KC-135 Multipoint Refueling System Repair

Quick Summary

The United States Air Force Sustainment Center (AFSC) at Tinker AFB is contemplating a Firm Fixed-Price Requirements type contract for the Repair of KC-135 Multipoint Refueling System components. This is a Presolicitation for a sole source requirement to Cobham Mission Systems (Cage U1918), though other responsible sources may submit capability statements for consideration.

Scope of Work

The requirement, defined by Purchase Request FD2030-25-01534, involves comprehensive maintenance services for numerous KC-135 aircraft components. Services include:

• Test, Tag, and Evaluate (TT&E)
• Repair (including In-Storage Maintenance)
• No Fault Found (NFF) services
• Overhaul These services apply to a wide range of parts such as Fuel Door Assemblies, Hose Drum Assemblies, Aircraft Pylons, Torque Drum Units, Drogue Assemblies, Park Brake Actuators, Jettison Hose Units, Pod Controllers, Gull-Wing Door Assemblies, Fairing Assemblies, Vane Pump Assemblies, Service Carriage Assemblies, Drive Assemblies, Control Units, Valves, Pin Assemblies, Drive Units, Generators, Power Supply Units, Flight Refueling Pods, Gear Assemblies, Winding Handle Assemblies, Hydraulic Motors, and Flowmeters. Additional requirements include Material Lay-in, Contractor Field Team (CFT) Labor and Material, Travel, Engineering Support, Repair Management, and Over and Above (O&A).

Contract Details & Timeline

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price Requirements type.
• Period of Performance: Basic Year with Four 1-Year Options.
• Set-Aside: N/A (Sole Source to Cobham Mission Systems).
• Solicitation Release: On or about June 10, 2026.
• Response Due Date: August 10, 2026.
• Estimated Award Date: On or about August 3, 2027.
• Contracting Method: Part 15, Contracting by Negotiation.

Eligibility & Submission

• Qualification Requirements Apply: Engineering source approval is required. Interested parties should contact the Source Development Office, OC-ALC/SB at 405-739-7243 for qualification information. Award will not be delayed pending qualification of additional sources.
• Sole Source: This is a sole source requirement to Cobham Mission Systems (Cage U1918). However, in accordance with RFO 5.101(c)(vi) and 6.103-1, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation for consideration.
• Offeror Information: Respondents must specify their business size (e.g., large, small, small disadvantaged, women-owned, HUBZone, veteran-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned) and whether they are a U.S. or foreign-owned firm.
• Questions: All questions must be submitted in writing via E-mail to the contracting office. Vendor identities will not be disclosed.
• Electronic Procedures: Electronic procedures will be used for this solicitation.

Additional Information

• Ombudsman: An Ombudsman is available at 405-736-3273 to address concerns from offerors during the proposal development phase. This number is not for solicitation requests.
• Shipping: Shipping instructions will be provided by the Production Management Specialist (PMS).
• Data: Data requirements include Commercial Asset Visibility Air Force (CAV AF) Reporting and Contract Data Requirements List (CDRLs) DD FORM 1423, not separately priced.