Notice of Intent to Sole Source: F-35 Engine Run Simulator
FA500426Q1143 · DEPT OF DEFENSE
A COMMERCIAL AND SERVICE INDUSTRY MACHINERY MANUFACTURING solicitation, performed in Eielson AFB, AK, with responses due 2026-08-20. AwardCast estimates what this specific solicitation will close for, before you bid.
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Pre-Solicitation Notice: F-35 Engine Run Simulator 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 procure a high-fidelity F-35 engine run simulator. The system's core objective is to serve as
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Questions
What is solicitation FA500426Q1143?
Notice of Intent to Sole Source: F-35 Engine Run Simulator, issued by DEPT OF DEFENSE, under NAICS 333310 (COMMERCIAL AND SERVICE INDUSTRY MACHINERY MANUFACTURING), performed in Eielson AFB, AK. Responses are due 2026-08-20.
What do similar contracts close for?
Comparable closed awards in this category ran from $22K to $813K, across 5 awards shown above. Those are historical results, not a forecast for this solicitation.
Is FA500426Q1143 set aside?
NONE. Check the notice on SAM.gov for the eligibility language that governs.
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