# SAM #WNS-E-7-RFI-12NOV26

E-7A Wedgetail flight and maintenance training system market research

**Buyer:** AFLCMC Agile Combat Systems
**Posted:** November 12, 2026
**Respond By:** December 07, 2026
**Identifier:** WNS-E-7-RFI-12NOV26
**NAICS:** 611512, 541511, 541512, 541330, 811210

The Department of the Air Force is seeking industry input on an E-7A Wedgetail training system anticipated for use at Tinker Air Force Base.
- **Government buyer:** Department of the Air Force, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), PAE Training Directorate, Simulators Division/Air Combat (AFLCMC/WNS); contact: Laura Pineda, Capt, USAF.
- **Requested training equipment:**
  - One full-motion, Level D-equivalent E-7A Operational Flight Trainer (OFT) for aircrew qualification and mission training, including scenario generation and control, boom-refueling receptacle compatibility, and flight-performance replay.
  - Two interactive 3D E-7A Virtual Maintenance Trainers (VMTs) for maintenance instruction, including component removal and replacement, system familiarization, and aircraft servicing, movement, inspection, and repair tasks.
- **Services and support:** Develop, integrate, qualify, test, and deliver the training system; operate and maintain one Training System Support Center (TSSC); provide contractor logistics support and spares; manage obsolescence and aircraft/trainer concurrency upgrades; and deliver required training-system data, including source code, with unlimited data rights.
- **Notable requirements:** Responses should address cost, schedule, long-lead items, data and documentation needs, security, and the acquisition effects of separating the OFT and VMT efforts. Training devices must be kept current with aircraft changes.
- **OEMs and vendors:** No OEMs, manufacturers, or commercial vendors are identified in the materials.
- **Opportunity status:** This is market research and a Request for Information, not a solicitation.

### Description

<p>The Government is seeking to identify qualified and capable contractors for&nbsp;the U.S. Air Force E-7 Capability Assessment. The Air Force is conducting market research to identify companies capable of providing a suite of training devices for the new E-7 Wedgetail aircraft, which is set to replace the E-3. The government is seeking information on the development, delivery, and support of two Virtual Maintenance Trainers (VMTs). This is for planning purposes only and is not a formal request for proposals.</p>

<p>Please see the attached RFI for additional information.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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