New Spindle Spindle Assembly

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation (FA822826R0002) is for the procurement of Balance Spindle assemblies for the F-22 and B-2 Power Take Off (PTO) shafts. The assemblies must be dynamically balanced to tight tolerances to prevent the generation or amplification of torsional vibration.

• Procurement of F-22 and B-2 Balance Spindle assemblies.

• Assemblies must be dynamically balanced to tight tolerances.

• Contract Type: Not explicitly stated, but implied to be Firm Fixed Price based on page 3.

• Period of Performance: Delivery period from 04 Feb 2026 to 04 Jul 2026 for all items.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated.

• Offer Due Date: 16 Feb 2026, 11:30 PM.

• Evaluation Criteria: Not detailed in the provided pages. FAR 52.212-1 (Instructions to Offerors) and FAR 52.212-3 (Offeror Representations and Certifications) are incorporated by reference.

• The acquisition is marked as UNRESTRICTED.

• The solicitation includes numerous FAR and DFARS clauses incorporated by reference, covering areas such as payment instructions (WAWF), unique item identification, representations and certifications, Buy American Act, and trade agreements.

• Attachments include a Product Description (dated 31 Oct 2025) and a Single Source Justification (dated 10 Dec 2025).

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for the acquisition of commercial items, specifically Balance Spindle Assemblies required for Power Take Off (PTO) shafts. The acquisition is a sole source to Goodrich Corporation Collins Aerospace.

• Purchase of Balance Spindle Assemblies for PTO shafts.

• Delivery terms: FOB Destination.

• Delivery Period: February 4, 2026 – July 4, 2026.

• Delivery Location: Hill AFB.

• Offers are due by 2330 MT, February 3, 2026.

• Submission method: Electronic mail to merrick.flygare@us.af.mil and costadena.bournakis@us.af.mil.

• All questions or comments must be sent via email by 2330 MT, January 30, 2026.

• Offerors must provide Cage code when submitting an offer.

• Offerors must be registered in SAM.

• Applicable clauses include FAR 52.212-1, FAR 52.212-4, and FAR 52.212-5 (with specific checked clauses listed).

• This is a SOLE SOURCE acquisition.

• NAICS Code: 332721

• Small Business Size Standard: 500 Employees

• The solicitation is issued as a Request For Quotation (RFQ).

• The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation.

• Attachments referenced: Product Description (PD), Sole Source Justification (SSJ), Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL).

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document specifies the required Balance Spindle Assemblies for the CMXG Balance Spindle Assembly procurement. It details the specific part numbers, product descriptions, and quantities needed for both F-22 and B-2 aircraft.

• F-22 Requirements:
  • U11086: Housing Assembly F-22 (Quantity: 2)
  • U11084: Balance Spindle F-22 (Quantity: 1)
  • U11085: Balance Spindle F-22 (Quantity: 1)
• B-2 Requirements:
  • U11086: Housing Assembly B-2 (Quantity: 1)
  • U10106: Balance Spindle B-2 (Quantity: 1)
  • U11202: Balance Spindle Assembly B-2 (Quantity: 1)
• Basic Services: A Certificate of Compliance/Completion is required, referencing Technical Orders TM/WI F-22-D-OO-004 & TO 16G5-5-4-3.
• CDRL A001: Certificate of Compliance, to be returned with completed parts to Hill Air Force Base (HAFB).

Bidders must use this information to identify the exact components and quantities required for the overhaul of F-22 and B-2 Power Take Off (PTO) shafts. The specifications are critical for quoting and manufacturing the correct parts. The delivery address and warranty information are also provided.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) that specifies data items to be delivered by a contractor. It outlines the requirements for a "Certificate of Compliance" related to the "Balance Spindle Assembly" system.

• Data Item Number: A001
• Title: Certificate of Compliance
• Subtitle: Compliance Report
• Authority: DI-MGMT-81356
• Contract Reference: PD Para. 2.1
• Frequency: As Required (ASREQ)
• Submission: First submission due by the date specified in Block 16. Subsequent submissions are also detailed in Block 16.
• Content Requirement: The certificate must include information on equipment compliance as required by technical orders TM/WI F-22-D-OO-004 and TO 16G5-5-4-3.
• Format: One copy of each submittal must be provided electronically in Microsoft Office compatible format.
• Distribution: Authorized for Department of Defense and U.S. DoD contractors only. Other requests must be referred to the USAF Program Office.
• Addressee: OO-ALC/CMXG/EN at Hill AFB, UT, Attn: Mark Robison.

This CDRL details a specific data deliverable required from the contractor: a Certificate of Compliance. Bidders need to understand the requirements for this certificate, including its content, format, submission process, and the specific technical orders it must reference, to accurately price and plan for its production as part of their proposal.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a "Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition)" for the procurement of Balance Spindle assemblies. It outlines the necessity for these assemblies, which are required for the overhaul of PTO shafts and must be dynamically balanced to prevent torsional vibration.

This document is relevant to potential bidders as it explains why the government intends to solicit from a single source, Collins Aerospace. The justification is based on Collins Aerospace holding proprietary designs, technical data, assembly drawings, and engineering methodologies for the balance equipment. The document also states that Collins Aerospace has no authorized distributors or resellers for these specific assemblies. The acquisition is deemed necessary to avoid work stoppages due to the need for repair of existing balance equipment, which can only be serviced by Collins Aerospace. Future market research will be conducted to identify additional sources, but until Collins Aerospace is willing to sell the rights, the equipment must be acquired directly from them. The Contracting Officer has determined that only a single source is reasonably available in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1).