PreSolicitaton-REMAN F-15 Fuel Tank Safety Relief Valve
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 Department of the Air Force, through the Air Force Sustainment Center (AFSC), is contemplating a Presolicitation for the remanufacture of F-15 Internal Fuel Tank Safety Relief Valves. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. The effort requires contractors to provide all labor, facilities, equipment, and material to return the valves to a like-new condition. A firm fixed-price Indefinite Delivery Requirements (IDIQ) contract is anticipated. The solicitation is expected to be issued on or about June 8, 2026, with proposals due by July 7, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for the remanufacture of F-15 Internal Fuel Tank Safety Relief Valves (NSN: 4820-01-018-4790RK, P/N: 2740006). This includes disassembly, cleaning, inspection, maintenance, re-assembly, testing, and finishing actions. The goal is to return the item to a like-new condition in accordance with solicitation requirements. Key requirements include:
- Estimated Quantities: Basic Year: Minimum 18 EA, Maximum 90 EA. Option Year: Minimum 12 EA, Maximum 60 EA.
- Delivery Schedule: 1 initial unit, followed by 5 units every 30 days. Early delivery is acceptable.
- Component Specifications: Function to compensate for fuel tank pressurization, Dimensions: 10.5" H x 8.5" W x 10.5" L, Weight: 4.6000 lbs, Material: Aluminum alloy.
- Beyond Economical Repair (BER) units may be encountered.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-fixed-price Indefinite Delivery Requirements (IDIQ).
- Period of Performance: 5-Years Total (3-Year Basic Period + One 2-Year Option Period).
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- Published Date: May 19, 2026.
- Pre-Solicitation Interest Due: Within 15 days of notice (approximately June 3, 2026).
- Estimated Solicitation Issue Date: On or about June 8, 2026.
- Estimated Closing Response Date: July 7, 2026.
- Estimated Award Date: On or about August 19, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
This notice is a pre-solicitation and not a request for proposal. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability within 15 days of this notice. The Government will not be using policies contained in FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items). Key Submission Requirements:
- Qualification: Vendors must be previously qualified or submit a Source Approval Request (SAR).
- Technical Data: Requests for technical data should be sent via email to AFLCMC.LZP.PUBSALES@us.af.mil.
- Questions: Must be submitted in writing via email to Mark Green (mark.green.29@us.af.mil).
- Business Details: Offerors must specify if they are a U.S. or foreign-owned firm and identify their business size.
Additional Notes
Applicable documents include Technical Orders (e.g., 6J15-8-126-3) and various Air Force, DoD, and GSA forms. An Ombudsman is available for concerns during the proposal development phase. The RMC is R2/C.