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 a contractor to remanufacture and test 540 Air Launch Cruise Missile Flight Data Transmitters (FDTs). This involves disassembling, cleaning, inspecting, replacing all shop-replaceable units and components, reassembling, testing, and finishing the units. The goal is to return the FDTs to a serviceable condition while maintaining their current configuration.

Deliveries are planned at 8 kitted units per month, totaling 94 units per year, until all 540 units are delivered to Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma. The contractor will need to provide all necessary materials, support equipment, tools, test equipment, and services not furnished by the Government.

Key dates and what happens at the deadline

This is a pre-solicitation notice, meaning a formal solicitation is not yet available. The notice was published on August 05, 2026. The deadline for this RFI is August 20, 2026, at 6:00 PM ET. At this time, the agency will likely review the information received from interested parties to help shape the upcoming formal solicitation.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suitable for firms with expertise in remanufacturing and testing complex electronic and mechanical components, particularly within the security or defense sector. Experience with flight data transmitters, gyroscopes, and accelerometers, as well as maintaining specific item configurations for critical systems, would be highly relevant. The work involves a consistent monthly delivery schedule, so firms must have the capacity for ongoing production and supply chain management.

How to respond

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Tips for preparing a competitive response

Even though this is a pre-solicitation, it's an important chance to show your capabilities. Clearly outline your experience with remanufacturing complex systems, especially those requiring 100% component replacement. Highlight your quality control processes and your ability to maintain strict item configurations, which is crucial for this project's nuclear surety and hardness requirements.

Demonstrate your capacity to meet the specified delivery schedule of 8 kitted units per month. Detail your access to or ability to acquire the necessary materials, support equipment, tools, and test equipment. Providing clear evidence of your firm's relevant past performance and technical expertise will strengthen your response.