Balance Spindle Assembly Overhaul
Overview
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PSC
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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 Department of the Air Force is conducting a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for the overhaul of Balance Spindle Assemblies required for F-22, F-15, and B-2 Power Take Off (PTO) shafts. This is a sole source acquisition to Goodrich Corporation Collins Aerospace due to proprietary designs and the critical need to prevent torsional vibration. Offers are due by February 3, 2026, 2330 MT.
Scope of Work
The requirement involves the overhaul of specific B-2, F-15/F-16, and F-22 spindles to original manufacturer specifications. The contractor will provide all necessary labor, supplies, tooling, and equipment. Key tasks include dynamically balancing each PTO shaft assembly to tight tolerances, performing functionality checks, and documenting the overhaul process with a Process Completion Report (CDRL A001). The Government will ship the spindles to the contractor's facility for overhaul, and the contractor will return the overhauled units to Hill Air Force Base. A standard commercial warranty is required.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation, Firm Fixed Price (FFP)
- Set-Aside: Sole Source to Goodrich Corporation Collins Aerospace
- Period of Performance: Approximately 5 months, from February 4, 2026, to July 4, 2026
- Offer Due Date: February 3, 2026, 2330 MT
- Published Date: January 21, 2026
- Place of Performance: Contractor's facility, with delivery to Hill Air Force Base, UT
Submission & Evaluation
Offers must be submitted electronically to merrick.flygare@us.af.mil and costadena.bournakis@us.af.mil. Bidders must be registered in SAM and provide their CAGE code. Questions regarding the solicitation are due by January 30, 2026, 2330 MT. Evaluation criteria are not fully detailed but incorporate standard FAR clauses (52.212-1, 52.212-3, 52.212-4, 52.212-5) by reference.
Additional Notes
The sole source justification highlights that Collins Aerospace is the only source with proprietary designs, technical data, and engineering methodologies for this overhaul service, and no authorized distributors exist. This acquisition is critical to avoid work stoppage at Hill AFB. The spindles are Government Furnished Property (GFP), and the contractor will be liable for any loss or damage.