Industry Day - Program Depot Management (PDM)
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 Department of the Air Force (AFLCMC/WAK Program Depot Maintenance office) is hosting a virtual Industry Day on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, to discuss Program Depot Maintenance (PDM) strategies for Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) F-15SA aircraft. This event aims to engage industry on critical maintenance, modification, functional testing, and delivery aspects. RSVP is required by May 21, 2026, 12:00 PM (EDT).
Purpose & Scope
This Industry Day, issued as a Special Notice, is part of market research related to Sources Sought FA8575_F15_PDM. The primary objective is to gather industry input on PDM and related inspections for F-15SA conversion jets. The scope of interest includes:
- Nondestructive inspections (on and off aircraft).
- Installation of assets that pass inspections.
- Government Furnished Property (GFP) management, including calibration and serviceability.
A draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the services required for RSAF F-15SA PDM, focusing on sustaining operational readiness and service longevity. Key technical requirements involve aircraft receipt, disassembly, structural and systems work (e.g., fuel tank bladders), compliance with Time Compliance Technical Orders (TCTOs), final processing, testing, and delivery.
Industry Day Details
- Format: Private 45-minute virtual sessions via Microsoft Teams.
- Date: Tuesday, May 26, 2026, from 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM EST.
- Vendor Presentations: Vendors should be prepared to present on their capabilities related to the sought areas (inspections, asset installation, GFP management).
- Associated NAICS: 336413 (Modification Of Equipment: Aircraft And Airframe Structural Components) with a 1250-employee size standard.
- Set-Aside: None specified for this Industry Day.
Performance Standards (from Draft PWS)
The draft PWS details stringent performance standards, including:
- Quality of Repair: Adherence to Technical Orders (TOs) and Country Specific Technical Orders (CSTOs), with metrics for inspection pass rates and limits on findings.
- Delivery: 117 Flow-Days per aircraft, with notification for late deliveries.
- CDRLs: Limits on rejections and late submissions.
- Acceptance Flight Quality: Aircraft must pass Functional Check Flights (FCF) within five attempts.
- Compliance: Contractor personnel qualifications, 100% adherence to Contractor Quality Management System (QMS), and specific Government Acceptance Rate (GAR) for Safety of Flight inspections.
Place of Performance (from Draft PWS)
The primary place of performance is anticipated to be the Contractor's facility in Saudi Arabia, with potential travel to RSAF operating bases for inspections.
Action Items & Deadlines
- RSVP/Time Slot Sign-up Deadline: May 21, 2026, by 4:00 PM EDT. Respond to the RFI to receive a link for time slot selection.
- Read-Ahead Materials: Provide by May 22, 2026.
- Contact: Chantel Cummings at chantel.cummings@us.af.mil for RSVP. For RFI submissions, email PCO (leon.Castellano@us.af.mil), Buyer (chantel.cummings@us.af.mil), LM (jermiah.johson.65@us.af.mil), and Engineer (ryan.patterson.1@us.af.mil).