F16_AIBU_NSN5895013080933_PN_5188110_005
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 issuing a Sources Sought notice for Repair Qualification Requirements for the F-16 AIBU (NSN: 5895-01-308-0933, P/N: 5188110-005). This notice seeks to identify qualified sources capable of repairing this critical component. Potential offerors must undergo a rigorous qualification process, estimated to cost $23,300.00 and take 180 days. Responses are due by July 3, 2026.
Purpose and Scope
This Sources Sought aims to establish qualified repair sources for the F-16 AIBU. The qualification process is comprehensive, requiring offerors to demonstrate capabilities in repair, inspection, testing, and data management according to government standards and the ESA-approved engineering/technical data package.
Qualification Requirements
To become a qualified source, offerors must satisfy several key requirements:
- Prequalification Notice: Notify the government of intent to qualify.
- Facilities & Capabilities: Certify and make available facilities, equipment, tooling, and personnel for evaluation.
- Data Verification: Possess a complete data package, including SCI TECHNOLOGY, INC (2J622) drawing 5188110, and be prepared to produce copies.
- Repair Process Verification: Repair the item to government requirements, comply with Unique Identification (UID), provide quality/performance/environmental evaluation data, and identify material sources/internal process standards.
- Test & Evaluation: Prepare and submit a qualification test plan/procedure for approval, then conduct testing at their own expense, submitting a complete test report. The government reserves the right to inspect testing.
- Qualification Article Verification: Provide a pre-contract award qualification article for evaluation against Drawing 5188110 requirements, demonstrating form, fit, and function.
- Cost & Time Estimates: Estimated qualification costs are $23,300.00, with an estimated completion time of 180 days.
- Qualification Time Limitation: Qualification must be completed before the contract award date; awards will not be delayed.
- Evaluation: Offerors must be fully qualified to be eligible for contract award.
Source Qualification Waiver Criteria
The notice outlines five criteria (QWC1-QWC5) under which sources may apply for a waiver of all or part of the qualification requirements. These include prior supply to government/OEM, qualification for assemblies/subassemblies, qualification for earlier dash numbers, qualification for similar items, or qualification for entities that have undergone corporate changes (e.g., merger, acquisition).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (for Repair Qualification)
- Set-Aside: Not specified
- Response Due: July 3, 2026
- Published: July 3, 2024
- Agency: Department of the Air Force, FA8122 AFSC PZAAB, Tinker AFB, OK
Additional Notes
A Repair Data List (RDL) document (013080933 RDL.pdf) is available, detailing technical data and drawings for NSN 5895013080933WF, P/N 5188110-005. This RDL specifies the availability and furnishing methods for critical documents like overhaul instructions and top-level drawings (e.g., 5188110, 5188111). Bidders should review this document to understand required technical documentation.