There are two De Havilland DHC-8-103 aircraft modified to carry mission systems in the fleet. The mission systems consist of an E-9A unique Telemetry Relay System, a Telephonics APS-143C Sea Surveillance Radar (SSR), and a UHF Relay capability consisting of ARC-164 Radios and peripheral units. Flight operations are conducted at Tyndall AFB, FL. The flying hour program is estimated at 600 hours per fiscal year for the entire fleet. These aircraft are maintained using commercial manuals and FAA processes. These requirements shall be accomplished in performance-based terms.The CLS services provider will be responsible for providing support as follows: (1) Aircraft maintenance/operational support, (2) Contractor Operated and Maintained Base Supply (COMBS), and (3) Modifications, in support of Air Combat Command (ACC), 53rd Weapons Evaluation Group (WEG), and 82nd Aerial Targets Squadron (ATS) daily flying mission. The E-9A fleet has limited Government Furnished Property (GFP) for support.

***Updated 01 December 2022***

***Industry Day for the E-9 CLS Requirement will be held Virtually 08 December 2022. Please see attached registration form and Industry Day announcement. Please ensure registration is completed by 06 December 2022 4:00 PM (CST).***

***Updated 16 December 2022***

***In-Person Industry Day for the E-9 CLS Requirement will be held in Tyndall Air Force Base FL 15 Feb 2023. Please see attached registration form and Industry Day announcement. Please ensure registration is completed by 23 Jan 2023 4:00 PM (CST).***

***Capability Day for the E-9 CLS Requirement will be held Tyndall Air Force Base​​​​​​​ FL 16 Feb 2023. Please see attached registration form and Industry Day announcement. Please ensure registration is completed by 13 Jan 2023 4:00 PM (CST).***