Repair of ATCALS Power Amplifier

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

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) defines the requirements for the repair and configuration upgrade of ATCALS Power Amplifiers.

• The contractor is responsible for the complete process of disassembly, cleaning, inspection, maintenance, upgrade, reassembly, testing, and finishing of ATCALS Power Amplifiers to return them to a repaired and serviceable condition.

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

• The PWS specifies the work to be accomplished according to OEM specifications, with soldering to be performed in accordance with J-STD-001. The PWS takes precedence over conflicting manuals.

• Specific end items to be repaired are listed in Attachment A, including NSNs 6605-01-619-9660IM (P/N 030003-0001) and 6605-01-622-1748IM (P/N 030004-0001).

• Contractor performance will be measured against requirements in Table 2-1, including response times for information requests (2-10 business days), a one-year defect-free guarantee on repaired end items, 100% inspection of data input and furnished reports, adherence to the delivery schedule, and 100% inspection of Government Furnished Property (GFP) and Government Furnished Material (GFM).

• Failure to meet these requirements may result in an unsatisfactory or marginal rating on the Contractor Performance Assessment Review (CPAR).

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

• Quality Program: Contractor must maintain a quality system compliant with AFMC Form 807 and investigate Product Quality Deficiency Reports (PQDRs).

• Counterfeit Prevention: A Counterfeit Prevention Plan (CPP) is required, adhering to SAE AS5553 and AS6174, and/or DFARS 252.246-7007.

• Parts Control: Contractor must use OEM-sourced or DLA-purchased parts and maintain traceability.

• Government Property: Contractor must manage and account for Government-furnished property.

• Safety and Health: Compliance with federal, state, and local regulations is mandatory.

• Reporting: Various reports are required, including CAVAF/GFM reports, contract depot maintenance production reports, and government property inventory reports.

• Special Tools/Support Equipment: Contractor must furnish necessary SE or propose substitutes for Government approval.

• Condemnation: Items determined Beyond Economical Repair (BER) (exceeding 75% of stock listed price) must be reported.

• Lead (Pb) Free Electronics: Use is discouraged due to potential safety risks; case-by-case notification and approval are required.

• Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS): Contractor must meet AFFARS 5352.223-9000 requirements.

• Item Unique Identification (IUID): Marking requirements must be followed.

• Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM): A comprehensive SCRM plan is required.

Sources Sought / Market Research

This document is a Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) issued by the U.S. Air Force (424th SCMS) to conduct market research for the repair of Power Amplifiers (NSN: 6605-016199660IM, 6605-016221748IM; P/N: 030003-001, 030004-001). 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 or Request for Proposal (RFP), and no contract will be awarded based on this market research. Participants will not be reimbursed for expenses.

• The contractor must be capable of furnishing all labor, material, facilities, and equipment for repair, test, preservation, packaging, and return of serviceable units.

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

• Estimated repair quantities are provided for a 3-year basic period, two 1-year options, and a 6-month extension.

• Not applicable, as this is market research only.

• Interested sources must select "ADD ME TO INTERESTED VENDORS" on SAM.gov.

• Responses to this SSS are requested to help determine the acquisition strategy.

• The government is interested in all business sizes, including Large Business, Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Businesses, 8(a)s, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, Hubzone Businesses, and Women-Owned Small Businesses.

• The government is interested in all business categories and will use the information to determine potential set-aside opportunities.

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

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

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

• Part I of the document requests specific business information from interested parties.

• Responses are due by the date specified on the SAM.gov posting.

• Questions regarding this post should be directed to the provided workflow email address.