PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE- Overhaul of B1 Torque tube assembly

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This notice is a pre-solicitation announcement for the overhaul of the B-1 Torque Tube Assembly (NSN: 1680-01-143-5429RK, P/N: NF53602-01B). The contractor will be responsible for all labor, facilities, equipment, and materials to perform the overhaul, ensuring the component is returned to its original life expectancy. A firm-fixed-price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with a 5-year base period is contemplated.

• Overhaul of B-1 Torque Tube Assembly.

• The work includes reworking, rehabilitating, or replacing worn or damaged components, reassembly, and testing.

• Deliver 5 units every 240 days for the base period, with a minimum of 5 units and a maximum of 180 units.

• Early delivery is acceptable.

• Item 0002: Over and Above (to be negotiated).

• Item 0003: Data (Not Separately Priced).

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ).

• Period of Performance: One 5-year base period.

• Estimated Value: Not specified in this notice.

• A solicitation is intended to be issued on or about June 3, 2026, with a closing response date of July 3, 2026.

• Estimated award date is on or about August 10, 2026.

• This notice is not a formal request for proposal.

• All questions must be submitted in writing via E-mail and may be posted publicly with responses.

• Offerors must specify their business size and type (e.g., large, small, small disadvantaged, 8(a), women-owned, HUBZone, veteran-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned) and whether they are U.S. or foreign-owned.

• Qualification Requirements Apply. Vendors not previously qualified must submit a Source Approval Request (SAR) package.

• Engineering source approval is required.

• A Small Business Set Aside Solicitation is contemplated.

• Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to satisfy the requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice.

• Technical data requests must be submitted via email to AFLCMC.LZP.PUBSALES@us.af.mil, including company letterhead, solicitation number, specific data needed, and a copy of DD Form 2345.

• The Government is not using policies contained in Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items.

• An Ombudsman is available to hear concerns from offerors at 405-736-3273 (not for solicitation requests).

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for the overhaul of Torque Tube Assemblies for the Department of the Air Force, Air Force Sustainment Center at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma.

• The primary work involves the disassembly, cleaning, inspection, rehabilitation, re-assembly, testing, and finishing of Torque Tube Assemblies to return them to a like-new condition.

• Specific work requirements are detailed in Section 2, including basic overhaul procedures, handling of obsolete or diminishing manufacturing sources (DMSMS), and requirements for replacement parts.

• The document also covers requirements for consumable parts replacement, with a specific mention of the Packing Retainer (2 each) for NSN 1680011435429RK, P/N NF53602-01B, which must be replaced at 100% during overhaul.

• Quality Product: 100% of end-items identified as serviceable must be delivered defect-free.

• Delivery Performance: 100% of end-items must be delivered in accordance with the contractual delivery schedule.

• Reporting Requirements: All reports must be submitted in accordance with contractual requirements for completeness and timeliness.

• The PWS is associated with PR NO: FD20302600598-00 and AF CONTRACT NO: XXXXX-X.

• The place of performance is Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma.

• The period of performance is not explicitly stated in the provided sections but is tied to the delivery schedule.

• Pre-Award Survey (PAS): Required unless waived by the Government, focusing on facility capabilities, ST/STE, and test plans.

• Initial Production Evaluation (IPE): Required within 90 days of first delivery order, unless waived, involving the evaluation of three units.

• Reporting: Various data requirements are specified, including end-item reports, production reports, and counterfeit prevention programs.

• Quality Program: Contractor must maintain a quality system and comply with deficiency reporting procedures.

• Special Tools and Test Equipment (ST/STE): Contractor is responsible for furnishing required ST/STE, with specific requirements for demonstration and calibration.

• Parts Control: Contractor must establish a parts control program and use Government-approved parts lists, with procedures for requesting deviations.

• Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM): Contractor must develop and implement a SCRM plan, including Continuity of Operations (COOP), Foreign Influence, and Cybersecurity aspects.

• Government Property: Requirements for handling and disposition of Government Furnished Property (GFP).

• Item Unique Identification (IUID): Contractor must implement IUID marking in accordance with MIL-STD-130.

• Surge: Government has the option to request a 20% increase above contract quantities for surge requirements.