UH-1N AN/AAQ-36 Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR)

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation (FA8524-26-R-0013) for commercial products and services. It outlines the government's intent to procure items related to "Universal Hand Control Unit" and "Turret FLIR Unit (TFU)" for repair and "Over and Above" work. The solicitation is issued by the Air Force Sustainment Center (AFSC) at Robins AFB, GA.

• Repair of Universal Hand Control Units (NSN: 6625-01-658-2797).

• Repair of Turret FLIR Units (TFU) (NSN: 5855-01-680-9196).

• "Over and Above" work, which will be unpriced at contract award and will require a separate quote and tear-down report if needed.

• Compliance with higher-level contract quality requirements, including ISO 9001-2015.

• IUID (Item Unique Identification) is required for certain items.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: Includes a Basic Ordering Period (22 Aug 2026 - 21 Aug 2027) and four subsequent Ordering Periods, each one year long, extending through 21 Aug 2031.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but individual line items have "Best Estimated U/I" quantities and unit prices.

• Offer Due Date: 29 May 2026, 3:00 PM EST.

• Proposals are requested (RFP).

• Evaluation criteria are not detailed in this document.

• The acquisition is set aside for Small Business.

• NAICS Code: 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance).

• Size Standard: $34.00 million.

• The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-3, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5 by reference.

• Specific delivery locations and instructions are detailed within the line item schedules.

• Contact for solicitation information: Carmen T. Davis.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document outlines the packaging requirements for items related to the opportunity. It specifies compliance with United Nations-implemented restrictions on Wood Packaging Material (WPM) and details requirements for lumber, pallets, and containers used in worldwide shipments.

• Compliance with ISPM No. 15 for wood packaging material.
• Requirements for de-barked wood and heat treatment (HT) to 56 degrees Centigrade for 30 minutes.
• Specific standards referenced: MIL-STD-129 (Standard Practice for Military Marking) and MIL-STD-2073-1 (Standard Practice for Military Packaging).
• Instructions for shipping container marking, including potential additional requirements beyond MIL-STD-129 (e.g., unit serial numbers, OEM information).
• Some items have "No Packaging Available" or "No Packaging Data Required" noted, indicating specific packaging instructions may not apply or are not detailed in this document for those items.

Bidders must review these packaging requirements to understand the necessary standards for preparing and marking items for shipment. This includes ensuring compliance with international phytosanitary measures and specific military standards for packaging and marking. Failure to comply could impact acceptance of goods.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document provides transportation data for solicitations, specifically detailing recommended F.O.B. terms and transportation provisions/clauses. It outlines procedures for contacting DCMA Transportation for "DCMA Administered" contracts, including FOB Origin, Foreign Military Sales (FMS), and FOB Destination OCONUS/Export movements, to obtain regulatory clearances, shipping documentation, and instructions.

• F.O.B. Terms: Recommended as "Origin" or "Destination" for this procurement.

• Transportation Provisions/Clauses: Includes references to FAR CITATION 52.247-29, 52.247-53, and 47.305-10.

• DCMA Transportation Contact: Emphasizes the requirement to contact DCMA Transportation on "DCMA Administered" contracts prior to shipment for instructions. This includes using the DCMA Shipment Instruction Request (SIR) eTool System and obtaining an account via the DCMA External Web Access Management (EWAM) application if new to DCMA.

• Freight Classification Description: Not specified, but "Marking of Shipments" is noted.

• Purchase Instrument Number: FD20602600029-00

• Date Initiated: 05 MAR 2026

• Stock Number: See Continuation

• Commodity: See Continuation

• Transportation Funds Information: Purchase Instrument Line LOA: 97X4930.FC04 646 47GR 15443Z 01K010 00000 UJJCYI 503000 F03000 FSR: 013720 PSR: K43384

• First Destination Transportation Account Code: Not specified.

• Second Destination Transportation Account Code: F6RS

• Ship To Information: Multiple line items (0001-0005) are listed, all shipping to DLA DISTRIBUTION WARNER ROBINS, 455 BYRON STREET BLDG 376, ROBINS AFB, GA 31098-1887. The "Mark For" is FLB RIC (SW3119).

• Ship To Remarks: For all line items, bidders are instructed to "OBTAIN 'MARK FOR' INSTRUCTIONS 3-5 DAYS PRIOR TO COMPLETION CONTACT SUPPLY PLANNER NICHOLAS WOOLFOLK AT NICHOLAS.WOOLFOLK@US.AF.MIL."

• Evaluation of Port Bid or Proposal: Section exists but is not detailed in the provided pages.

Not specified in this document.

• The document is generated by PRPS using Jasper Reports on 09 Mar 2026.
• Contact information for Woodnell M Respert (406 SCMS/GULAA) is provided for "Other Transportation Data."

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the services required for the repair of the Air Force's UH-1N AN/AAQ-36 Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR) components.

• Items for Repair: Universal Hand Control Unit (NSN: 6625-01-658-2797, Part Number: 3204853-10) and Turret FLIR Unit (TFU) (NSN: 5855-01-680-9196, Part Number: 3290008-7006).

• Services: Includes functional testing, inspection, repair, and cross-cannibalization actions to ensure FLIR components are in serviceable condition.

• Process: Fault isolation, repair, testing of unserviceable assets, data maintenance, and completion of data deliverables.

• Tracking: Contractor must track and resolve items affected by Product Quality Deficiency Reports (PQDR).

• Repair Success: An item is considered successfully repaired if it is in a serviceable condition and efficiently serves its intended purpose.

• Period of Performance: One (1) basic year after contract award, plus four (4) one-year ordering periods.

• Place of Performance: Contractor's facility.

• Turn-Around Time (TAT):

  • Teardown, test, and evaluation: 45 calendar days after induction.
  • Universal Hand Control Unit repair: 45 calendar days after teardown, test, and evaluation.
  • Turret FLIR Unit (TFU) repair: 60 calendar days after teardown, test, and evaluation.
  • Priority requirements (Surge/MICAP): Expedited to 15 calendar days.

• Quality: No more than one (1) valid PQDR per contract year. Adherence to ISO 9001:2015 or equivalent quality control standards.

• Deliverables: No more than one (1) total rejection of deliverables per contract year. No more than one (1) late submission of deliverables per contract year.

• Reporting: Production reporting in Commercial Asset Visibility-Air Force (CAV-AF) system.

• Government Property: Contractor is responsible for government property provided for repair.

• Beyond Economical Repair (BER): Requires prior PCO approval for condemnation.

• Counterfeit Electronic Parts: Contractor must establish and maintain a counterfeit electronic part detection and avoidance system.

• Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM): Contractor must provide a comprehensive SCRM Plan.

• Security: Personnel, information, system, property, and facility security requirements must be met. Security clearances are not generally expected.

• Packaging: Must comply with AFMC Form 158 and applicable government regulations, including NISPOM for classified material.