Remanufacture of F16 Heat Exchanger

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This notice is a combined synopsis/solicitation for the remanufacture of F16 Heat Exchangers by the United States Air Force Air Force Sustainment Center (AFSC) at Tinker AFB. The contractor will provide all labor, facilities, equipment, and materials to disassemble, clean, inspect, maintain, re-assemble, test, and finish the heat exchangers to a like-new condition.

• Remanufacture of F16 Heat Exchangers (AIR-TO-AIR, PRIMARY AND SECONDARY).

• Quantity: 80 each (BEQ).

• Inputs: P/N 764967-5 and P/N 764967-7.

• Outputs: P/N 764967-7.

• Over and Above (O&A) items are to be negotiated.

• Data is Not Separately Priced (NSP).

• Surge Option available.

• Dimensions: 13.0000" H x 15.0000" W x 23.000" L.

• Weight: 68.0000 lbs.

• Material: Aluminum Alloy and Various Other Metals.

• Delivery: 8 each every 30 days; early delivery is acceptable.

• Ship To: DLA DISTRIBUTION DEPOT OKLAHOMA, TINKER AFB OK 73145-8000.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price, Requirements type.

• Period of Performance: 5 Year contract (3 Year Basic with 1 and 2 Year Options).

• Written response is required.

• Solicitation Issue Date: On or about June 22, 2026.

• Closing Response Date: August 5, 2026.

• All questions must be submitted in writing via E-mail and may be posted with responses.

• Offerors must specify their business size and type (e.g., large, small, 8(a), HUBZone, etc.) and ownership (U.S. or foreign).

• Qualification Requirements apply. Vendors must submit a Source Approval Request (SAR) package if not previously qualified.

• This is a competitive requirement set-aside for approved Small Businesses.

• Technical data requests must be submitted via email to AFLCMC.LZP.PUBSALES@us.af.mil with applicable solicitation number and DD Form 2345.

• The Government will not be using policies contained in Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items.

• An Ombudsman is available to hear concerns during the proposal development phase. Contact: 405-736-3273 (not for solicitation requests).

Statement of Work (SOW)

This Statement of Work (SOW) details the requirements for the remanufacture of F-16 Heat Exchangers (Part Number: 1660-01-331-0068, NSN: 764967-7) to return them to a like-new condition.

• The work includes disassembly, cleaning, inspection, maintenance, core manufacture, re-assembly, testing, and finishing of the heat exchangers.

• Core manufacturing for specific technical orders (TO 15A4-85-3, Chapters 7 & 8) must be performed in-house.

• The contractor must adhere to applicable Technical Orders (TOs) and OEM specifications.

• Replacement of components that do not meet inspection requirements or have uncertain longevity is expected.

• The contractor must establish and maintain a quality system in accordance with contract requirements.

• Initial Production Evaluation (IPE) will be conducted on three units of each line item.

• Quality acceptance will be performed by DCMA at the remanufacture site.

• Specific reporting requirements include CAVAF, maintenance data sheets, test data sheets, and quality acceptance review documentation.

• Not explicitly stated in the provided sections, but the work is to be performed at the contractor's facility.

• Parts Control: Contractor must use parts from the Government-approved parts list. Deviations require PCO approval via RFV DD1694.

• Special Tools and Test Equipment (ST/STE): Required ST/STE are listed in Section 3. If not Government-furnished, the contractor must provide and document their accuracy.

• Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM): Contractor must develop and implement a SCRM plan, including Continuity of Operations (COOP), Foreign Influence, and Cybersecurity measures.

• Item Unique Identification (IUID): Contractor must develop and implement IUID marking in accordance with MIL-STD-130.

• Surge Capability: The Government may request a 20% increase in demand, requiring the contractor to develop a surge plan.

• Government Property: Contractor must manage Government Furnished Property (GFP) according to specified procedures.

• Cybersecurity: Contractor must implement cybersecurity protection for the supply chain and develop a system security plan and incident-handling capability plan, referencing NIST SP 800-161 and NIST SP 800-53.