Notice of Intent to Sole Source: Mission Termination System (MTS) to Autonomy Government Reference Architecture (A-GRA) Software Upgrade

Combined Synopsis/SolicitationActive

Key Takeaways

  • Full and open competition - all businesses eligible to bid
  • Work to be performed in EDWARDS AFB, CA
  • Industry: Engineering Services

Contract Details

Notice ID
ACQ-26-R006
Opportunity Type
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Sub-Agency
DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE
Office
FA9302 AFTC PZZ
Posted Date
Friday, August 28, 2026
Response Deadline
Friday, September 25, 2026
PSC Code
DA01
Set-Aside
Full & Open Competition
Place of Performance
EDWARDS AFB, CA, 93524-1185
Status
Active

Description

The Department of the Air Force, Air Force Test Center (AFTC), Support Service Branch (PZZF) at Edwards Air Force Base, CA, intends to award a sole-source, standalone Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract for software development and systems integration services to modify the government-owned Mission Termination System (MTS). The core objective is to design, integrate, and test an Autonomy Government Reference Architecture (A-GRA) compatible interface service and message processor natively within the existing MTS flight-test safety watchdog architecture. This project will deliver a certified Technology Readiness Level 9 (TRL 9) product enabling Software-in-the-Loop (SITL), Hardware-in-the-Loop (HITL), and live flight testing of autonomously controlled Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and Collaborat

Why This Opportunity Matters

The Department of DEFENSE is actively seeking qualified contractors for engineering services in EDWARDS AFB, CA.