FA825025R0269 - Repair of NSN: 5996-00-572-1617

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation (FA8250-26-R-0269) for the "Test, Teardown and Evaluation (TT&E)" of an "AMPLIFIER SUBASSEMB" for aerial surveillance. The solicitation details requirements for repair, including minor and major repair options, and associated data requirements.

• Item No. 0001: Test, Teardown and Evaluation (TT&E) of 23 units. Requires a detailed repair quote after completion.

• Item No. 0002: Minor Repair of 23 units. A "not-to-exceed" price is quoted, representing a total rebuild/overhaul scenario. Actual repair costs may be lower.

• Item No. 0003: Major Repair of 23 units. Similar to Item No. 0002, a "not-to-exceed" price is quoted.

• Item No. 0004: Not Separately Priced (NSP) for Commercial Asset Visibility Air Force (CAVAF) data.

• Item No. 0005: NSP for Repairable Item Inspection Report (RIIR) data.

• Item No. 0006: NSP for Counterfeit Prevention Plan (CPP) data.

• Item No. 0007: NSP for Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) data.

• Item No. 0008: NSP for Test Procedure data.

• Item No. 0009: NSP for Test/Inspection Report data.

• All data items (CLINs 0004-0009) are considered material requirements, and failure to comply may result in withheld payment.

• Solicitation Number: FA8250-26-R-0269

• Date Issued: 27 JAN 2026

• Due Date for Offers: 16-MAR-2026, 12:00 PM local time.

• Period of Performance: Not explicitly stated, but delivery is specified in days after receipt of carcass (e.g., 120 days for CLIN 0001).

• Contract Type: Implied to be Firm Fixed Price for CLIN 0001, with "not-to-exceed" pricing for repair CLINs.

• Offers must be submitted by the due date specified.

• Evaluation will be based on Price or Cost as the primary factor (Order of Importance 01).

• Price will be evaluated for reasonableness and balance.

• Offerors must be listed as an approved source on the Contract Screening Analysis Worksheet (761/762) prior to award.

• Past performance record and history will be assessed.

• No specific set-aside is mentioned.

• The solicitation includes numerous FAR and DFARS clauses covering various aspects of contract administration, payment, data rights, and compliance.

• Electronic submission of payment requests and receiving reports via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) is required.

• Offerors are instructed to refer to Section L for proposal preparation guidance.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document provides a detailed item description for the AN/TPS-75 Trigger Amplifier.

• NSN: 5996005721617ZR
• Noun: AMPLIFIER SUBASSEMB
• Dimensions: Length (24.0000 in), Width (24.0000 in), Height (25.0000 in)
• Weight: 85.0000 LB
• Item Material: Various metals and electronic components
• Item Function: Aerial surveillance
• Critical Features: ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) is marked as present.
• Demilitarization Code: D
• Security Code: 7

This attachment specifies the technical characteristics and physical attributes of the item being procured, which is crucial for bidders to understand the exact product requirements and ensure their proposed solution meets these specifications.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a PDF portfolio that requires Adobe Acrobat X or Adobe Reader X, or later, for optimal viewing. It is an attachment to a SAM.gov opportunity record.

• The document is presented as a PDF portfolio.
• Users are advised to use specific Adobe software versions for the best experience.

Bidders need to ensure they have the appropriate software to open and review this attachment. Failure to do so may hinder their ability to access important information contained within the portfolio, potentially impacting their understanding of the opportunity requirements or their proposal preparation.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document outlines the "REPAIR QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS" for the Trigger Amplifier (NSN: 5996-00-572-1617, P/N: 345D585G01) used in the AN/TPS-75 application. It details the criteria potential sources must meet to be qualified for repairing this item.

• Prequalification Notice: Offerors must notify the government of their intent to qualify.
• Facilities, Testing, and Inspection Capabilities: Offerors must certify access to or possession of necessary facilities and equipment for repair, inspection, testing, packaging, and storage. These will be subject to government evaluation.
• Data Verification: Offerors must possess a complete data package, including specific Westinghouse drawings and USAF Technical Orders, and may need to provide copies. Understanding requirements for a "like-new" asset is crucial.
• Repair Process Verification: Repairs must conform to ESA-approved engineering/technical data and meet Unique Identification (UID) requirements. Offerors must provide data demonstrating quality, performance, and environmental evaluations.
• Test and Evaluation/Verification: Offerors must submit a qualification test plan/procedure for prior approval, detailing how compliance with performance, environmental, mechanical, and quality assurance requirements will be verified.
• Cost and Time Estimates: Estimated costs for testing and evaluation are $6,000, with an estimated completion time of 30 days for the qualification effort.
• Source Qualification Waiver Criteria (QWC): Several criteria are listed for potential waivers, including prior supply to the government, qualification on similar items, or previous qualification of the same item under specific conditions.

