FA825026R0429 Repair of 5999-01-579-6338
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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 is soliciting proposals for the repair of Heat Exchanger, NSN 5999-01-579-6338, Part Number 12CB-1. This opportunity, designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside, requires contractors to inspect, test, and restore 12 units to serviceable condition. Proposals are due by May 19, 2026, at 12:00 PM MST.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide all necessary facilities, parts, materials, equipment, and services to perform one of three efforts:
- Test, Teardown, and Evaluation (TT&E): Visual, mechanical, and electrical testing to determine the end item's condition.
- Minor Repair: Repairs not requiring total disassembly or replacement of major subcomponents, including external adjustments or rework.
- Major Repair: Repairs requiring disassembly or reconstitution due to extensive damage or major subcomponent replacement. Repaired units must meet the performance requirements of a new item, adhering to the Specification Control Drawing and Acceptance Test Procedure.
Key Requirements & Deliverables
- Repair Qualification: Offerors must meet specific "REPAIR QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS" (Attachment 7), including certifying facilities, possessing a complete data package (e.g., ELLIS & WATTS INTERNATIONAL, LLC drawing 12CB-1), and submitting a qualification test plan for approval. Qualification is estimated to take 30 days.
- Technical Compliance: Adherence to latest specifications, submission of Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) for obsolete components or redesigns, and acceptance testing.
- Data Reporting: Mandatory use of the Commercial Asset Visibility Air Force (CAV AF) system for asset tracking and reporting (Attachment 1), including daily updates and specific documentation like DD Form 1348-1A.
- Quality & Security: Compliance with CMMC Level 2 (Self) for processing FCI/CUI, a Counterfeit Prevention Plan (CPP) per SAE AS5553, and Item Unique Identification (IUID) marking per MIL-STD-130 (Attachment 6).
- Packaging: Strict adherence to packaging requirements (Attachment 3), including international regulations for Wood Packaging Material (WPM) and military standards (MIL-STD-2073-1, MIL-STD-129).
Contract Details
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (FA825026R0429)
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price for CLIN 0001 (TT&E). CLINs for Minor and Major Repair are Not to Exceed (NTE).
- Quantity: 12 units (Heat Exchanger, NSN 5999-01-579-6338, P/N 12CB-1).
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (FAR 19.5).
- Agency: Department of the Air Force, AFSC PZAAA.
Evaluation & Submission
Proposals will be evaluated based on Lowest Priced procedures restricted to technically qualified offerors, considering Price Reasonableness and Balance. Offerors must be listed as an approved source on the Contract Screening Analysis Worksheet (761/762). Digital submission is required.
Important Dates
- Solicitation Published: May 12, 2026
- Proposals Due: May 19, 2026, 12:00 PM MST