A-29 Spare Parts for RTAF
Overview
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Set Aside
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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 U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC/WID) has issued a DRAFT Request for Proposal (RFP) for AT-6 Spare Parts and related services for the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF). This presolicitation is for informational purposes only, seeking industry questions and comments to refine the final RFP. The opportunity is designated as an 8(a) Set-Aside.
Purpose & Scope
This DRAFT RFP aims to acquire specific AT-6 support items and services to enhance U.S. joint force interoperability with the RTAF and support the agile employment of U.S. aircraft in Thailand. The objective is to continue providing identified equipment to the RTAF. The estimated total value for this effort is $600K.
Key Requirements
The acquisition includes, but is not limited to:
- TNR2x ROVER Handheld Transceiver kits (with 7 part numbers) and OCONUS (Thailand) User Training.
- MX15-D Purge Kits.
- Storage Room Dehumidifiers (for 250 sq ft).
- AT-6 Tow Bars.
- MX-15D and AERONet Tactics, Techniques and Procedures Mobile Training Team (TTP MTT) - 10 Day, OCONUS in Thailand.
- Transportation services for in-country delivery in Thailand.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation (DRAFT RFP)
- Anticipated Contract Type: C-type, Firm Fixed Price (FFP) for supplies and services.
- Set-Aside: 8(a) Set-Aside (FAR 19.8)
- Product Service Code (PSC): 1680 - Miscellaneous Aircraft Accessories And Components
- NAICS Code: 336413 (Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1250 Employees.
- Place of Performance: In-country, Thailand for delivery and training.
- Periods of Performance: Specified for certain line items (e.g., July 20-31, 2026; January 1-September 30, 2026).
Eligibility & Evaluation (for future Final RFP)
- Entry Gate Criteria: Offerors must demonstrate a prior contract greater than $5M in total value within the past five years AND international delivery of components outside of North America. Failure to meet this will result in ineligibility.
- Evaluation Basis: Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) approach. Technical proposals will be evaluated on a pass/fail basis, focusing on Bill of Material Compliance and Delivery Schedule Approach. Price proposals will be evaluated for completeness, reasonableness, and Total Evaluated Price (TEP) using the provided Pricing Matrix.
- Data Deliverables: Contractors will be required to submit various data items, including Integrated Program Management Reports (IPMR), Monthly Status Reports, and Meeting Presentation Materials, as detailed in the Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs).
Submission & Deadlines
- Current Action: Submit questions and comments on the DRAFT RFP.
- DRAFT RFP Comment Deadline: February 2, 2026, 11:59 PM EST.
- Future Final RFP Submission: Proposals will be due approximately 35 days from the final RFP release date. Offers for the final RFP will be submitted digitally in four volumes: Executive Summary, Technical Proposal, Price Proposal, and Model Contract Documentation.
- Points of Contact:
- Primary: Jacquelyn Cain (jacquelyn.cain@us.af.mil, 937-255-1130)
- Secondary: Jeffrey Heilman (jeffrey.heilman.1@us.af.mil, 937-713-9543)
Additional Notes
AFLCMC/WID encourages all interested parties to examine the DRAFT RFP and submit feedback on a rolling basis. Information contained in this DRAFT RFP is subject to change. The Government reserves the right to publish questions and comments, with identifiable information removed.