Repair of B-2 Electro Mechanical Actuator

Sources Sought / Market Research

This Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) is for market research to identify potential sources for the repair of Electro-Mechanical Actuators. The U.S. Air Force is seeking to determine if this effort can be competitive or a Small Business Set-Aside. This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP) or solicitation, and no contract will be awarded based on this notice. 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.

• Repair, test, preservation, and packaging of Electro-Mechanical Actuators.

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

• Specific Part Numbers: DAA3272P028-227 and DAA3272P027-227.

• Estimated Repair Requirements: 50 each for DAA3272P028-227 and 20 each for DAA3272P027-227.

• The government does not provide associated technical data. Potential sources must independently acquire necessary technical data.

• Technical Orders (TOs) applicable to this synopsis are referenced.

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

• Interested sources must select the “ADD ME TO INTERESTED VENDORS” button to be considered.

• Responses, including Part I Business Information, are due by May 3, 2026.

• Responses should be submitted to the contact email provided in the SSS.

• No contract will be awarded based on this market research.

• No funds are available to fund the information solicited.

• The government is interested in all business sizes and types.

• The purpose is to determine if the effort can be competitive or a Small Business Set-Aside.

• Place of Performance: Tinker AFB, OK 73145 USA.

• NAICS Code: 336413 with a Size Standard of 1250 employees.

• Product Service Code (PSC): J048.

• All dates/times are (UTC-05:00) CENTRAL STANDARD TIME, CHICAGO, USA.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document, "Repair/Remanufacture Qualification Requirements for Commodity Critical Safety and Critical Application Items," outlines the requirements for potential sources seeking to qualify for repairing or remanufacturing Air Force Sustainment Center (AFSC) commodity items. The goal is to ensure Operational Safety, Suitability, and Effectiveness (OSS&E) in compliance with relevant Air Force and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) guidelines.

• Potential sources must submit a Source Approval Request (SAR) package.

• The SAR package requirements are detailed in Section 6 and Appendix E.

• Categories for SAR submission include CATEGORY I (Actual Item), CATEGORY II (Similar Item), and CATEGORY III (New Repair/Remanufacture).

• Approved sources must notify the Engineering Support Activity (ESA) of any significant changes to ownership, address, process sequence, or quality deficiencies.

• Significant industrial processes are detailed in Appendix D, with NADCAP accreditation requirements noted.

• The document specifies that the level of effort (repair or remanufacture) will be defined by applicable technical data and contract documents.

• Loss of qualification approval is possible under conditions outlined in FAR Part 9.207 and detailed in Section 8.

• SAR packages must be submitted electronically as a single PDF file with bookmarks.

• Financial data must be redacted from all submitted documents.

• Submissions are directed to the AFSC Small Business Office (SBO).

• If an active solicitation exists, the potential source must identify the solicitation number, Procurement Contracting Officer (PCO), and office symbol.

• The ESA will evaluate the SAR package. If approved, the potential source becomes eligible to bid on the solicitation.

• If disapproved, reasons will be documented, and the potential source may correct deficiencies and resubmit.

• Not explicitly detailed as a set-aside, but emphasizes qualification for repair/remanufacture of specific Air Force commodity items.

• The document is Revision 2, dated 14 May 2024.

• Contact information for the AFSC Small Business Office, TO Public Sales Office, and SASPO is provided in Appendix F.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a fact sheet from the Technical Order (TO) Public Sales Office at Tinker AFB, Oklahoma. It serves as a centralized point for releasing Technical Orders (TOs) to defense industry partners for requests originating from Tinker, Robins, & Hill Air Force Bases. The fact sheet outlines the procedures and requirements for requesting TOs that support various scenarios, including:

• Solicitations for US DoD or US Government contracts: Requests must be submitted to the announcing contracting office.
• Existing US DoD or US Government contracts: Requires submission of an AFTO Form 43.
• Non-USAF Managed Foreign Military Sales contracts: Guidance is provided by TO 00-5-19.
• Parts Repair Ordering Systems (PROS): Requests should be sent to the PROS Contract POC.
• Unsolicited Bids, Requests for Information (RFI), or Public Sales Requests: These require specific documentation, including a signed DD Form 2345, a company letterhead request with detailed company and justification information, and a complete list of TO Numbers (part numbers and NSNs are not acceptable).

This document is relevant to potential bidders as it details the process and requirements for obtaining Technical Orders (TOs) that may be necessary to support a bid or proposal. It clarifies that TOs supporting solicitations must go through the contracting office. It also outlines the specific information and forms required for other types of TO requests, including associated fees ($65.00 per TO, plus shipping costs) and processing times (allow 30 calendar days). Contact information for the TO Public Sales Office is provided for further inquiries.