Jet Engine Noise Suppressors including Fire Suppression Systems Repair & Installation

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This document is a Sources Sought Synopsis for Jet Engine Noise Suppressors, including Fire Suppression Systems Repair & Installation. It serves as a market survey to identify potential sources with the necessary expertise, capabilities, and experience for the qualification, production, relocation, and repair of 129 Jet Engine Noise Suppressors (types A-18, T-4, T-9, T-10, T-11, and T-12). The scope includes repair of associated fire suppression systems using approved clean agents (FK-5-1-12, water, and carbon dioxide).

This document is relevant to potential bidders as it outlines the government's intent to research the market for these services. It includes a Contractor Capability Survey with detailed questions covering general capabilities, experience with jet engine noise suppressors and fire suppression systems, repair experience, technical data generation, production capacity, quality assurance, and specific repair capabilities. The synopsis also provides contact information for Contracting Officers and the Program Manager for inquiries. Responses are due by February 13, 2026. The government is assessing potential set-aside decisions based on market research responses. Participation in this survey does not guarantee future solicitation participation, and no expenses will be reimbursed.

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

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for repairs, refurbishments, and relocations of United States Air Force (USAF) Noise Suppressors (NSs), also known as Hush Houses. The primary goal is to maintain the operational capability of these systems, ensuring safety and minimizing downtime.

• Repairs/Refurbishments: Restoration or replacement of parts to return NSs to serviceable condition, including disassembly, cleaning, inspection, repair/replacement of components, reassembly, and testing. This includes sustaining all Fire Suppression Systems (FSS) and potentially converting them to a newer model.

• Relocations: Complete disassembly, transportation, repair/refurbishment, reassembly, and testing of individual NSs to restore full operational capability.

• Specific Tasks: The contractor will perform various tasks including site assessments, coordination for gaining sites, transportation, disassembly/packaging, removal of debris, loading, potential storage, utility installation coordination, unloading, and verification testing.

• Types of NSs: The effort covers multiple NS models including A/F32A-18, A/F32T-4, A/F32T-9, A/F37T-10, A/F37T-11, A/F37T-12, and T-56 Enclosures.

• Quality of Repair: Repaired assets must meet applicable drawings and technical orders, pass initial acceptance testing with a minimum of 95% success rate, and no more than one Product Quality Deficiency Report (PQDR) or Quality Deficiency Report (QDR) per year.

• Delivery of Repair: Assets must be delivered according to the contract schedule, with no more than two late deliveries per year.

• Telephone Support: A hotline must be available during defined periods, with technical response within 4 hours for emergencies and 8 hours for non-emergencies.

• Reporting: Production must be reported in CAV-AF, with data on actions taken.

• CDRL Deliverables: Strict adherence to quality standards for Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) deliverables is required, with limits on rejections and late submissions.

• Period: Five-year contract (basic plus four option years).

• Place: Services will be performed at USAF installations globally (CONUS and OCONUS). Extensive travel is anticipated.

• Government Property: The contractor is responsible for Government-furnished property.

• Software: A WASP account is required for access to ACSMT.

• Technical Orders (T.O.s): Contractor must obtain and use the latest applicable T.O.s.

• Quality Management System (QMS): 100% compliance with the QMS is required.

• Safety: A comprehensive safety and health program must be established and maintained.