This document is critical for any vendor intending to bid on contracts requiring the repair of the Trigger Amplifier. Bidders must understand and be prepared to meet these qualification requirements before the contract award date. Failure to meet these requirements will make a vendor ineligible for contract award. The document also outlines potential avenues for waiving some of these requirements, which could be relevant for certain vendors.

Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This PWS outlines the requirements for inspecting and restoring end items to a serviceable, like-new condition. The work may involve Test, Teardown, and Evaluation (TT&E) only, TT&E with Minor Repair, or TT&E with Major Repair.

• Test, Teardown, and Evaluation (TT&E): Perform visual, mechanical, and electrical testing to determine the condition of the end item. Report findings to the PCO/ACO. If no further repair is needed, the asset must be returned in serviceable, like-new condition.

• Minor Repair: Repairs not requiring total disassembly or replacement of major subcomponents. Involves external adjustments or rework to meet specifications. If major repair becomes necessary, the Government representative will be notified.

• Major Repair: End items requiring disassembly or reconstitution due to extensive damage or the need to replace major subcomponents. Requires testing to verify form, fit, function, and interface.

• Trigger Amplifier (NSN: 5996-00-572-1617, Part Number: 345D585G01)

• Technical Requirements: Repaired units must meet all performance requirements of a new item, conforming to the latest specifications and approved test procedures.

• Obsolete Components: If obsolete components are found, the contractor must notify the 415 SCMS and PCO in writing and prepare an Engineering Change Proposal (ECP).

• Subcomponent Change/Redesign: Any proposed changes or redesigns require submission of an ECP for review and approval before work commences.

• Testing: An acceptance test of each completed end-item is required to ensure serviceability and full functionality.

• Quality Deficiency Reporting: Assets failing within one year due to contractor fault will be returned for correction at no additional cost.

• Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Control: Contractor must maintain an ESD control program per specified standards.

• Counterfeit Prevention: A Counterfeit Prevention Plan (CPP) is required, adhering to SAE AS5553 standards, to avoid, detect, mitigate, and dispose of counterfeit electronic parts.

• Comply with Special Packaging Instructions (SPI).

• Handle and store reusable containers properly.

• Government Furnished Property must be stored securely.

• Shipping documents must comply with CAV AF requirements, primarily using DD Form 1348-1A.

• Maintain CMMC Level 2 status for systems processing FCI or CUI.

• Reporting in Commercial Asset Visibility Air Force (CAVAF)

• Repairable Item Inspection Report

• Counterfeit Prevention Plan (CPP)

• Engineering Change Proposal (ECP)

• Test Procedure

• Test Report

• Repair may be deemed uneconomical if costs exceed 75% of a new item's stock list price or due to parts obsolescence. Authorization for condemnation or repair disposition is required.

• The item contains critical technology and is export-controlled. Distribution is limited to DoD and US DoD contractors.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document provides Special Packaging Instructions (SPI) for the "AMPLIFIER SUBASSEMBLY" (Part or Drawing No. 01-00022-00, NSN 5996-00-572-1617 ZR). It details the specific methods and materials required for military preservation, packing, marking, and closure to ensure the item's integrity during shipment and storage under various conditions.

• Military Preservation: Specifies methods (e.g., Method 52) and cleaning/drying procedures (IAW MIL-STD-2073-1).
• Packing: Details preservation, packing, and marking requirements based on MIL-STD-2073-1 and MIL-STD-129.
• Materials: Lists specific items required for packing, including tape, humidity indicators, desiccant, sleeves, wrap, fasteners, base, interior containers, barrier bags, and various types of cushions (end, side, top/bottom). Material specifications (e.g., ASTM, MIL-PRF) are provided for each.
• Dimensions & Weight: Provides container dimensions (interior and exterior) for Level A and Level B packing, as well as item dimensions and weight.
• International Standards: Addresses requirements for wood packaging material (WPM) in compliance with ISPM No. 15, focusing on debarked wood and heat treatment to prevent invasive species.
• Revisions: Lists changes made through various revision letters (E, F), including updated distribution statements, dimensions, part numbers, and forms.

Vendors responding to solicitations requiring this "AMPLIFIER SUBASSEMBLY" must adhere to these detailed packaging instructions. Failure to comply could result in non-conforming shipments. This document is critical for accurate cost estimation related to packaging, material sourcing, and labor, and for ensuring the delivered product meets the required quality and preservation standards.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document outlines "Packaging Requirements" for items associated with a purchase instrument. It details specific standards and instructions for packaging and marking, particularly concerning wood packaging material (WPM) and compliance with international phytosanitary measures.

