Remanufacture of Centrifugal Fan

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document, "REPAIR/REMANUFACTURE QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMODITY CRITICAL SAFETY AND CRITICAL APPLICATION ITEMS," outlines the requirements for potential sources seeking to become qualified repair or remanufacture sources for specific Air Force Sustainment Center (AFSC) commodity items. The goal is to ensure Operational Safety, Suitability, and Effectiveness (OSS&E) in compliance with relevant Air Force and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) guidelines.

• Potential sources must submit a Source Approval Request (SAR) package.

• SAR packages must adhere to specific categories (Category I, II, or III) based on the source's experience with the exact or similar item.

• Submissions require comprehensive documentation including technical data, quality assurance documentation, quality history, sub-tier supplier information, and process details.

• Significant industrial processes must be identified and may require NADCAP or other third-party certifications.

• Potential sources must demonstrate legal rights to use technical data.

• The document specifies requirements for obtaining Engineering Support Activity (ESA) source approval.

• The level of effort (repair or remanufacture) will be defined by applicable technical data and contract documents.

• SAR packages are to be submitted electronically as a single .pdf file.

• Submissions are directed to the AFSC Small Business Office (SBO).

• Evaluation is conducted by the ESA, which may require a Pre-Award Survey, Initial Production Evaluation, or other production verification processes.

• A potential source may be required to provide a technical briefing.

• The contracting officer is not required to delay award to allow for qualification.

• Not explicitly detailed in the provided sections, but the process is for qualifying repair sources for specific commodity items.

• Revision 2 of the RQR is provided.

• Contact information for the AFSC Small Business Office, TO Public Sales Office, and 448th Strategic Alternate Sourcing Program Office (SASPO) is included in Appendix F.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, AFMC Form 762A, is a Repair Data List (RDL) that provides information related to a specific part number and its associated data requirements. It is dated June 2, 2020.

• Part Number: 3001014-10
• NSN: 4140016315045TP
• Noun/Title: FAN, CENTRIFUGAL
• CAGE Code: 6TTF1
• Revision: 1
• Document Reference Number/Accomplished Document Number: 15H3-2-10-13
• Furnished Method Code Legend: Provides codes indicating how technical data is furnished (e.g., with solicitation, with contract award, government document, contractor must acquire, etc.).

This form indicates the specific part number and its description (FAN, CENTRIFUGAL) for which repair data is being listed. The "Furnished Method Code Legend" is crucial for bidders to understand the availability and source of technical data required for repair, which can impact proposal preparation and the ability to perform the work. Bidders should review this legend to determine if they need to acquire data or if it is provided.

Sources Sought / Market Research

This Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) is issued by the U.S. Air Force (423rd SCMS) to conduct market research for the "Remanufacture" of Centrifugal Fans (NSN: 4140-01-631-5045TP, P/N: 3001014-10). The government is seeking to identify potential sources and 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 market research. No funds are available for the solicited information.

• The contractor must be capable of furnishing all labor, material, facilities, and equipment to accomplish repair, test, preservation, packaging, and return of the unit to a "like new" condition.

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

• Specific part numbers and estimated repair requirements over a 5-year period are:

  • 3001014-10 (NSN: 4140-01-631-5045TP): 120ea
  • MSA10767 (NSN: 4140-00-775-6836TP): 15ea
  • MSA7484A (NSN: 4140-00-602-5573TP): 5ea

• The government does not have associated technical data to provide. Potential sources must independently acquire necessary technical data.

• Technical Orders (TOs) applicable to this synopsis are referenced, and requests for TOs should be submitted to the Tinker AFB Public Sales Office.

• Potential sources wishing to be qualified must complete a Source Approval Request (SAR) package as specified in the Qualification Requirements (QR) for this item.

• Interested sources must select "ADD ME TO INTERESTED VENDORS" to participate.

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

• The submission deadline is not explicitly stated but responses should be sent to the contact email at the beginning of the SSS.

• Oral submissions are not acceptable.

• The government is interested in all businesses, 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.

• The NAICS Code is 336413 with a Size Standard of 1250 employees.

• Organization: 423rd SCMS

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

• For SAR process questions, contact the AFSC Small Business Office at afsc.sb.workflow@us.af.mil.

• This notice is for informational and planning purposes only and is subject to change. It is not binding to the Government.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a fact sheet from the Technical Order (TO) Public Sales Office at Tinker AFB, Oklahoma. It serves as the centralized point for releasing Technical Orders (TOs) authorized for defense industry partners for requests originating from Tinker, Robins, and Hill Air Force Bases. The office directs requesters to email AFLCMC.LZP.PUBSALES@us.af.mil for all requests.

This fact sheet outlines the procedures and requirements for obtaining Technical Orders (TOs) that may be necessary to support a bid on a US DoD or US Government contract. Key points for potential bidders include:

• Solicitation Support: Requests for TOs supporting a solicitation must be submitted to the announcing contracting office.
• Existing Contract Support: Requests for TOs supporting an existing contract require submission of an AFTO Form 43.
• Non-USAF FMS Support: TO 00-5-19 provides guidance for requests supporting Non-USAF Managed Foreign Military Sales contracts.
• Unsolicited Bids/RFIs/Public Sales: Requests supporting unsolicited bids, RFIs, or public sales require specific documentation:
  • A current, signed DD Form 2345.
  • A request on company letterhead, signed by the company president (or designated representative), including contact information, company background, justification, intended use of data, and a complete list of TO Numbers (part numbers and NSNs are not acceptable).
• Fees: There is a fee of $65.00 per approved TO, plus shipping costs for physical media.
• Processing Time: Allow 30 calendar days for request processing.

Contact information for the TO Public Sales Office is provided (Email: AFLCMC.LZP.PUBSALES@us.af.mil, Phone: (405) 736-3868/3197 or DSN: 336-3868/3197).