Power Pitts Troubleshooting & Repair - McConnel AFB
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
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 (22 CONS/PKA) is conducting a Sources Sought to identify qualified vendors capable of providing troubleshooting and repair services for aircraft power pits and jet power units at McConnell Air Force Base, KS. This is for market research and planning purposes only; no solicitation exists. Responses are due June 12, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement involves providing all management, tools, supplies, equipment, and labor to fix Power Pit and Jet Power units in Buildings 1125 and 1126, and potentially Building 1124, at McConnell AFB. Specific tasks include:
- Troubleshooting and repairing Power Converter and Power Pit assemblies in Buildings 1125, 1126, and 1124.
- Addressing issues such as damaged track motors/tracks in Building 1125.
- Resolving power loss between wall units and pits in Building 1126 Center Bay.
- Repairing or replacing damaged/faulty power transfer cables in Building 1124 South Bay.
- Servicing specific Power Pit (Model: USS24S(12)-20X20-32X32-60D-400Hz(30)) and Jet Power (Part: 2913670.17BLU1, Model: JTP3 Plus 180KVA/480V/60HZ) units.
- Delivering all required parts and furnishing necessary personnel, labor, supervision, material, equipment, tools, transportation, and services for moving, assembly, and installation.
- Disposing of all packaging material.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Product/Service Code: J017 - Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Aircraft Launching, Landing, And Ground Handling Equipment
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: June 12, 2026, at 3:00 PM UTC
- Published: June 4, 2026
- Performance Period: No later than 45 days after contract award, with project start upon component readiness.
- Place of Performance: Building 1125 main hangar bay (Power Pit) and Building 1126 (Jet Power Unit) at McConnell AFB, KS.
Evaluation
Responses will be used solely for information and planning purposes to determine if an adequate number of qualified interested contractors exist. This notice does not constitute a solicitation, and the Government does not intend to award a contract based on responses.
Additional Notes
This is a voluntary submission; the Government will not pay for information provided. Proprietary information should be clearly marked. Contractor personnel must adhere to installation security policies, obtain base identification/vehicle passes, and are subject to NCI background checks. The Government will NOT provide any equipment, fuel, personnel, utilities, or facilities. Work hours are Monday through Friday, 0700-1600, excluding weekends and Federal Holidays, unless coordinated for emergency services. A safety plan is required.