Common Armament Tester for Fighter (CAT-F)

The Government seeks proposals to design, manufacture, and deliver a CAT‑F system—comprising an O‑Level (flightline) tester and an I‑Level (backshop) tester with kitted components for safe storage and rapid deployment—for the F‑16, F‑15, and A‑10 fighter platforms. Offerors must base their response on the Statement of Objectives (SOO) and attachments, and submit a contractor‑generated Statement of Work, anticipated Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL), and an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) covering design, production, and fielding. Technical proposals will be evaluated on maturity of both O‑Level and I‑Level solutions, sustainment and fielding plans, product familiarization, MOSA utilization, and intellectual‑property/data‑rights plans, with cost/price as the second factor. The solicitation allows innovative development approaches, requires compliance with all terms, representations, certifications, and emphasizes best‑value selection. In addition, offerors must address FY 2025 DoD small‑business subcontracting goals (30 % small business, 5 % each for SDB, HUBZone, WOSB, and SDVOSB) and provide rationale for any unmet targets. Proposals should include any supplemental documentation that strengthens the offer, even if not explicitly called for in the SOW template. The contract will be awarded to the responsible contractor whose submission fully meets the technical, cost, and small‑business requirements and delivers the highest overall value to the Government.

Notice ID

1ca004b1ad424e5682496299b0d4402c

Solicitation Number

FA8533-25-R-0002

NAICS Code

334515

Classification Code

4920