Remanufacture of the B-1 Electro-Mechanical Actuator
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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 is soliciting for the Remanufacture of B-1 Electro-Mechanical Actuators (NSN: 1680-01-267-9557RK, Part Number R16115). This is an unrestricted solicitation for a Firm-Fixed-Price, Definite Quantity contract, with a contemplated one-year base and an option for a second year. The government anticipates a sole source award to Whippany Actuation Systems LLC (CAGE 81039), as noted in the opportunity description. Proposals are due by July 7, 2026.
Scope of Work
The primary objective is to remanufacture Electro-Mechanical Actuators to a like-new condition, including disassembly, cleaning, inspection, maintenance, re-assembly, testing, and finishing. This effort includes "Beyond Economic Repair" (BER) services for up to 24 units and potential "Over and Above" work. The contractor must provide all necessary material, facilities, labor, parts, equipment, and expertise, adhering to applicable Technical Orders (TOs) and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specifications. Key requirements include:
- Remanufacture: B-1 Electro-Mechanical Actuators (NSN: 1680-01-267-9557RK).
- Quality: Compliance with AS9100, ISO 9001:2015, or equivalent quality systems.
- Reporting: Extensive data deliverables including Commercial Asset Visibility (CAV) Reporting, Contract Depot Maintenance (CDM) Monthly Production Reports, Government Property (GP) Inventory Reports, Production Surge Plans, Technical Data Packages (TDP), and Shipping Discrepancy Reports (SF-364).
- Logistics: Item Unique Identification (IUID) marking per MIL-STD-130, specific packaging requirements (ISPM 15, MIL-STD-2073-1, MIL-STD-129), and management of Government Furnished Property (GFP).
- Surge Capability: Development of a Production Surge Plan.
- Supply Chain: Addressing obsolescence, diminishing manufacturing sources (DMSMS), and Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM).
Contract Details
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price, Definite Quantity.
- Duration: One 2-year term is contemplated (base year + 1 option year).
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted.
- Place of Performance: S Coffeyville, OK.
- Funding: Obligation is contingent upon availability of appropriated funds.
- GFP: Government will furnish 24 Electro-Mechanical Actuators (NSN: 1680012679557, Part R16115) for use.
Submission & Evaluation
Proposals will be evaluated solely on price, with award made to the offeror with the lowest total evaluated price (TEP) conforming to all solicitation requirements. Offerors must complete Blocks 13 and 27 of the SF 1447. Price reasonableness and balance will be evaluated, with unbalanced pricing potentially leading to ineligibility. A Pre-Award Survey and/or Initial Production Evaluation (IPE) is required. Vendors not previously qualified must submit a Source Approval Request (SAR) package. The government reserves the right to award without discussions.
Deadlines & Contacts
- Proposal Due Date: July 7, 2026, 4:00 PM Z.
- Primary Contact: Jessica Vinyard (jessica.vinyard.1@us.af.mil).
- Secondary Contact: Matthew Churchwell (matthew.churchwell.2@us.af.mil).