Repair: Localizer, Antenna Distribution Unit NSN: 5895-01-534-4227IM P/N: 030742-0001

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

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) defines the requirements for the repair of the Localizer Antenna Distribution Unit, NSN: 5895-01-5344227IM, P/N: 030742-0001.

• The work includes disassembly, cleaning, inspection, maintenance, reassembly, testing, and finishing actions to return the unit to a serviceable condition.

• Contractors must possess the necessary repair capabilities, including technical data, repair documents, and license agreements.

• The contractor is responsible for the scheduled delivery of a quality product.

• Teardown, Test and Evaluate (TT&E): The contractor must perform TT&E before actual repair and provide a proposal detailing needed repairs and costs. This proposal will be evaluated by the government.

• Beyond Physical Repair: For items deemed beyond economical repair, the contractor will evaluate, test, cannibalize, and dispose of units, submitting a request for concurrence.

• Repair: Units are to be returned to a serviceable condition through contractor acceptance testing.

• No Fault Found (NFF): Units that pass initial contractor acceptance tests.

• Over and Above Work: Work discovered during repairs that is within the general scope but not covered by the line item, and is necessary for contract completion, requires a work request and government approval.

• Contractor performance will be measured against Performance Requirements listed in a Service Summary Table (Table 2-1).

• Minimum acceptable service levels are described as performance threshold requirements.

• Corrective action is required if performance requirements are not met.

• Surveillance will be conducted by PMS, DCMA QAR, and PCO through periodic inspections, random sampling, 100% inspection, and customer observation.

Not explicitly stated in the provided document sections, but implied to be at the contractor's facility.

• Counterfeit Prevention Plan (CPP): Contractors must establish policies and procedures to avoid, detect, mitigate, and disposition counterfeit electronic parts.
• Special Tools (ST) and Support Equipment (SE): Contractor must furnish necessary SE if not government-furnished.
• Lead (Pb) Free Electronics: Use of lead-free solder is prohibited; touch-up, rework, or repair must use the original material composition. Affected items must be marked per IPC J-STD-609.
• Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS): Use of Class 1 ODS is not required; suitable substitutes are authorized with notification to the PCO.
• Safety and Health: Compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations is required. Mishap notifications are detailed.
• Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM): A comprehensive SCRM plan is required, addressing Continuity of Operations (COOP), Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI), and Cybersecurity.
• Government Property: Instructions for disposition of government-owned property apply.
• Pre-Award Survey (PAS): May be required to evaluate contractor capabilities.
• Initial Production Evaluation (IPE): May be required for new sources of repair.

Sources Sought / Market Research

This Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) is issued by the U.S. Air Force (424th SCMS) to conduct market research for the repair/overhaul of Localizer, Antenna Distribution Units (NSN: 5895-01-534-4227IM, P/N: 030742-0001). The government is seeking to identify potential sources and determine if the effort can be competitive or set aside for small businesses. This is not a solicitation, and no contract will be awarded based on this market research. No funds are available for the solicited information.

• Furnish all labor, material, facilities, and equipment to accomplish repair, test, preservation, packaging, and return of a completely serviceable unit.

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

• Estimated Repair Requirement: 16 units.

• The government may consider breaking the requirement out by airframe.

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

• Part I of the document requests specific business information for company/institution and any teaming or joint venture partners, including CAGE Code, NAICS Code, business size, and socio-economic status.

• Responses to Part I should be submitted to the contact email at the beginning of the SSS.

• 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.

• Technical data is not provided by the government; potential sources must independently acquire it.

• Potential sources wishing to perform the requirement are REQUIRED to complete a Source Approval Request (SAR) package as specified in the Qualification Requirements (QR).

• The official synopsis of QRs can be found by searching www.sam.gov for "Repair / Remanufacture Qualification Requirements 848-RQR".

• SAR packages should be submitted electronically through DoD SAFE.

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