Remanufacture of F16 Heat Exchanger
Overview
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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, AFSC PZABB, has issued a Solicitation for the Remanufacture of F16 Heat Exchangers. This opportunity seeks a contractor to restore F16 heat exchangers to a like-new condition under a Firm-Fixed-Price Requirements Type Contract. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due by August 4, 2026, at 12:00 PM CT.
Scope of Work
The primary objective is the remanufacture of F-16 Heat Exchangers (NSN 1660-01-331-0068), which are air-to-air, primary and secondary units for cooling jet engine bleed air. The scope encompasses disassembly, cleaning, inspection, maintenance, in-house core manufacturing, re-assembly, testing, and finishing. The contractor must furnish all necessary materials, including aluminum alloy and other metals, support equipment, and tools. Provisions for "Over and Above" work are included for tasks discovered during performance.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: 5-year Firm-Fixed-Price Requirements Type Contract, consisting of a 3-year basic ordering period and two 2-year option ordering periods.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business.
- NAICS Code: 336413 (Other Aircraft Part and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing) with a 1,250-employee size standard.
- Place of Performance: The ultimate delivery location is DLA Distribution Depot Oklahoma at Tinker AFB, but the contractor's place of performance is not explicitly stated.
- Government Furnished Property (GFP): GFP, specifically F-16 Heat Exchangers, may be furnished for repair, with details provided for NSN 1660-01-331-0068.
Key Requirements & Deliverables
- Quality Assurance: Higher Level Contract Quality Requirements are mandated, requiring compliance with ISO 9001-2015 and AS9100 standards. An Initial Production Evaluation (IPE) is required within 60 days of the first delivery order, involving three units.
- Identification & Data: Item Unique Identification (IUID) marking is required per MIL-STD-130. A Technical Data Package (TDP) is also a key deliverable, defining design, configuration, and performance.
- Reporting: Extensive data reporting is required via Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs), including:
- Commercial Asset Visibility (CAV) Reporting (CAV AF system is mandatory for tracking Government-owned assets).
- Contract Depot Maintenance (CDM) Monthly Production Reports.
- Government Property (GP) Inventory Reports (for GFP and Contractor Acquired Property).
- Report of Shipping (Item) and Packaging Discrepancy (SF 364).
- Production Surge Plan (detailing capability to accelerate production).
- Logistics: Specific packaging instructions (SPI No. 01-046-0943) and general packaging requirements (MIL-STD-129, MIL-STD-2073-1) must be followed, including Wood Packaging Material (WPM) restrictions. F.O.B. Destination is recommended for transportation.
- Security: Contractors must develop and implement a Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) plan, including Continuity of Operations (COOP), Foreign Influence, and Cybersecurity measures.
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposal Submission: Offerors must complete specific blocks on the SF 1447 and submit their proposals. Access to Technical Orders (TOs) and drawings must be requested.
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the offeror with the lowest total evaluated price (TEP), provided the proposal conforms to all solicitation requirements. Price will be the sole evaluated factor. A Pre-Award Survey may be required.
- Key Deadlines: Offers are due by August 4, 2026, at 12:00 PM CT.
Contacts
- Primary: Jessica Vinyard (jessica.vinyard.1@us.af.mil)
- Secondary: Matthew Churchwell (matthew.churchwell.2@us.af.mil, 4057394809)