Contract opportunity

MODIFIED WC-130J RTP APN-241 WEATHER RADAR SUSTAINING ENGINEERING SUPPORT RESEARCH AND SUPPORT TASK

Sources Sought from Department of Defense.

Data as of Oct 24, 2026. Sources: SAM.gov and Grants.gov. Snapshot govcon-directory-20261024T104923Z-2151694.

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Notice details

Agency
Department of Defense
Sub-tier agency
DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE
Notice type
Sources Sought
Solicitation number
FA8509A069433
NAICS
541330 Engineering Services
Product/service code
R425
Place of performance
Beavercreek Township, Ohio
Posted
Oct 23, 2026
Response deadline
Nov 12, 2026
Source
SAM.gov

Description

The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet qualifications to support repairability maintainability, and sustaining engineering for the modified WC-130J RTP APN-241 Weather Radar. Potential sources must possess the ability to provide engineering studies for the WC-130J RTP APN-241 system in resolving reliability and maintainability issues, obsolete parts issues, identify and propose solutions to Diminishing Manufacturing Sources (DMS) issues, and analyze failure trends from both the depots and the field level shops to support the MC-130J CR-2M developmental testing. For vendors wishing to participate in this Request for Information (RFI), after reviewing the requirement, provide documentation supporting proof of company�s capability to meet the requested requirements. If lacking sufficient experience/capabilities in a particular area, please provide details explaining strategies to overcome the lack of experience/capabilities to perform that portion of the requirement. In accordance with RFO 15.101(c), this RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes - it does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. This request for information does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or services. Responders are advised that the U.S. Government will not reimburse participants for any expenses incurred in response to

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Prior awards (USAspending)

Department of Defense obligated $70,162,917 under NAICS 541330 on awards whose period of performance started in the last 12 months.

Source: USAspending.gov, U.S. Department of Treasury, Bureau of the Fiscal Service, https://www.usaspending.gov. Accessed Oct 24, 2026. Award totals are computed by DSE from USAspending.gov award data.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the response deadline?

The published deadline is Nov 12, 2026. That is 19 days after the data date.

What NAICS code applies?

NAICS 541330, Engineering Services.

Which agency issued this notice?

Department of Defense.

Where is the official notice?

The link under Official notice opens the source listing.