FD20302600504 - Remanufacture of E-3 AI Gearbox Assembly, NSN 1680-01-083-2672AW
Overview
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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 United States Air Force (USAF), through the Air Force Sustainment Center (AFSC), has issued a Presolicitation for the Remanufacture of E-3 A1 Gearbox Assemblies (NSN 1680-01-083-2672AW). This effort is anticipated to result in a firm-fixed-price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with a 5-year basic period of performance. The contractor will be responsible for returning these critical aircraft components to a like-new condition. Interested parties should identify their interest and capability by June 26, 2026. The formal solicitation is anticipated around July 1, 2026, with proposals due by August 3, 2026.
Scope of Work
The selected contractor will provide all necessary labor, facilities, equipment, and materials for the comprehensive remanufacture of E-3 A1 Gearbox Assemblies. This includes:
- Disassembly, cleaning, inspection, maintenance, re-assembly, testing, and finishing actions.
- Ensuring items meet like-new condition in accordance with solicitation requirements.
- Remanufacturing between a minimum of 7 EA and a maximum of 16 EA units.
- Each unit transfers motion from the pilot's trim wheel to the stabilizer system.
- Delivery schedule: 1 EA after 90 days, then 1 EA every 30 days thereafter (early delivery acceptable).
- Additional items include Over and Above (negotiated), Data (Not Separately Priced), and Surge capabilities.
- Shipments will be directed to DLA DISTRIBUTION DEPOT HILL, HILL AFB, UT.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation (FD20302600504)
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)
- Period of Performance: 5-year basic period
- Set-Aside: Competitive requirement to approved sources; Qualification Requirements Apply.
- Presolicitation Published: June 11, 2026
- Interest/Capability Response Due: June 26, 2026
- Formal Solicitation Anticipated: On or about July 1, 2026
- Solicitation Response Due: August 3, 2026
- Estimated Award Date: September 30, 2026
Eligibility & Evaluation
This is a competitive requirement for approved sources. Vendors not previously qualified must submit a Source Approval Request (SAR) package. Offerors will need to specify their business size (e.g., large, small, small disadvantaged) and ownership (U.S. or foreign-owned). The Government will not be using policies in FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items.
Additional Notes
- Access to technical data requires a request via https://etims.cce.af.mil/ETIMS/index.
- Access to drawings requires a request to the A-Team via DD Form 2875 to wralc.tila.centra@us.af.mil.
- For concerns during proposal development (not solicitation requests), the Ombudsman can be contacted at 405-736-3273.
- Primary contact for this presolicitation is Amy Gil at amy.gil@us.af.mil.