C130-E3 Power Supply

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document, "REPAIR/REMANUFACTURE QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMODITY CRITICAL SAFETY AND CRITICAL APPLICATION ITEMS" (RQR-848, Revision 1), outlines the requirements for potential sources seeking to become qualified repair or remanufacture sources for specific Air Force Sustainment Center (AFSC) commodity items. The primary intent is to ensure Operational Safety, Suitability, and Effectiveness (OSS&E) while complying with relevant Air Force and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) guidelines.

• Potential sources must submit a Source Approval Request (SAR) package.

• The SAR package requirements are detailed in Section 6 and Appendix E, covering elements such as:

  • Cover Letter
  • Technical Data Rights Certification Statement
  • Brochure & Correspondence
  • Quality Assurance Documentation (must meet AS9100, ISO 9001:2008, NATO AQAP-2070, or equivalent)
  • Subject Item Technical Data
  • Subject Item Specifications
  • Sub-Tier Supplier Information
  • Quality History
  • Similar Item Technical Data (if applicable)
  • Similarities/Differences between Subject and Similar Items
  • Purchase Orders & Shipping Documents
  • Travelers & Repair Process/Operations Sheets (POS)
  • Inspection Method Sheets (IMS)
  • Prime/OEM Contractor's Quality Rating System Report
  • Licensee Agreement (if proprietary data is used)
  • Value Added (by Prime or OEM)
  • Government/Prime Contractor Surveys
  • Master Tooling Certifications
  • Government Quality Assurance Compliance

• Specific qualification categories (Category I, II, or III) apply based on the source's experience with the exact or similar item, or their possession of data rights.

• Approved sources must notify the appropriate Engineering Support Activity (ESA) of any changes to ownership, address, process sequence, quality deficiencies, etc.

• The document specifies that "repair" is used generically for the level of effort, which will be further defined by applicable technical data and contract documents.

• Loss of qualification approval is possible under conditions specified in FAR Part 9.207.

• SAR packages are submitted to the AFSC Small Business Office (SBO).

• For active solicitations, the SAR cover letter must identify the solicitation number and Procurement Contracting Officer (PCO).

• Submissions can be physical, electronic (CD/DVD), or a combination.

• Financial data must be redacted from all submitted documents.

• The ESA will evaluate the SAR package. If approved, the potential source will be eligible to bid on active solicitations.

• If disapproved, the ESA will document reasons, and the potential source may correct deficiencies and re-submit.

• Not explicitly detailed in the provided sections, but the process is for "Potential Source" qualification.

• This document is Revision 1, dated 7 June 2017.

• Contact information for the AFSC Small Business Office, TO Public Sales Office, and 448th Strategic Alternate Sourcing Program Office (SASPO) is provided in Appendix F.

Sources Sought / Market Research

This document is a Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) issued by the U.S. Air Force (422nd SCMS) to conduct market research for the repair of a Power Supply (NSN: 6130-01-436-0627, P/N: 154BS101-1) for C-130 & E-3 aircraft.

• The contractor must be capable of furnishing all labor, material, facilities, and equipment for repair, test, preservation, packaging, and return of a completely serviceable unit.

• Responsibilities include supply chain management, logistics, forecasting of parts, long-lead parts procurement, reparable forecasting, obsolescence issues, and delivery of completed assets.

• Estimated repair requirement: BASIC - 41 EA, OPT 1-6 - 41 EA each.

• This is NOT a Request for Proposal (RFP) or solicitation. No contract will be awarded based on this market research.

• Interested sources must select "ADD ME TO INTERESTED VENDORS" to participate.

• Responses to this SSS are requested by May 8, 2026.

• Part I Business Information (company details, NAICS code, business size/type, UEI, ownership) should be submitted to the contact email at the beginning of the SSS.

• The government is interested in all potential sources, including Large Businesses, Small Businesses, Small Disadvantaged Businesses, 8(a)s, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, Hubzone Businesses, and Women-Owned Small Businesses.

• The government may consider breaking the requirement out by airframe and will consider competitive or Small Business Set-Aside strategies.

• The government does NOT provide associated technical data.

• Potential sources are required to independently acquire necessary technical data.

• Technical Orders (TOs) and Repair Data Lists (RDLs) may be available as attachments.

• Sources wishing to be qualified must complete a Source Approval Request (SAR) package as specified in the Qualification Requirements (QR) for this item. SAR packages are submitted electronically via DoD SAFE.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "Request for Engineering Drawings" form (VER 9.1). It is used by companies to formally request engineering drawings from the government. A fee is associated with this request.

• Administrative and Research Fee: $30.00 per line of data furnished, with a minimum fee of $150.00 per request.
• Line Limit: A maximum of 15 lines of data will be processed per request.
• Required Information: The form requires company details, requestor information, contact details, CAGE code, certification number (DD Form 2345), and the intended use of the data.
• Drawing Details: A table is provided to list up to 15 specific drawing numbers, their Cage Codes, descriptions, NSNs, and weapon systems.
• Submission: The completed form, along with a valid DD2345, must be returned to ocalc.lgldo.public@us.af.mil.

Bidders may need to use this form if they require engineering drawings related to this opportunity. Understanding the associated fees, submission requirements, and data limitations is crucial for obtaining necessary technical documentation.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This fact sheet provides guidance on requesting Technical Orders (TOs) from the Public Sales Office at Tinker AFB. It outlines the procedures and requirements for obtaining TOs that support various types of government contracts and solicitations.

• Centralized Source: Tinker AFB Public Sales Office handles TO requests for Tinker, Robins, & Hill AFB.
• Request Submission: All requests should be sent to AFLCMC.LZP.PUBSALES@us.af.mil.
• Support for Solicitations: Requests for TOs supporting a US DoD or US Government contract solicitation must be submitted to the announcing contracting office.
• Support for Existing Contracts: Requires submission of an AFTO Form 43 to the Tinker TO Policy and Oversight Office.
• Foreign Military Sales: Guidance for Non-USAF Managed Foreign Military Sales contracts is provided by TO 00-5-19.
• Parts Repair Ordering Systems (PROS): Requests supporting PROS should be sent to the PROS Contract POC (Quality@pros5.com) with specific 7a-7b information.
• Unsolicited Bids/RFIs/Public Sales: For these requests, bidders must provide:
  • A current, signed DD Form 2345.
  • A request on company letterhead, signed by the company president (or representative), including current date, phone number, email, POC, company background, clear justification, intended use of data, and a complete list of TO Numbers (part numbers and NSNs are not acceptable).
• Fees: There is a $65.00 fee per approved TO, plus shipping costs for physical media ($0.12/page for paper, $1.00/CD).
• Processing Time: Allow 30 calendar days for request processing.

This document is crucial for bidders who require specific Technical Orders (TOs) to prepare a bid or respond to a solicitation. It details the process, required documentation (including DD Form 2345 and company letterhead requests), associated fees, and timelines for obtaining these technical documents. Bidders must follow these procedures to ensure they receive the necessary TOs in a timely manner for their proposals.