Remanufacture of the F-16 Accessory Drive Gearbox (ADG) and Jet Fuel Starter (JFS)

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a pre-solicitation synopsis for a Multiple Award Contract (MAC) - Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) for the remanufacture of Accessory Drive Gearboxes (ADG) and Jet Fuel Starters (JFS). These components are used in the Secondary Power System of the F-16 C/D Aircraft. This synopsis is not a Request for Proposal (RFP) or Request for Quote (RFQ) but serves to notify potential offerors of an upcoming solicitation.

• Remanufacture of Accessory Drive Gearbox (ADG) (NSN:2835012080169RP)

• Remanufacture of Jet Fuel Starters (JFS) (NSNs:2835013083769RP, 2835016892101RP)

• The ADG interfaces between the JFS and the Power Take-Off (PTO) shaft.

• Various CLINs are listed for specific services including overhauls, first articles, "over and above" work, and commonly missing parts for both ADG and JFS.

• Contract Type: Multiple Award Contract (MAC) - Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ).

• Contract Period: Five (5) year base contract with one (1) five (5) year option, for a potential total contract length of 10 years.

• Estimated Contract Ceiling: $96.124M for the 10-year period.

• Estimated Award Date: April 2026.

• Estimated FY for contract period: 2026-2036.

• IDIQ Yearly Minimum/Maximum Orders: ADG 10/30, JFS 14/42.

• Sources must be qualified prior to award. Interested vendors not previously approved must submit a Source Approval Request (SAR) package.

• Evaluation Criteria: Offerors must meet qualification requirements to be eligible for award.

• Delivery orders will be issued via Fair Opportunity Proposal Request (FOPR) only to qualified sources, with price competition and past performance considered as needed.

• Proposed Solicitation Number: FA825226R0073.

• Closing Response Date: As documented on SAM.gov.

• Set-aside Status: Full and open to qualified sources.

• Restricted to Qualified Sources: FAR Part 52.209-1 applies. Vendors must be qualified.

• Qualification Point of Contact (POC): Jeffrey Wigington, jeffrey.wigington@us.af.mil.

• Contracting Specialist: Angel McKenzie, angel.mckenzie.2@us.af.mil.

• Contracting Officer: Leslie Trice, leslie.trice@us.af.mil.

• Contracting Office Address: Department of the Air Force, Directorate of Contracting, Hill Air Force Base, UT 84056-5825.

• Attachments: RQR (Request for Qualifications/Requirements).

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document outlines the qualification requirements for becoming an approved source to repair the F-16 Accessory Drive Gearbox (ADG), NSN: 2835-01-208-0169, P/N: 5007076B. It details the necessary steps and criteria for potential vendors to qualify as a repair source.

• Prequalification Notice: Offerors must notify the appropriate government Small Business Office or contracting officer of their intent to qualify.

• Facilities, Testing, and Inspection Capabilities: Offerors must certify they possess or have access to the necessary facilities, equipment, tooling, and personnel for repair, inspection, testing, packaging, and storage. These must be available for government evaluation.

• Data Verification: Offerors must possess a complete data package, including specific drawings (Collins Aerospace 5007076B & 5004451H) and technical orders (TO 2JA16-4-3 & 2JA16-4-4). They must also document any differences if using industry standards or commercial manuals for overhaul.

• Repair Process Verification: The repair must conform to ESA-approved engineering/technical data and comply with Unique Identification (UID) requirements. Offerors must provide data showing quality, performance, and environmental evaluations, and identify their material sources and internal process standards.

• Repair Functions: The required repair functions include disassembly, cleaning, inspection, repair/replacement, assembly, testing, and shipping/receiving/storing.

• Test and Evaluation: Offerors must, at their own expense, prepare and submit a qualification test plan/procedure for approval. The government will provide a serviceable ADG for correlation testing. A complete test report is required for review and approval.

• Qualification Article: Offerors must provide a pre-contract award qualification article for government evaluation at their own expense.

• First Article Exhibit: A post-contract award first article exhibit may be required to verify production capability.

• Not explicitly stated in this document, as it focuses on qualification requirements rather than a specific solicitation contract.

• Offerors must be fully qualified before the date specified for award to be eligible for a contract.

• Approval as a qualified source does not guarantee contract award.

• Not specified in this document.

• Estimated Costs: Likely costs for testing and evaluation are approximately $6934.00, including shipping and testing at a government facility.

