Remanufacture of B-2 Aft Equipment Bay Door Actuator

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document, "Repair/Remanufacture Qualification Requirements for Commodity Critical Safety and Critical Application Items" (RQR-848, Revision 2), outlines the minimum technical requirements for potential sources seeking Engineering Support Activity (ESA) source approval to repair or remanufacture Air Force Sustainment Center (AFSC) commodity items. The goal is to ensure Operational Safety, Suitability, and Effectiveness (OSS&E) in compliance with relevant Air Force and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) guidelines.

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

• SAR packages must adhere to specific categories (Category I, II, or III) based on the source's experience with the exact or similar item.

• Submissions require comprehensive documentation including technical data, quality assurance documentation, process sheets, and historical quality data.

• Significant industrial processes used in repair/remanufacture must be identified and may require specific certifications (e.g., NADCAP).

• Sub-tier suppliers must also meet specific certification and approval requirements.

• The document specifies requirements for obtaining source approval, which is a prerequisite for bidding on related contracts.

• The period of performance and contract type will be detailed in the applicable contract documents.

• SAR packages must be submitted electronically as a single PDF file.

• Submissions are directed to the AFSC Small Business Office (SBO).

• The ESA will evaluate the SAR package for completeness and technical proficiency.

• Potential sources may be subject to a Pre-Award Survey, Initial Production Evaluation, or other production verification processes.

• If the subject item is under active solicitation, the Procurement Contracting Officer (PCO) will be notified of SAR approval or disapproval.

• The document does not explicitly mention set-aside requirements, but it focuses on qualifying sources for repair and remanufacture.

• Financial data must be redacted from all submitted documents.

• Potential sources are cautioned against using third-party intellectual property without authorization.

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

Sources Sought / Market Research

This Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) is for market research to identify potential sources for the remanufacture of AFT Equipment Bay Door Actuators (NSN: 1680-01-368-2107FW, P/N: DAA3119P604-107). The U.S. Air Force is seeking information to determine acquisition strategy, potential competition, and if a Small Business Set-Aside is appropriate. This is not a solicitation, and no contract will be awarded based on this market research. No funds are available for this effort.

• Remanufacture of AFT Equipment Bay Door Actuators.

• Estimated Repair Requirement: 6ea.

• The contractor must be capable of furnishing labor, material, facilities, and equipment to accomplish repair, test, preservation, packaging, and return to the government in a like-new condition.

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

• The document does not specify contract type, period of performance, or estimated value, as it is a market research effort.

• Interested sources must select the "ADD ME TO INTERESTED VENDORS" button.

• Responses to this SSS are for informational and planning purposes only.

• The deadline to submit responses is June 15, 2026.

• Part I Business Information should be submitted to the contact email provided.

• Questions regarding the SSS should be sent to the same contact email.

• 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 Small Businesses, and Women-Owned Small Businesses.

• Potential sources must complete a Source Approval Request (SAR) package if they wish to be qualified to perform the requirement.

• The government does not have associated technical data to provide.

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

• Information on obtaining Technical Orders (TOs) and Engineering Drawings is provided, referencing attachments such as a Repair Data List (RDL), TO Public Sales Fact Sheet, and PubSalesForm Excel Spreadsheet.

• Source Approval Request (SAR) Qualifications Requirements (QR) are attached for reference.