Repair of B-2 Submerged Pump, Fuel Pumping Element & Fuel Pump Unit

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This notice announces the U.S. Air Force's intent to procure repair services for B-2 Submerged Pumps, Fuel Pumping Elements, and Fuel Pump Units. The contract will be a firm-fixed-price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) type, with a 3-year basic period of performance. The work involves disassembly, cleaning, inspection, maintenance, re-assembly, testing, and finishing to return the items to a serviceable condition.

• Repair of B-2 Submerged Pump (NSN 2915-013-74-9764FW, P/N 5009158B): Minimum 3 EA, Maximum 10 EA. Delivery: 3 EA every 30 days.

• Repair of B-2 Fuel Pumping Element (NSN 2915-013-80-1687FW, P/N 5009167D): Minimum 1 EA, Maximum 15 EA. Delivery: 1 EA every 30 days.

• Repair of B-2 Fuel Pump Unit (NSN 2915-01-363-5097FW, P/N 5009175C): Minimum 1 EA, Maximum 3 EA. Delivery: 1 EA every 30 days.

• Over and Above requirements are to be negotiated.

• Data (Not Separately Priced) is required.

• Ship To: DLA DISTRIBUTION DEPOT OKLAHOMA, TINKER AFB, OK 73145-8000.

• Contract Type: Firm-fixed-price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ).

• Period of Performance: 3-year basic period.

• Estimated Value: Not specified in this notice.

• This notice is not a formal request for proposal (RFP) but indicates intent to issue one.

• The solicitation is expected on or about June 1, 2026, with a closing response date of July 30, 2026.

• Estimated award date is on or about August 31, 2026.

• Questions are to be submitted in writing via E-mail and may be posted publicly with responses.

• Offerors must comply with all solicitation requirements and attachments to be considered responsive.

• Offerors must specify their business size and type (large, small, small disadvantaged, 8(a), women-owned, HUBZone, veteran-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned) and whether they are U.S. or foreign-owned.

• QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS APPLY. Vendors not previously qualified must submit a Source Approval Request (SAR) package.

• There is one approved source: Hamilton Sundstrand Corp. (99167).

• The RMC is R3/R.

• The government will not be using policies in Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items.

• Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to satisfy the requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice.

• Technical data access requires requesting TO on https://etims.cce.af.mil/ETIMS/index.

• Drawings require access via DD Form 2875, requested to wralc.tila.centra@us.af.mil.

• Units determined beyond repairable limits after disassembly/inspection will not be counted as production.

• Export Control: N/A.

• An Ombudsman is available for concerns at 405-736-3273 (DO NOT CALL FOR SOLICITATION REQUESTS).

• Electronic procedures will be used; no telephone requests accepted.

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

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for the repair of Fuel Pump Units, Submerged Pumps, and Fuel Pumping Elements for the B2 aircraft.

• The primary work involves the repair of specified end items to return them to a serviceable condition.

• This includes functional testing, disassembly, cleaning, inspection, maintenance, re-assembly, and final testing.

• Specific work requirements are detailed in Section 2, including handling of "Over and Above" situations, end item identification and marking, and quality acceptance.

• The PWS also addresses requirements for parts control, technical order maintenance, safety, and item unique identification.

• Quality Product: 100% of end-items identified as serviceable must be delivered defect-free.

• Delivery Performance: 100% of end-items must be delivered in accordance with the contractual delivery schedule.

• Performance will be evaluated by the Service Provider (SP), DCMA Quality Assurance Representative (QAR), and Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) using various surveillance methods.

• Not explicitly stated in the provided sections, but work is performed under a contract with the Air Force Sustainment Center at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma.

• Pre-Award Survey (PAS): May be required to evaluate contractor capabilities.

• Initial Production Evaluation (IPE): May be required for early production items.

• Parts Control: Strict adherence to Government-approved parts lists is required, with specific procedures for requesting deviations or alternate sourcing.

• Special Tools and Test Equipment (ST/STE): Contractor is responsible for providing required ST/STE unless designated as Government Furnished.

• Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM): Contractor must develop and implement a SCRM plan, including Continuity of Operations (COOP), Foreign Influence, and Cybersecurity measures.

• Cybersecurity: Contractor must implement a cybersecurity protection plan for supply chain information, adhering to NIST SP 800-161 and NIST SP 800-53.

• Government Property: Contractor is responsible for furnishing all material, support equipment, and special tools; Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) will not be provided.

• Ozone Depleting Substances: Use of substitutes for Class 1 ODS is permitted with notification to the PCO.

• Nuclear Hardness: Contractor must notify the PCO if work degrades nuclear hardness.

• Precious Metals Recovery Program: Not applicable to this PWS.

• Surge: Contractor must be prepared to meet increased demand during surge events, as defined by the Government.