• Estimated Time: Completion of the qualification effort is estimated to require 365 days.

• Source Qualification Waiver Criteria (QWC): Waivers may be considered under specific criteria (QWC1, QWC2, QWC3, QWC4) related to prior overhaul experience, qualification for similar items, established qualification with a successor entity, or OEM approval for new assets.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a pre-solicitation synopsis for a Multiple Award Contract (MAC) - Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) for the remanufacture of Accessory Drive Gearboxes (ADG) and Jet Fuel Starters (JFS). These components are utilized in the Secondary Power System of the F-16 C/D Aircraft. This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP) or Quote (RFQ) but serves to notify potential offerors of an upcoming solicitation.

• Remanufacture of Accessory Drive Gearbox (ADG) - NSN:2835012080169RP

• Remanufacture of Jet Fuel Starters (JFS) - NSNs:2835013083769RP, 2835016892101RP

• Various CLINs are listed for specific services including overhauls, first articles, modifications, and parts.

• Contract Type: Multiple Award Contract (MAC) - Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)

• Contract Period: Five (5) year contract with one (1) five (5) year option, for a potential total contract length of 10 years (Estimated FY 2026-FY2036).

• Contract Ceiling: Estimated $96.124M for the 10-year total.

• IDIQ Yearly Minimum/Maximum Orders: ADG Min/Max 100/300; JFS Min/Max 140/420.

• Destination: Hill AFB

• Delivery Schedule: To Be Determined (TBN)

• Proposed Solicitation Number: FA825226R0073

• Closing Response Date: As documented on SAM.gov

• Evaluation Criteria: Offerors must meet qualification requirements to be eligible for award.

• Delivery orders will be issued via Fair Opportunity Proposal Request (FOPR) to qualified sources with price competition and past performance as needed.

• Restricted to Qualified Sources (See FAR Part 52.209-1). Vendors not previously approved must submit a Source Approval Request (SAR).

• Foreign Participation: Restricted.

• Set-aside Status: Full and open to qualified sources.

• The document references an attached RQR (Request for Quotation Requirements).

• Contact Points: Program Engineer - Jeffrey Wigington; Contracting Specialist - Angel McKenzie; Contracting Officer - Leslie Trice.

• Contract Award Date: Estimated April 2026.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document outlines the "Repair Qualification Requirements" for the Gas Turbine Engine (Jet Fuel Starter (JFS)) for the F-16 aircraft (NSN: 2835-01-308-3769 & 2835-01-689-2101, P/N: 160001-1100A & 4550164). It details the mandatory requirements for potential sources to become qualified to perform repairs on this component.

• Prequalification Notice: Offerors must notify the appropriate government office of their intent to qualify.

• Facilities, Testing, and Inspection Capabilities: Offerors must possess or have access to the necessary facilities, equipment, tooling, and personnel for repair, inspection, testing, packaging, and storage. These must be available for government evaluation.

• Data Verification: Offerors must verify they have a complete data package, including Air Force Technical Order 2JA3-57-3, drawings, specifications, and documentation for approved replacement parts. Differences between industry and military standards must be documented.

• Repair Process Verification: Repairs must conform to ESA-approved engineering/technical data. Unique Identification (UID) requirements must be met. Offerors must provide data showing quality, performance, and environmental evaluation results.

• Test and Evaluation/Verification: Offerors must prepare and submit a qualification test plan/procedure for government approval. A serviceable JFS will be provided for correlation testing. A complete test report is required for review and approval.

• Qualification Article: Offerors must provide a pre-contract award qualification article for government evaluation. Upon satisfactory compliance, a non-serviceable JFS will be provided for repair capability demonstration.

• Estimated Qualification Cost: $4,500 (includes shipping and testing at a government facility).

• Estimated Qualification Time: 365 days.

• Offerors must be fully qualified before the date specified for contract award.

• Successful qualification does not guarantee contract award.

• A post-contract award first article exhibit may be required to verify production capability.

• Sources meeting specific Source Qualification Waiver Criteria (QWC) may apply for a waiver of some or all qualification requirements. These include prior overhaul experience for the OEM or military, qualification for a similar item, or prior qualification with a successor entity.

• The government retains the right to inspect testing processes, including on-site witnessing.

• Offerors must notify the government at least 45 days in advance of any testing to be used for qualification.