Repair of B-2 Transponder Set (KU Band)

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

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) defines the repair requirements for the KU Band Transponder Set, NSN 5826-01-587-7743, Part Number 127485-7. The primary goal is to return these units to a serviceable condition.

• Repair: Encompasses disassembly, cleaning, inspection, maintenance, reassembly, testing, and finishing actions.

• No Fault Found (NFF): Units initially passing contractor acceptance tests will be considered NFF.

• Item Unique Identification (IUID): Requires assigning unique identifiers to discrete items and maintaining them in the DLIS registry.

• Material Lay In: Material with a lead time greater than 6 months will be considered for reduced repair turn-around time (RTAT).

• Over and Above Work: Procedures for identifying, requesting, and approving work beyond the basic contract scope are detailed.

• Obsolescence: Contractors must report and resolve obsolescence issues to maintain supportable configurations.

• Parts Control: Requires maintaining a parts control program, using parts equal to or exceeding original requirements, and managing configuration discrepancies.

• Counterfeit Prevention: Mandates a Counterfeit Prevention Plan (CPP) to avoid, detect, mitigate, and disposition counterfeit electronic parts, adhering to standards like SAE AS5553 and AS6174.

• Engineering Support: Provided as requested by the PCO, funded as unprogrammed workload.

• Cannibalization: Authorized for unserviceable assets to expedite repair when materials are constrained, subject to Government Equipment Specialist approval.

• Lead (Pb) Free Electronics: Requires adherence to RoHS requirements and specific marking procedures if leaded components are used.

• Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS): Not requiring Class 1 ODS, but allows suitable substitutes with notification to the PCO.

• Quality Program and Inspection System: Contractor must establish and maintain a quality system.

• Deficiency Reporting: Procedures for processing Product Quality Deficiency Reports (PQDRs) and submitting Teardown Deficiency Reports (TDRs).

• Service Summary (SS): Contractor performance will be measured against requirements in Table 2.1, with surveillance by PMS, DCMA QAR, and PCO.

• Response Times: Specific timeframes for responding to information requests (Emergency, Urgent, Routine).

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

• Manpower Reporting: All contractor labor hours must be reported via SAM.gov.

Not explicitly stated in this section, but implied to be at the contractor's facility for repair.

• Pre-Award Survey (PAS): May be required, assessing contractor facility capabilities, tooling, and test plans.
• Special Tools (ST) and Support Equipment (SE): Contractor must furnish necessary ST/SE, with specific calibration and certification requirements.
• Government Property: Instructions for disposition of Government-owned property and handling of Government Furnished Property (GFP).
• Shipping Documentation: Requirements for tagging and documenting shipments, including specific forms for different statuses (Tested OK, Unserviceable, etc.).
• Surge: Contractor must be willing to meet sudden increases in demand and provide a surge plan.
• Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM): Requires a comprehensive SCRM plan addressing continuity of operations, foreign influence, and cybersecurity.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a synopsis for a firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery requirements contract for the repair of the B-2 Transponder Set-KU Band. The United States Air Force, through the Air Force Sustainment Center at Tinker AFB, is contemplating this procurement.

The core requirement is the repair of the B-2 Transponder Set-KU Band. Specific repair types include:

• Major Repair
• Minor Repair
• No Fault Found (NFF) Repair

Additional line items include Over & Above (to be negotiated), Data & Reports (Not Separately Priced), Over & Above SURGE (to be negotiated), and Material Lay-in.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price, Indefinite-Delivery Requirements

• Period of Performance: Three (3) year base period, two (2) one-year option periods, and one (1) six-month option period.

• Estimated Value: Not specified (TBD).

• Anticipated Solicitation Issue Date: 10 February 2026

• Anticipated Solicitation Closing Date: 10 March 2026

• Submission Method: Electronic procedures will be used. Written or emailed requests are acceptable. No telephone requests.

• Evaluation Criteria: Not specified in this synopsis.

• This requirement is not set aside for small business or any other socioeconomic concerns, as two or more small businesses capable of performing are not available.

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

• Two approved sources for this repair effort are BAE Systems Information and Electronics Systems Integration Inc. and Northrop Grumman Systems Corp.

• The NSN for the B-2 Transponder Set KU Band is 5826-01-587-7743.

• The original manufacturer is BAE, Part Number 127485-7.

• Questions regarding this notice should be submitted in writing via e-mail and may be posted with responses.

• An Ombudsman is available to hear concerns from offerors.