Remanufacture F16 Heat Exchange, 1660-01-046-0943, 1660-01-331-0068

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

This Statement of Work (SOW) details the requirements for the remanufacture of F-16 Heat Exchangers (Part Number 1660-01-331-0068, NSN 1660-01-331-0068, L8742918-1) to return them to a like-new condition.

• The work includes disassembly, cleaning, inspection, maintenance, core manufacturing, re-assembly, testing, and finishing of the end items.

• Core manufacturing for specific sections (Chapters 7 & 8 of TO 15A4-85-3) must be performed in-house.

• The Contractor must establish and maintain a parts control program, using Government-approved parts lists. Any deviation requires PCO approval.

• Replacement parts must be sourced from the OEM, authorized distributor, or DLA. Alternate sourcing requires specific authorization.

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

• Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) is required, including a plan for Continuity of Operations (COOP), Foreign Influence, and Cybersecurity.

• The remanufacture process must adhere to applicable Technical Orders (TOs) and OEM specifications.

• Initial Production Evaluation (IPE) will be conducted on three units per line item within 60 days of the first delivery order.

• Quality assurance reviews and acceptance by DCMA are required.

• Reporting requirements include various data items (e.g., End Item Report, Production Surge Plan, Technical Data Package) as specified by CDRLs.

• Not explicitly stated in the provided sections, but the work is to be performed at the contractor's facility.

• Compliance with federal, state, and local occupational safety and health regulations.

• Notification to the PCO within 8 hours for damage to Government property exceeding $500,000.00, and within 2 workdays for damage less than $500,000.00.

• Contractor employees must identify themselves and display appropriate identification.

• Surge requirements allow for a potential 20% increase in demand, requiring an initial surge plan.

• Cybersecurity requirements include developing and implementing a cybersecurity protection of supply chain information plan, referencing NIST SP 800-161 and NIST SP 800-53.

• Foreign Disclosure Restrictions apply.

Sources Sought / Market Research

This Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) is issued by the U.S. Air Force (423rd SCMS) for market research purposes to identify potential sources for the Remanufacture of Heat Exchangers for the F-16 platform. The government is seeking to determine if the effort can be competitive or a Small Business Set-Aside. This is NOT a Request for Proposal (RFP) or solicitation, and no contract will be awarded based on this notice. No funds are available for this solicited information.

• Remanufacture of Heat Exchangers (NSN: 1660-01-046-0943, 1660-01-331-0068; P/N: 764967-5, 764967-7).

• The contractor must be capable of furnishing all required labor, material, facilities, and equipment for repair, test, preservation, packaging, and return of a serviceable unit.

• Responsibilities include supply chain management, logistics, forecasting of parts, long-lead parts procurement, reparable forecasting, obsolescence issues, and delivery of completed assets.

• Estimated Repair Requirement: 80ea for each NSN/Part Number combination.

• Interested sources must select the “ADD ME TO INTERESTED VENDORS” button on SAM.gov to be considered.

• The government is interested in all potential sources, including Large Businesses, Small Businesses, Small Disadvantaged Businesses, 8(a)s, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, HUBZone Small Businesses, and Women-Owned Small Businesses.

• Responses to this SSS should include Part I Business Information as detailed in the document.

• Questions regarding the Tinker SAR Process should be submitted to the AFSC Small Business Office.

• SAR Package submission is electronic via DoD SAFE.

• Not applicable at this stage; this is for market research only.

• The government is interested in all business sizes and types.

• Potential sources are REQUIRED to complete a Source Approval Request (SAR) package if they wish to be qualified.

• The government states it "does" have associated technical data to provide to potential sources.

• Technical Orders (TOs) applicable to this synopsis are referenced.

• Information regarding Repair Data List (RDL), TOs, Public Sales Fact Sheet, and Engineering Drawings may be available in attachments.

• Organization: 423rd SCMS

• Workflow email: 423scms.guea.inquiries@us.af.mil

• AFSC Small Business Office email: afsc.sb.workflow@us.af.mil

• This is a Sources Sought Synopsis for market research only.

• Requests for a solicitation will not receive a response.

• Oral submissions are not acceptable.