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REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) – F-35 Simulation Hands on Throttle and Stick Systems (HOTAS)

ID: F1S0AX6148A001 • Type: Sources Sought • Match:  100%
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Description

Background
The U.S. Air Force is conducting a market survey to gather information on potential sources for the F-35 Simulation Hands on Throttle and Stick Systems (HOTAS).

This initiative aims to identify qualified suppliers who can meet the requirements outlined in the Statement of Requirements (SOR). The primary goal is to enhance training capabilities for F-35 pilots through advanced simulation technology.

Work Details
The contract requires the following items:
- F-35 SIDESTICK GRIP (DESKTOP), PN 0610-20-00, QTY 2
- F-35 SIDESTICK BASE (DESKTOP), PN 0603-01-00, QTY 2
- F-35 THROTTLE GRIP (DESKTOP), PN 660-13-00, QTY 2
- F-35 LINEAR THROTTLE BASE (DESKTOP), PN 0653-01-00, QTY 2
- CABLE USB A - USB B, PN 040-00-10, QTY 4

All products must comply with applicable Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) Information Assurance (IA) and IA-enabled product standards as per AFI 17-130 and other relevant cybersecurity guidelines.

Period of Performance
No later than July 1, 2026.

Place of Performance
Edwards Air Force Base, California, ZIP Code 93524.

Bidder Requirements
Interested offerors must provide their company name, DUNS number, Cage Code, address, points of contact, phone numbers, and email addresses.

They should also include a brief description of their experience in providing similar support. Offerors must identify their business size (small or large) and any socioeconomic disadvantaged categories. Responses should be clear and concise and limited to one page.

Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail)
This opportunity appears to have a confirmed incumbent based on prior award FA930226P0016, awarded to Stirling Dynamics for $1,142,932 during 02/27/26–03/04/27. The prior work is described as “F-35 HANDS ON THROTTLE AND STICK (HOTAS),” which aligns directly with the current RFI’s focus on F-35 simulation HOTAS components (e.g., desktop sidestick grip/base and throttle grip/base). The timing and item focus suggest the current effort may be a continuation or follow-on market survey for the same HOTAS system support.
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Amendment 1- Attached updated SOR with quanity change. See "Statement of Requirement (Updated Quantity)"

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) F-35 Simulation Hands on Throttle and Stick Systems (HOTAS)

THIS IS A MARKET SURVEY FOR INFORMATION ONLY. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION FOR PROPOSALS AND NO CONTRACT WILL BE AWARDED FROM THIS REQUEST FOR INFROMATION. NO REIMBURSEMENT WILL BE MADE FOR ANY COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH PROVIDING INFORMATION IN RESPONSE TO THIS SYNOPSIS OR ANY FOLLOW-UP INFORMATION REQUESTS. THE PURPOSE OF THIS SYNOPSIS IS TO GAIN KNOWLEDGE OF POTENTIALLY QUALIFIED SOURCES AND THEIR SIZE CLASSIFICATIONS (SMALL BUSINESS, LARGE BUSINESS, ETC.). PLEASE DO NOT REQUEST A COPY OF A SOLICITATION, AS ONE DOES NOT EXIST.

- REQUIREMENTS

Requirement for F-35 Simulation Hands on Throttle and Stick Systems (HOTAS).

*** Please see attached Statement of Requirements (SOR)***

FOB Destination Edwards AFB, CA 93524.

Period of Performance: NLT 1 July 2026

Information requested.

The Government requests interested offerors that can fully support this requirement furnish the following information:

1. Company name, DUNs number and Cage Code, address, points of contact, phone numbers and e-mail addresses.

2. Information should include a brief description of experience in providing the type of support described above. The information package must be clear, concise, and complete. The Air Force is under no obligation to provide feedback to the company, or to contact the company for clarification of any information submitted in response to this request.

3. Identification of business size (small or large) and identify the socioeconomic disadvantaged category, as defined the Federal Acquisition Regulation FAR Part 19 and also currently listed in the System for Award Management (SAM). Small business size standards are published by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and may be found at www.sba.gov/size/sizetable2002.html.

The potential Product Service Code is 6910 Training Aids and the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes assigned to this procurement is 336413 Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing and the Small Business Size Standard is 1,250 employees.

4. Any other information deemed useful to the Air Force. Information packages should be limited to no more than 1 pages.

Inquiries.
Any qualified and interested companies responding to this announcement must be able to support all areas. NO partial support responses from industry will be accepted.

Any inquiries are due on or before 10 June 2026 at 8:00am PDT. The due date and time for responses to this synopsis is 10 June 2026 at 2:30pm PDT. Please send all responses via email to the Contracting Officer: Abel Alcantar at abel.alcantar.1@us.af.mil and the Contract Specialist: Paola Diaz at paola.diaz.1@us.af.mil.

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Overview

Agency
Air Force Test Center (AFTC) [DoD - USAF - AFMC]
Response Deadline
Past Due
Posted
(updated: )
Set Aside
None
NAICS
336413 - Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing
PSC
6910 - Training Aids
Place of Performance
Edwards, CA 93524 United States
Source
Open
Current SBA Size Standard
1250 Employees
Pricing
Likely Fixed Price
Est. Level of Competition
Low
Est. Value Range
Experimental
$500,000 - $2,500,000 (AI estimate)
Odds of Award
33%
Signs of Shaping
The solicitation is open for 5 days, below average for the Air Force Test Center.
On 6/5/26 Air Force Test Center issued Sources Sought F1S0AX6148A001 for REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) – F-35 Simulation Hands on Throttle and Stick Systems (HOTAS) due 6/10/26. The opportunity was issued full & open with NAICS 336413 and PSC 6910.
Primary Contact
Name
Abel Alcantar   Profile
Email
abel.alcantar.1@us.af.mil
Phone
None

Secondary Contact

Name
Paola Diaz   Profile
Email
paola.diaz.1@us.af.mil
Phone
None

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE > AFMC > AIR FORCE TEST CENTER > FA9302 AFTC PZIE
FPDS Organization Code
5700-FA9302
Source Organization Code
500020370
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