SAM #FA500426R0026

Air Force Combat Training Exercise Support: Tactical Control, Threat Emulation, and Validation Software

This opportunity supports the U.S. Air Force's 353d and 414th Combat Training Squadrons in executing Large Force Exercises (LFEs) such as Red Flag-Alaska, Red Flag-Nellis, and Northern Edge. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Air Force - 353d Combat Training Squadron (Eielson AFB) - 414th Combat Training Squadron (Nellis AFB) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation or attachments - Products/Services Requested: - Provision of up to 21 cleared, instructor-level subject matter experts (SMEs) per exercise for tactical control, threat emulation (including roles such as Airboss, SAM-1, Air-to-Air RTO, Air-to-Surface RTO, HARM Assessor), mission data validation, and intelligence integration - Contractor-provided proprietary software for real-time simulated air-to-surface weapons employment validation, supporting up to 400 targets per vulnerability period with 99% accuracy - SMEs to ensure mission debrief readiness within 2 hours and 15 minutes post-mission using government-furnished debrief software - SMEs to support scenario development, intelligence integration, and operational planning - Unique or Notable Requirements: - All personnel must hold and maintain a TOP SECRET Facility Security Clearance (TS/SCI and SAP eligibility) - Software must be compatible with JPARC and NTTR range systems and deliver highly accurate, timely shot validation - Exercises occur multiple times annually, requiring continuous personnel and software readiness - Contractor must support planning conferences and maintain readiness for rapid deployment

Description

Pre-Solicitation Notice: Red Flag Tactical and Operational Support (Range Training Officer IDIQ)

This is a pre-solicitation synopsis of a proposed contract action in accordance with RFO Subpart 5.2.

Description: The U.S. Air Force has a requirement to support the 353d Combat Training Squadron (CTS) at Eielson AFB and the 414th CTS at Nellis AFB by providing specialized tactical control, threat emulation, post-mission data validation, and intelligence integration services. This support is essential for the successful execution of Large Force Exercises (LFE) such as Red Flag-Alaska within the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex (JPARC), Northern Edge, and Red Flag-Nellis within the Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR).

This effort requires a highly qualified team of subject matter experts (SMEs) with verifiable experience equivalent to a USAF Instructor, Weapons Officer, or comparable joint LFE experience. The contractor will be required to provide personnel for core competencies including Tactical Control and Threat Emulation (e.g., SAM-1, Air-to-Air RTO, Air-to-Surface RTO, HARM Assessor, Airboss), Mission Data Integrity and Debrief Readiness, and Operational and Intelligence Integration. Furthermore, the contractor will provide proprietary software capable of ingesting range telemetry to validate real-time simulated air-to-surface weapons employment for up to 400 targets with 99% accuracy.

All responsible sources may submit a proposal, which will be considered by the agency.

Offerors must possess a TOP SECRET (TS) Facility Security Clearance (FCL) prior to the start of the performance period.

Scope of Work:

The Government anticipates awarding a Single-Award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. The Base IDIQ establishes the ceiling and baseline parameters, while specific operational support, software integration, travel, and deliverables will be initiated exclusively through localized Task Orders (TOs) for either JPARC or NTTR. The ordering period is anticipated to be 1 October 2026 through 30 September 2031.

The scope encompasses mobilizing cleared personnel (up to TS/SCI and SAP) and deploying contractor-provided validation software to support complex, multi-domain environments. The contractor will ensure 100% execution of scheduled exercise flight operations (vuls), comprehensive analysis of range assets, scenario development, and timely shot validation (no later than 2+15 hours after mission termination) to enhance the fidelity of air-to-air and air-to-surface training for all participants.

It is anticipated that RFP FA500426R0026 will be issued on or about the last week of August 2026.

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