Magnetron Sputter Repair

SOL #: FA822826Q0005SolicitationSole Source

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE
Dept Of The Air Force
FA8228 AFSC OL H PZIM
HILL AFB, UT, 84056-5805, United States

Place of Performance

Hill Air Force Base, UT

NAICS

Electroplating (332813)

PSC

Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Aircraft Launching, Landing, And Ground Handling Equipment (J017)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

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Posted
Feb 26, 2026
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Submission Deadline
Mar 26, 2026, 11:00 PM

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 is issuing a Request For Quotation (RFQ) for Magnetron Sputter Repair services. This Sole Source Requirement seeks an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for the repair of various aircraft landing gear outer cylinders using the magnetron sputtering process. The primary goal is to restore the inner diameter of these components to a serviceable condition. Quotations are due by March 26, 2026, at 5:00 PM MST.

Scope of Work

The contractor will provide services for the repair of outer cylinders and yokes for landing gear across multiple aircraft types, including A-10, B-52, C-5, F-15, and T-38. The core service involves restoring the inner diameter of these components using the magnetron sputtering process. This includes necessary surface preparation, cleaning, and grit blasting per drawing 20157831. Shot peening will be performed by the government prior to shipment. The contractor must ensure parts are protected from damage and corrosion during possession and transport.

Contract & Timeline

  • Opportunity Type: Request For Quotation (RFQ)
  • Contract Type: Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), implying Firm Fixed Price for individual line items.
  • Duration: One base year plus four option years, with ordering periods extending from April 27, 2026, through April 26, 2031, and potentially beyond.
  • Set-Aside: Sole Source Requirement.
  • NAICS Code: 332813 (Small Business Size Standard: 500 employees).
  • Product Service Code: J017 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Aircraft Launching, Landing, And Ground Handling Equipment).
  • Place of Performance: Contractor facility for repair, with return to 532 CMMXS, Hill Air Force Base, UT.
  • Response Due: March 26, 2026, 5:00 PM MST.
  • Published Date: February 26, 2026.

Key Requirements & Deliverables

The contractor is required to return repaired outer cylinders to Hill AFB within 30 calendar days of receipt. Quality must adhere to specified Technical Orders (TOs) and drawings. Key data deliverables include:

  • CDRL A002 (Completion Report): A shop routing document accompanying each part, certifying completion with stamp/signature/initial and date, and any data collection required by the TO.
  • CDRL A001 (Validation Report): Records of testing, validation, or verification provided upon government request within 7 business days.
  • CDRL A003 (Accident Incident Report): Prompt reporting (within 24 hours) of any damage to government property or injury to personnel. Government-furnished property (outer cylinders) will be identified at the task order level. Government inspection will occur upon delivery to Building 507 at Hill AFB.

Evaluation

Evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed in the provided summaries, but standard FAR and DFARS clauses are incorporated. The government reserves the right to cancel the solicitation.

Additional Notes

This solicitation incorporates clauses and provisions by reference, accessible at acquisition.gov. Primary contact for this opportunity is Hayden Thurston (hayden.thurston@us.af.mil, 801-777-4199).

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