LMTF - Advanced Radiation Environment Simulator (ARES)
Agency
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND.AIR FORCE NUCLEAR WEAPON CENTER.INTERCONTINENTAL BALLISTIC MISSILE.FA8207 AFNWC PZBC
Location
Ogden, UT
Utah
Estimated Value
N/A
Type
Sources Sought
Service / NAICS
Engineering Services
NAICS 541330
Set-Aside
NONE
Opportunity Summary
This federal contract opportunity from DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND.AIR FORCE NUCLEAR WEAPON CENTER.INTERCONTINENTAL BALLISTIC MISSILE.FA8207 AFNWC PZBC involves engineering services in Ogden, Utah. This is a NONE set-aside procurement. The response deadline was Feb 27, 2026.
Contract Description
The purpose of this Sources Sought is to conduct market research to identify interested and qualified offerors who are capable of providing engineering services in designing, building, and integrating a Blumlein Flash X-Ray machine, hear forward referred to as the Advanced Radiation Environment Simulator (ARES) at the Hill Air Force Base (AFB) Little Mountain Test Facility (LMTF) in Ogden, Utah for the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center’s (AFNWC) Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) weapon systems.
Timeline
Posted Date
Feb 2, 2026
Response Deadline
Feb 27, 2026
Deadline passed
What Contractors Should Know
This is a NONE set-aside, meaning only qualifying small businesses may compete.
This falls under Engineering Services (NAICS 541330), one of the core federal facilities and operational service categories.
Work will be performed in Ogden, Utah. Local presence or experience in this area can strengthen your proposal.
Should You Pursue This?
Good Fit If…
- ✓You hold the required NONE certification
- ✓You have operations or past performance in Utah
- ✓You have direct experience in engineering services
- ✓You have worked with DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND.AIR FORCE NUCLEAR WEAPON CENTER.INTERCONTINENTAL BALLISTIC MISSILE.FA8207 AFNWC PZBC before
Related Context
Agency
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND.AIR FORCE NUCLEAR WEAPON CENTER.INTERCONTINENTAL BALLISTIC MISSILE.FA8207 AFNWC PZBC
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Service Category
Engineering Services
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Location
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NAICS Code
541330 — Engineering Services
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Contractor FAQ
What certifications are needed for this NONE contract?
This opportunity requires NONE certification. Contractors must be registered and certified in SAM.gov with the appropriate small business designation to be eligible to submit proposals.
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To bid on this opportunity, you must be registered in SAM.gov. Review the full solicitation documents available at SAM.gov, prepare your technical and cost proposals per the instructions, and submit before the response deadline of Feb 27, 2026.
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