Repair of C130 Air Speed Computer

Other / Unclassified

This document is a fact sheet from the Technical Order Public Sales Office at Tinker AFB, Oklahoma. It serves as a centralized point of contact for the release of Technical Orders (TOs) to defense industry partners for requests originating from Tinker, Robins, and Hill Air Force Bases.

This fact sheet outlines the procedures and requirements for obtaining Technical Orders (TOs) that may be necessary to support a bid on a government contract. Key information for potential bidders includes:

• Request Submission: Requests for TOs supporting a US DoD or US Government contract solicitation must be submitted to the announcing contracting office.
• Supporting Existing Contracts: Requests to support an existing contract require submitting an AFTO Form 43.
• Foreign Military Sales: TO 00-5-19 provides guidance for requests supporting Non-USAF Managed Foreign Military Sales contracts.
• Unsolicited Bids/RFIs: Requests supporting unsolicited bids, RFIs, or public sales requests require specific documentation:
  • A current, signed DD Form 2345.
  • A request on company letterhead, signed by the company president (or designated representative), including contact information, company background, justification, intended use of data, and a complete list of TO Numbers (part numbers and NSNs are not acceptable).
• Fees: There is a fee of $65.00 per approved TO, plus additional shipping costs for physical media.
• Processing Time: Allow 30 calendar days for request processing.
• Contact Information: The TO Public Sales Office can be reached via email at AFLCMC.LZP.PUBSALES@us.af.mil or by phone at (405) 736-3868/3197 (Comm) or DSN 336-3868/3197.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a request form for engineering drawings. It outlines the process and fees associated with obtaining technical data from the government. Bidders may need to use this form if they require specific drawings for an opportunity.

• Administrative and Research Fee: $30.00 per line of data furnished, with a minimum fee of $150.00 per request.
• Line Limit: A maximum of 15 lines of data will be processed per request.
• Required Information: The form requires details such as Company Name, Requestor Name, Email Address, Company Address, Phone Number, CAGE Code, and Certification Number (DD Form 2345).
• Intended Use of Data: A field to specify the purpose for requesting the drawings.
• Drawing Details: A table to list up to 15 drawing numbers, Cage Codes, descriptions, NSNs, and Weapon Systems.
• Submission: Completed forms must be returned with a valid DD2345 to ocalc.lgldo.public@us.af.mil.

This form is crucial for any bidder who needs access to specific engineering drawings or technical data related to the opportunity. It details the cost, limitations, and required information for such requests. Failure to provide complete information may result in the request being returned.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document, "REPAIR/REMANUFACTURE QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMODITY CRITICAL SAFETY AND CRITICAL APPLICATION ITEMS" (RQR-848, Revision 1), outlines the requirements for potential sources seeking to become an approved repair or remanufacture source for specific Air Force Sustainment Center (AFSC) commodity items. The goal is to ensure Operational Safety, Suitability, and Effectiveness (OSS&E) while complying with relevant Air Force and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) guidelines.

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

• SAR packages must meet specific technical requirements outlined in FAR 9.200.

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

• Use of third-party intellectual property requires appropriate authorization.

• Financial data must be redacted from all submitted documents.

• The document specifies three categories for SAR submissions: Category I (Actual Item), Category II (Similar Item), and Category III (New Repair/Remanufacture).

• Loss of qualification approval is possible under conditions specified in FAR Part 9.207.

• SAR packages can be submitted physically, electronically (CD/DVD), or as a combination.

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

• If an active solicitation exists, the SAR cover letter must identify the solicitation number, Procurement Contracting Officer (PCO), and notify the PCO via email.

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

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

• Requests for Government furnished technical data should be directed to the PCO for active solicitations or the TO Public Sales Office/SASPO for other requests.

• Not explicitly detailed in the provided sections, but the SAR process is designed to qualify sources for repair/remanufacture contracts.

• Appendices A, B, C, D, E, and F provide a glossary of acronyms, key term definitions, technical data rights certification, significant industrial processes, SAR element descriptors, and contact information, respectively.

Sources Sought / Market Research

This Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) is for market research to identify potential sources for the repair of Air Speed Computers (NSN: 6610-01-101-1905, P/N: 630-37070-235) for the C-130 platform. The U.S. Air Force is seeking to determine if this requirement can be competitively procured 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 this effort.

• The contractor must be capable of furnishing all labor, material, facilities, and equipment to accomplish repair, test, preservation, packaging, and return of a completely serviceable unit.

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

• Estimated repair quantities include: BASIC - 25 EA, OPT 1 - 25 EA, OPT 2 - 25 EA, OPT 3 - 25 EA, OPT 4 - 25 EA.

• The government does not have associated technical data to provide. Potential sources may need to acquire necessary technical data independently.

• Technical Orders (TOs) applicable to this synopsis are referenced, and information on obtaining them is provided.

• Interested sources must complete a Source Approval Request (SAR) package as specified in the Qualification Requirements (QR) for this item (848-RQR).

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

• Responses, including Part I Business Information, are due by March 11, 2026.

• Responses should be submitted to the workflow email: 422scms.rfi.responses@us.af.mil.

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

• 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 Businesses, and Women-Owned Small Businesses.

• The NAICS Code is 336413 with a size standard of 1250 employees.

• The Place of Performance is Tinker AFB, OK 73145 USA.

• Oral submissions are not acceptable.