FA825026Q0383: Repair of NSN: 5996-01-414-8364
Overview
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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 Department of the Air Force (DEPT OF DEFENSE), specifically AFSC PZAAA, is soliciting proposals for the Test, Teardown, Evaluation (TT&E) and Repair of Radio Frequency Amplifiers (NSN: 5996-01-414-8364, Part Number: 11259552). This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and is restricted to pre-qualified sources. Proposals are due by March 25, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall furnish all necessary facilities, parts, materials, equipment, and services to inspect and restore nine (9) end items to a serviceable condition. The work involves two potential efforts:
- Test, Teardown, and Evaluation (TT&E): Perform visual, mechanical, and electrical testing to determine the end item's condition. Identify components requiring repair or replacement and report findings to the Procurement Contracting Officer (PCO)/Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO) for negotiation and approval.
- Repair: If approved, perform repair or replacement of all failed parts and components. Each end item must be cleaned, configured, refinished, and tested to meet original specifications, returning it in serviceable, like-new condition. Repaired items must meet all performance requirements of a new item and conform to the latest Specification Control Drawing and Acceptance Test Plan.
Key Requirements & Deliverables
- Qualification: This opportunity is restricted to pre-qualified sources. Interested vendors not previously approved must submit a Source Approval Request (SAR) package. Qualification requires certifying facilities, testing capabilities, possession of complete technical data (US NAVY drawing 80948434 or 11259552), and submission of a qualification test plan. Estimated qualification costs are $2,000 with a 60-day engineering support timeline. Waiver criteria exist for prior supply or similar qualifications.
- Data Deliverables: Required data items include Commercial Asset Visibility Air Force (CAVAF) inputs, Repairable Item Inspection Reports (RIIR), a Counterfeit Prevention Plan (CPP), and Engineering Change Proposals (ECP) for obsolete components or subcomponent changes. Failure to deliver required data may result in payment withholding.
- CAVAF Reporting: Contractors must ensure accurate daily reporting of Government-owned assets in the CAV AF system, including "Not-on-Contract" transactions and Nuclear Weapon Related Materiel (NWRM).
- Packaging & Marking: Compliance with MIL-STD 2073-1, MIL-STD 129, ISPM 15 (for wood packaging), and specific hazardous materials regulations is mandatory.
- Item Unique Identification (IUID): IUID marking is required per DFARS 252.211-7003 and MIL-STD-130.
- Security: The item contains critical technology and is export controlled. Contractors must maintain CMMC Level 2 (Self) for information systems.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price for TT&E (Item 0001) and Not-to-Exceed (NTE) price for Repair (Item 0002).
- Period of Performance: TT&E within 30 days ARO; Repair within 60 days ARO after study completion.
- Transportation: F.O.B. Destination.
Submission & Deadline
Quotations must be submitted to the issuing office by March 25, 2026, at 22:00 UTC. For access to the technical data package (TDP), email richard.maynard.5@us.af.mil with a current DD2345 and JCP printout.