• WPM Compliance: Emphasizes adherence to United Nations-implemented restrictions on WPM, requiring debarked wood and heat treatment (HT) to 56 degrees Celsius for 30 minutes. Certification/marking by an ALSC-recognized agency is mandatory.
• Standards Referenced: Cites MIL-STD-129 (Standard Practice for Military Marking) and MIL-STD-2073-1 (Standard Practice for Military Packaging).
• Item-Specific Data: Includes fields for PACRN, ITEM(S), Preservation Level, Packaging Level, SPI, SPI Rev, and SPI Date, though many entries indicate "No Packaging Data Required."
• Marking Requirements: Details requirements for both unit packaging and shipping container marking, including potential for additional markings beyond MIL-STD-129.

Bidders must review these packaging and marking requirements to ensure compliance. Failure to adhere to these standards, especially regarding WPM and international shipping, could lead to non-compliance issues. The document specifies the applicable military standards and highlights the need for proper certification and marking for WPM. While many items show "No Packaging Data Required," bidders must be prepared to follow the general WPM and marking guidelines if applicable to their specific items.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is an Item Unique Identification (IUID) Checklist, referencing DFARS 252.211.7003. It outlines requirements for IUID marking for specific items.

• Item Requiring IUID Marking: Details include NSN (5996005721617ZR), Noun (AMPLIFIER SUBASSEMB), Initiator (Dam, Nghia T), Commercial Phone (801-864-8625), CAGE/Reference Numbers, Marking Guidance (Engineering Drawing/ECP/ECO), Marking Type, and Description/Location.
• Embedded Items: Specifies that certain items are embedded for NSN/Pseudo NSN 5996005721617ZR, with similar marking guidance and type fields.
• Date: The checklist was dated 08 MAR 2019.
• Remarks: For IUID information, refer to ECO 10A0039-H.

This document is relevant for bidders who will be required to comply with IUID marking requirements as specified by DFARS 252.211.7003. It provides specific details on the items requiring marking, the applicable standards (MIL-STD-130), and references for further information (ECO 10A0039-H).

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "REPAIR DATA LIST," provides a list of technical data and related documents required for repair activities associated with a specific NSN (National Stock Number) and Part Number. It details the types of documents available and how they are furnished.

• NSN: 5996005721617ZR
• Part Number: 345D585G01
• Noun/Title: AMPLIFIER SUBASSEMB
• Line Items: Lists specific document references (e.g., technical orders, drawings) with associated cage codes, revision numbers, and furnish codes.
• Furnished Method Code Legend: Explains the codes used to indicate how technical data is provided (e.g., furnished with solicitation, furnished with contract award, vendor data).

This document is crucial for bidders as it specifies the technical documentation that is either available or required for the repair or maintenance of the "AMPLIFIER SUBASSEMB." Bidders should review this list to understand what data they will receive or need to acquire to fulfill contract requirements. The "Furnished Method Code Legend" helps clarify the availability and source of this data.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document provides guidance and outlines contractor responsibilities for using the Commercial Asset Visibility Air Force (CAV AF) system. CAV AF is the mandated system of record for tracking Government-owned assets at contractor repair facilities, including those in contractor inventory.

• CAV AF Reporting Requirements: Contractors must ensure CAV AF accurately reflects physical assets on hand daily or within one business day of a maintenance action.
• System Access & Training: Requires DD Form 2875 for system authorization, digitally signed. Initial and annual DoD Information Assurance (IA) CyberAwareness Challenge training is mandatory for reporters. Training access and submission instructions are provided.
• Contractor Responsibilities: Includes ensuring asset accuracy, accountability of Government Furnished Property (GFP), adherence to disposition instructions for contract closure, and specific reporting for Nuclear Weapon Related Materiel (NWRM).
• Transactional Reporting: Details requirements for "Not-on-Contract" (NOC) receipts, "On Contract" receipts, and specific procedures for handling discrepancies, QDRs, and asset movements.
• Documentation: Emphasizes the proper use of DD Form 1348-1A for shipping and receipt transactions, and outlines procedures for when the CAV AF system is inoperable.
• Discrepancies: Outlines procedures for reporting transportation and item discrepancies using WebSDR and coordinating with DCMA.
• Contact Information: Provides points of contact for CAV AF System Administrators (SA) at Robins AFB, Hill AFB, and Tinker AFB for access and reporting assistance.

This document is critical for any bidder whose contract involves managing or repairing Government assets. It details the mandatory system (CAV AF) for tracking these assets, the specific reporting actions required, the necessary training and authorization for personnel, and the documentation standards (e.g., DD Form 1348-1A). Understanding these requirements is essential for accurate asset management, compliance, and avoiding potential contractual issues or reviews.