F-5 Parts Repair and Return

Sources Sought Synopsis

This notice is a Sources Sought Synopsis for market research purposes to determine potential sources for the repair and return of F-5 aircraft components. The Department of the Air Force (AFLCMC/WNDI) is seeking information to assess market capabilities and determine the best acquisition strategy, including potential small business set-asides.

The effort involves the repair and return of the following major F-5 components:

• Rotary Electro-Mechanical Actuator (NSN: 1680-00-232-2235, PN 181RA38R176)
• Power Supply (NSN: 6130-01-060-7619, PN 8TJ120GAA1)
• Stability Augmentation Test Set (NSN: 4920-00-150-7207, PN 14-76022-1)

Further details on known faults and failures for these components are available in an attached Excel spreadsheet. The effort is planned to commence in Fiscal Year 2026.

Interested parties are requested to submit electronic responses addressing:

• Company/institution and any teaming partners.

• Relevant organization contact information.

• Company status (large, small business, 8a, etc.) based on NAICS Codes 336413, 541330, and/or 811219.

• Recommendations for other NAICS Codes and justifications.

• Company Cage Code.

• Ownership status (domestic/foreign).

• Answers to specific questions in Section 4 of the document, including:

  • Which aspects of the effort the company can provide.
  • How the company would accomplish the effort, including past performance.
  • For repair and return, a list of F-5 parts the company can repair/overhaul and a list of parts that can be outsourced.

• Responses are due no later than 1300 MST on 30 January 2026.

• Points of Contact: Danielle Stiff (danielle.stiff.1@us.af.mil, 801-777-8416) and Mark Parker (mark.parker.12@us.af.mil, 801-777-4207).

• This is a Sources Sought notice, not a solicitation. Responses do not constitute an offer and will not result in a contract award at this stage.

• Not responding will not preclude participation in any future Request for Proposal (RFP).

• All expenses for responses are the responsibility of the respondent.

• Receipt of responses will not be confirmed.

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

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for contractor activities to repair and overhaul F-5 parts for Foreign Military Sales (FMS) customers. These services are necessary due to aircraft age, limited spare parts availability, and the absence of existing United States Air Force (USAF) depot repair capabilities.

• The contractor shall provide repair and return services, and overhaul services when necessary, for F-5 parts at their facility.

• The initial list of parts is provided in Attachment 1, with potential for additional parts to be added later.

• Repaired parts must be returned to a designated CONUS location for onward shipment.

• The contractor shall restore parts to a serviceable condition (Condition Code A).

• The contractor must be a qualified repair source, adhering to applicable Technical Orders (TOs) and Government/industry standards (Attachment 2).

• Design, development, or manufacture of new capability, tooling, or test equipment is not required.

• The contractor shall not make changes to the end-item design.

• Production Schedule: Offerors must provide a draft production schedule. The USG target is 12 months from contract award to teardown, test, and evaluation (TT&E) of the first inducted part.

• Teardown, Test and Evaluation (TT&E): Required for every part. The contractor must provide a firm fixed-price proposal for TT&E within 30 days of receipt of a unit, including a repair evaluation and category.

• Repair Categories: Beyond Repair (BR), Beyond Economical Repair (BER) (estimated repair cost > 75% of procurement price), or Repair.

• Overhaul: Contractor must provide a firm fixed-price proposal for overhaul as required.

• Over and Above (O&A): Additional repairs not initially identified require PCO approval. Notification to the USG Program Office (PO) within 3 days of determination and submission of an O&A report within 30 days.

• Repair Completion Time: No more than 120 days after receipt of order (ARO) or PCO authorization of O&A repairs, unless additional time is approved.

• Critical Safety Items (CSIs): Must be managed per specific handbooks and AFI, requiring 100% inspection and government QA approval.

• Serviceability Documentation: Contractor must provide verification of serviceability, including ATP or functional test results, and a certified material condition tag (DD Form 1574) with each repaired part.

• Rework: Acceptable performance requires 90% of repaired assets not requiring rework. Contractor funds all rework due to faulty repairs.

• Work is to be performed at the contractor or subcontractor facility.

• No contractor travel is required or projected, though it can be proposed as a separate cost.

• Quality Control: Contractor must establish a Quality Control Program (QCP) or provide a current ISO 9000 certificate. AS9110 certification is preferred.

• Security: Efforts are unclassified; no security clearance required. Contractor performs work at their facility; access to USAF facilities is not required.

• Information Handling: Compliance with regulations regarding Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and Covered Defense Information is required, including cyber incident reporting.

• Environmental Controls: Compliance with all applicable environmental laws and regulations.

• Shipping: FMS customers are responsible for shipping costs to the contractor. Contractor is responsible for return shipping costs to the designated CONUS location. Special Packing Instructions (SPI) are in Attachment 1.

• Government Acceptance: USG designated representative or DCMA will perform acceptance via Wide Area Workflow (WAWF).

• Points of Contact: Government Program Manager (PM-G) and Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) are identified.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is an Excel spreadsheet listing parts and associated repair information for "F-5 repairs." It details specific components, their quantities, units, part numbers, serial numbers, and the defects or issues identified.

• Power Supplies (NSN: 6130-01-060-7619): Two units are listed with defects including short circuits, complete inoperability due to bad electronics, and issues with output. Specific replacement parts are identified.
• Rotary Electro-Mechanical Actuators (NSN: 1680-00-232-2235): Eight units are detailed with various defects such as disk assembly wear, corrosion on gears, worn drive and spur gears, overheated motor assemblies, damaged solenoids, cracked pinion shafts, dirty ID plates, damaged motor covers, broken connector locks, and failed pretests. Extensive lists of required replacement parts are provided for each actuator.
• Stability Augmentation Test Set (14-76022-1): One unit is listed with no additional information provided.

This attachment provides a detailed breakdown of specific parts and their repair requirements. Bidders can use this information to understand the scope of potential repair work, identify necessary parts, and estimate labor and material costs associated with the opportunity. It highlights the types of defects and components that may require attention, aiding in proposal development and risk assessment.