Overhaul of E-3 Electro-Mechanical Actuator
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 soliciting proposals for the Overhaul of E-3 Electro-Mechanical Actuators under a Total Small Business Set-Aside. This will be a 3-year Firm Fixed Price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for services including Teardown, Test & Evaluation (TT&E), Minor Overhaul, and Major Overhaul. Proposals are due July 23, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all necessary material, facilities, labor, parts, equipment, and expertise to remanufacture E-3 Electro-Mechanical Actuators, restoring them to a like-new condition. This includes disassembly, cleaning, inspection, rehabilitation, re-assembly, testing, finishing, and all required packing and preservation. The scope covers both minor and major overhauls, with specific procedures detailed in the Performance Work Statement.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: 3-year Firm Fixed Price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)
- Period of Performance: Ordering period from June 2026 through June 2029, or until maximum quantities are reached.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Response Due: July 23, 2026, at 2:00 PM (CST)
- Published: June 3, 2026
Key Requirements & Deliverables
- Qualification: Interested vendors not previously qualified must submit a Source Approval Request (SAR) package to the Tinker AFB Small Business Office.
- Pre-Award Survey/Initial Production Evaluation (IPE): Required.
- Technical Data Access: Requests for technical data (including TOs) must be emailed to Nonika Allen and Shannon Reed on company letterhead, including the solicitation number and a current, approved DD Form 2345. Drawings require a DD Form 2875 request to wralc.tila.centra@us.af.mil.
- Reporting: Mandatory reports include Commercial Asset Visibility (CAV) Reporting (daily), Contract Depot Maintenance (CDM) Monthly Production Report, Government Property Inventory Report (annual), Production Surge Plan, and Report of Shipping (Item) and Packaging Discrepancy.
- Item Unique Identification (IUID): Required per DFARS 252.211-7003, with specific marking instructions in MIL-STD-130 and TO 8A1-36-6-3.
- Government Property: Contractors must manage Government Furnished Property (GFP) and adhere to inventory reporting requirements (DI-MGMT-80441D).
- Packaging: Compliance with MIL-STD-2073-1 and MIL-STD-129, including ISPM No. 15 for Wood Packaging Material.
Evaluation
Award will be made to the offeror with the lowest total evaluated price (TEP) that conforms to all solicitation requirements. Proposals will be evaluated for completeness, price reasonableness, and unbalanced pricing. Offerors are not required to submit certified cost or pricing data initially, but it may be requested if adequate price competition is not determined.
Additional Notes
Funds are not presently available; the Government's obligation is contingent upon appropriation. An Ombudsman is available for unresolved concerns after initial contact with the Contracting Officer.