A-29 Spare Parts for RTAF
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Air Force has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Thailand AT-6 Spares to support the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) under a Building Partner Capacity (BPC) program. This 8(a) Set-Aside opportunity seeks a contractor to provide specific defense articles, training, and transportation. Award will be made to the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) offeror. Proposals are due by January 17, 2026.
Scope of Work
This program directly supports seven (7) AT-6 aircraft of the RTAF, aiming to increase operational access to geographically important airfields for agile employment of U.S. aircraft. Key deliverables include:
- TNR2x ROVER Handheld Transceivers (2 units)
- MX15-D Purge Kits (2 units)
- Storage Room Dehumidifiers (2 units)
- AT-6 Tow Bars (10 units)
- AERONet/MX-15D Tactics, Techniques and Procedures Mobile Training Team (TTP MTT) in Thailand (1 unit)
- Transportation of all items to RTAF Wing 41, Chiang Mai, Thailand.
- An optional CLIN for Ten (10) Cockpit Digital Video Recorders (CDVR).
The contractor will be responsible for procurement, shipment, delivery, program management, logistics, and data management, including Integrated Program Management Reports (IPMR), Status Reports, and Presentation Materials.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (C-type contract)
- Estimated Value: Approximately $600K
- Period of Performance: Delivery of equipment to Thailand no later than September 30, 2027, with specific CLINs having varying delivery timelines (e.g., 18 months ARO for TNR2x, 12 months ARO for Purge Kit, 6 months ARO for Dehumidifier and Tow Bar).
- Place of Performance: Wright Patterson AFB, OH (administrative) and Royal Thai Air Force, Wing 41, Chiang Mai, Thailand (delivery and training).
Submission & Evaluation
Proposals must be submitted digitally in four volumes: Executive Summary, Technical Proposal, Price Proposal, and Model Contract Documentation. Page limitations and formatting requirements apply. Evaluation will follow an LPTA approach, with technical proposals assessed on a pass/fail basis for Bill of Material Compliance and Delivery Schedule Approach. Price proposals will be evaluated for completeness, reasonableness, and Total Evaluated Price (TEP) using the provided Pricing Matrix.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This is an 8(a) Set-Aside. Offerors must meet Gate Criteria by providing evidence of a prior USG contract greater than $1M in total value within the past five years AND international delivery of components outside of North America. A Small Business Subcontracting Plan is required if applicable.
Key Dates & Contacts
- Proposals Due: January 17, 2026, 12:00 AM local time.
- Primary Contact: Jeffrey Heilman (jeffrey.heilman.1@us.a.fmil, 937-713-9543)
- Secondary Contact: Jacquelyn Cain (jacquelyn.cain@us.af.mil, 937-255-1130)