C130-E3 Power Supply

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document, "Repair/Remanufacture Qualification Requirements for Commodity Critical Safety and Critical Application Items" (RQR-848, Revision 1), establishes the minimum technical requirements for potential sources seeking Engineering Support Activity (ESA) source approval to repair or remanufacture specific commodity items for the Air Force Sustainment Center (AFSC). The goal is to ensure Operational Safety, Suitability, and Effectiveness (OSS&E) while complying with relevant Air Force and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) guidelines.

• Potential sources must submit a complete Source Approval Request (SAR) package.

• SAR packages can be submitted physically, electronically, or as a combination.

• Three categories of SAR submissions are accepted: Category I (Actual Item Repair), Category II (Similar Item Repair), and Category III (New Repair/Remanufacture).

• Specific elements required for each SAR category are detailed in Section 6 and Table 1, including Cover Letter, Technical Data Rights Certification, Brochure & Correspondence, Quality Assurance Documentation, Subject Item Technical Data, Subject Item Specifications, Sub-Tier Supplier Information, Quality History, Similar Item Technical Data, Purchase Orders & Shipping Documents, Travelers & Repair Process/Operations Sheets, Inspection Method Sheets, Prime/OEM Contractor's Quality Rating System Report, Licensee Agreement, Value Added, Government/Prime Contractor Surveys, Master Tooling Certifications, and Government Quality Assurance Compliance.

• Financial data must be redacted from all submitted documents.

• The document outlines the process for obtaining ESA source approval, which is a prerequisite for potential contract awards. Specific contract details such as type, period of performance, and estimated value are not detailed within this RQR.

• SAR packages are submitted to the AFSC Small Business Office (SBO).

• If an active solicitation exists, the SAR submission must identify the solicitation number and Procurement Contracting Officer (PCO).

• The ESA or SAR evaluation technician will review the submitted package.

• Potential sources will be given 5 working days to address any issues or missing data.

• If the package meets requirements, the ESA will approve the potential source, and the SBO will notify them. If approved, the PCO will be notified if the solicitation was on hold pending SAR evaluation.

• If the package does not meet requirements, the ESA will document the reasons for disapproval, and the potential source may correct and resubmit.

• This document focuses on the qualification requirements for repair sources and does not specify set-aside information.

• Loss of qualification approval is possible under conditions specified in FAR Part 9.207.

• Requests for Government furnished technical data are outlined in Section 9.

• Appendices provide glossaries of acronyms, key term definitions, and contact information.

Sources Sought / Market Research

This document is a Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) issued by the U.S. Air Force (422nd SCMS) to conduct market research for the repair/overhaul of a Power Supply for the C-130 & E-3 aircraft. The government is seeking to identify potential sources and determine if the requirement can be competitively procured or set aside for small businesses. This is not a solicitation, and no contract will be awarded based on this notice.

• Item: Power Supply

• NSN: 6130-01-436-0627

• Part Number: 154BS101-1

• Scope of Work: The contractor must be capable of furnishing all labor, material, facilities, and equipment for repair, test, preservation, packaging, and return of a completely serviceable unit. This includes supply chain management, logistics, forecasting, procurement of long-lead and reparable parts, obsolescence management, and delivery.

• Estimated Repair Requirement:

  • BASIC: 41 EA
  • OPT 1-6: 41 EA each

• Place of Performance: Tinker AFB, OK 73145 USA

• Technical Data: The government does not have associated technical data to provide. Potential sources must independently acquire necessary technical data, including Technical Orders (TOs) and potentially drawings, which may be available via attachments or through the Tinker AFB Public Sales Office.

• Source Approval: Potential sources must complete a Source Approval Request (SAR) package as specified in the Qualification Requirements (QR) for this item. QR details are available via attachments or by searching SAM.gov.

• Response Deadline: May 8, 2026

• Submission Instructions: Interested sources must select the "ADD ME TO INTERESTED VENDORS" button. Part I of the document (Business Information) should be submitted to the contact email: 422scms.rfi.responses@us.af.mil. Questions regarding the post should also be sent to this email.

• The government is interested in all business sizes, including Large Business, Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Businesses, 8(a)s, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, HUBZone Small Businesses, and Women-Owned Small Businesses.

• The NAICS Code is 336413 with a Size Standard of 1250 employees.

• This is a Sources Sought Synopsis for market research purposes only.

• No funds are available to fund the information solicited.

• Oral submissions are not acceptable.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a fact sheet from the Technical Order Public Sales Office at Tinker AFB, Oklahoma. It serves as a centralized point for releasing Technical Orders (TOs) to defense industry partners for requests originating from Tinker, Robins, and Hill Air Force Bases. It outlines the procedures and requirements for obtaining TOs under various circumstances, including support for solicitations, existing contracts, Foreign Military Sales, and unsolicited bids/RFIs.

Potential bidders should note the following:

• Requests for TOs supporting a solicitation must be submitted to the announcing contracting office.
• Requests for TOs supporting an unsolicited bid or RFI require specific documentation:
  • A current, signed DD Form 2345.
  • A request on company letterhead, signed by the company president (or designated representative), including current date, phone number, email address, point of contact, company background, clear justification for the request, clear description of intended use, and a complete list of TO Numbers (part numbers and NSNs are not acceptable).
• There is a fee of $65.00 per approved TO, plus additional shipping costs for physical media.
• Allow 30 calendar days for request processing.
• Contact information for the Public Sales Office is provided (Email: AFLCMC.LZP.PUBSALES@us.af.mil, Phone: (405) 736-3868/3197 or DSN: 336-3868/3197).

This fact sheet is crucial for understanding the process and requirements for obtaining technical data necessary for bidding on or performing under Air Force contracts.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "Request for Engineering Drawings" form (VER 9.1). It is used by companies to request specific engineering drawings from the government. A fee is associated with this request.

• Administrative and Research Fee: $30.00 per line of data furnished, with a minimum fee of $150.00 per request.
• Line Limit: A maximum of 15 lines of data will be processed per request.
• Required Information: The form requires details such as the company name, requestor's name and email, company address, phone number, CAGE Code, and Certification Number (DD Form 2345).
• Intended Use of Data: A field to specify the purpose for which the data is needed.
• Drawing Details: A table to list up to 15 drawing numbers, CAGE codes, descriptions, NSNs, and weapon systems.
• Submission: Completed forms must be returned with a valid DD2345 to ocalc.lgldo.public@us.af.mil.

Bidders who require engineering drawings for this opportunity must complete and submit this form, along with the specified fees and a valid DD2345. Failure to provide complete information may result in the request being returned. This form is essential for obtaining necessary technical data for proposal preparation.