Amendment-0005 FD20302401886 KC-135 Cowling Follow-on
Overview
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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
This is Amendment-0005 to Solicitation FD20302401886 for the KC-135 Cowling Follow-on, issued by the Department of the Air Force. This requirement is a SOLE SOURCE to The Boeing Company. The primary purpose of this amendment is to incorporate the revised Performance Work Statement (PWS_KC-135_Cowlings_Rev_2), dated March 02, 2026, which replaces all previous versions. All other terms and conditions of the solicitation remain unchanged.
Scope of Work
The underlying requirement, as detailed in the revised PWS, is for the repair and overhaul of KC-135 inlet and fan cowlings to return them to a serviceable condition. This includes:
- Disassembly, cleaning, inspection, maintenance, reassembly, testing, and finishing.
- Replacement of component parts that do not meet inspection requirements.
- Specific work for Inlet Cowling (65C18554-604/-772) and Fan Cowl (65C18604-507/-607/-608/-646).
- Over and above work requires government approval. Performance standards require permanent repairs, aerodynamic smoothness, and defect-free delivery, with quality acceptance inspections by DCMA. Special requirements include adherence to technical data, Technical Orders (TOs), military specifications, counterfeit prevention, safety regulations, SAM.gov labor reporting, and a Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) plan.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation (Amendment-0005)
- Contract Type: SOLE SOURCE
- Set-Aside: Not applicable (Sole Source)
- Product Service Code: J015 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Aircraft And Airframe Structural Components)
- Response Date: February 18, 2025 (21:00 ET)
- Amendment Published: March 18, 2026
- Place of Performance: S Coffeyville, OK, United States (implied contractor site)
Additional Notes
This amendment specifically updates Section J, List of Documents, to include the new PWS. Offerors should acknowledge receipt of this amendment and review the updated PWS carefully, as it supersedes all prior versions. The primary point of contact for this opportunity is Taylor Baptiste (taylor.baptiste@us.af.mil).