refresh

F-35 Desktop HOTAS:

The warranty extension includes repairing and / or

replacing normal use damage & defects. Under

normal use during this period, if a repair is

required, at its option Wraith Systems will:

(1) Repair the HOTAS, using new or refurbished

replacement parts, or

(2) Exchange the HOTAS with one that is new, or

which has been manufactured from new or

serviceable used parts.

The tech refresh program will cover new firmware,

software updates to existing HOTAS. As units

come in for repair.

Following repair, exchange or tech refresh the

resulting HOTAS will retain only the balance of the

extended warranty period that commenced from

the purchase date of extended warranty.

The units covered under this warranty are

provided with the attached table.

Market Research

Market research has been completed; however, this maintenance is being acquired by Sole Source as Wraith Systems is the only manufacturer able to fulfill this requirement. Contracting reached out to the manufacturer to acquire an authorized re-seller list; however, the manufacturer does not have authorized re-sellers.  Historically, Edwards Air Force Base (EAFB) awarded contract with Wraith Systems, FA930221P0047.

Instructions to Interested Parties

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals; however, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.

Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

Applicable Provisions & Clauses

The following RFO provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition:

Provision/Clause

Title

RFO 52.212-1

Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Products and Commercial Services

RFO 52.212-3

Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Products and Commercial Services

RFO 52.212-4

Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Products and Commercial Services

RFO 52.212-5

Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders

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