Bid guide
How to bid on Flight Data Transmitter (FDT) Phase III for the Dept of Defense
What the agency is buying
The Department of Defense is seeking services to remanufacture and test 540 Flight Data Transmitters (FDTs) for the Air Launch Cruise Missile. This work involves disassembling, cleaning, inspecting, replacing all shop-replaceable units and components, reassembling, testing, and finishing each unit to return it to serviceable condition.
This is a significant opportunity for firms specializing in precision electronics remanufacturing and testing, particularly those with experience in defense or aerospace components. The contract requires maintaining the current item configuration to ensure nuclear surety and hardness.
Key dates and deadlines
This is a Request for Information (RFI), not a formal solicitation yet. The RFI was published on July 31, 2026. Responses are due by August 30, 2026, at 6:00 PM ET. This deadline is for submitting information in response to the RFI, which helps the government refine its requirements before issuing a full solicitation.
Deliveries for the eventual contract will be 8 kitted FDTs per month, totaling 94 units per year, until all 540 units are delivered to Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is ideal for businesses with expertise in remanufacturing complex electronic components, specifically flight data transmitters or similar aerospace/defense hardware. Firms should have capabilities in detailed disassembly, cleaning, inspection, component replacement, reassembly, and rigorous testing.
Experience with government-approved manufacturing processes and maintaining strict configuration control for critical defense systems is essential. This falls under the security category due to the nature of the equipment.
How to respond
To access the opportunity, you will need to view the original source on the portal. Sometimes, the first click may lead to the portal's homepage, so clicking again should take you directly to the bid. You may need a free account to view any associated documents, though this is not always required.
Since this is a pre-solicitation notification and an RFI, the response will likely involve providing information about your capabilities, experience, and potential approaches to the remanufacturing and testing requirements outlined.
Tips for a competitive response
Even for an RFI, clearly demonstrate your firm's specific experience with remanufacturing complex electronic systems, especially those requiring high precision and adherence to strict specifications. Highlight any past work with defense or aerospace components.
Detail your quality control processes and testing capabilities. Emphasize your ability to meet the specified delivery schedule of 8 units per month. Provide concrete examples of how you would ensure 100% replacement of all shop-replaceable units and components while maintaining the item's original configuration and performance standards.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from DEPT of Defense; the original posting controls.