Repair of Magnetic Azimuth Detector

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document, "REPAIR/REMANUFACTURE QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMODITY CRITICAL SAFETY AND CRITICAL APPLICATION ITEMS" (RQR-848, Revision 1), outlines the minimum technical requirements for potential sources seeking Engineering Support Activity (ESA) source approval to repair or remanufacture Air Force Sustainment Center (AFSC) commodity items. The goal is to ensure Operational Safety, Suitability, and Effectiveness (OSS&E) for these critical items.

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

• SAR packages can be submitted in Category I (Actual Item Repair), Category II (Similar Item Repair), or Category III (New Repair/Remanufacture).

• Specific elements required for each SAR category are detailed in Section 6 and Appendix E, including:

  • Cover Letter
  • Technical Data Rights Certification Statement
  • Brochure and Correspondence
  • Quality Assurance Documentation (e.g., AS9100, ISO 9001, NADCAP for significant industrial processes)
  • Subject Item Technical Data
  • Sub-Tier Supplier Information
  • Quality History
  • Similar Item Technical Data
  • Purchase Orders & Shipping Documents
  • Travelers and Repair Process/Operations Sheets
  • Inspection Method Sheets
  • Prime/OEM Contractor's Quality Rating System Report
  • Licensee Agreement (if applicable)
  • Value Added (by Prime or OEM)
  • Government/Prime Contractor Surveys
  • Master Tooling Certifications
  • Government Quality Assurance Compliance Statement

• Financial data must be redacted from all submitted documents.

• The document references FAR and DFAR regulations.

• The period of performance and estimated value are not specified in this document.

• SAR packages are submitted to the AFSC Small Business Office (SBO).

• If an active solicitation exists, the solicitation number, PCO, and office symbol must be identified.

• The ESA will evaluate the SAR package for technical proficiency.

• Approved sources will be added to an approved source list.

• Disapproval may occur if requirements are not met, with potential for correction and resubmission.

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

• Company size (Large or Small) is a required element in the cover letter.

• Specific set-aside requirements are not detailed in this document.

• This document is Revision 1, dated 7 June 2017.

• Contact information for the AFSC Small Business Office, TO Public Sales Office, and 448th Strategic Alternate Sourcing Program Office (SASPO) is provided in Appendix F.

Sources Sought / Market Research

This document is a Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) issued by the U.S. Air Force (422nd SCMS) to conduct market research for the repair of Magnetic Azimuth Detectors for T-38, A-10, and C-130 aircraft. The government is seeking potential sources to determine acquisition strategy, including whether the effort can be competitive or a Small Business Set-Aside. This is NOT a solicitation, and no contract will be awarded based on this market research. No funds are available for the solicited information.

• Repair, test, preservation, packaging, and return of a serviceable unit.

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

• Specific Part Numbers: 620359, 8539058-10, 1775277

• Associated NSNs: 6605-00-585-0295, 6605-01-221-0847, 6605-00-532-0310

• Estimated Repair Requirement: 30 EA

• Not applicable at this stage; this is market research only.

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

• Responses are requested by May 30, 2025.

• Part I of the document requests specific business information (Company Name, POC, CAGE Code, NAICS Code, business size/type, UEI, ownership).

• Submit Part I information and any questions to: 424SCMS.RFI.Responses@us.af.mil

• 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 Small Businesses, and Women-Owned Small Businesses.

• The government may consider breaking the requirement out by airframe.

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

• Technical Orders (TOs) and Repair Data List (RDL) may be available in attachments.

• Requests for Technical Orders should be directed to the Tinker AFB Public Sales Office.

• Source Approval Request (SAR) package is REQUIRED for qualification, as specified in the Qualification Requirements (QR) attached. The official synopsis of QR's can be found on SAM.gov by searching "Repair / Remanufacture Qualification Requirements 848-RQR".

Tinker AFB, OK 73145 USA

• This is for informational and planning purposes only.
• Oral submissions are not acceptable.
• Do not contact the originator of the post with questions; direct inquiries to the provided email addresses.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a request form for engineering drawings. It outlines the process and requirements for requesting these drawings from the government. Bidders may need to use this form or understand its implications for obtaining necessary technical data.

• Maximum Drawings: Requests are limited to a maximum of 15 drawings.
• Fee: A minimum administrative and research fee of $107.00 applies to all requests.
• Data Custodian: The requestor must be the Data Custodian on DD Form 2345.
• Required Information: The form requires details such as Company Name, Requestor Name, Email Address, Company Address, Phone Number, CAGE Code, Certification Number, Expiration Date, and the Intended Use of Data.
• Drawing Details: A table is provided to list up to 15 drawing numbers, Cage Codes, Descriptions, NSNs, and Weapon Systems.
• Submission: Completed forms should be returned to ocalc.lgldo.public@us.af.mil.

This form is crucial for any bidder who requires engineering drawings to understand the scope of work or prepare their response. It details the procedure, costs, and limitations associated with obtaining these drawings, which may be necessary for accurate proposal development.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a fact sheet from the Technical Order Public Sales Office at Tinker AFB, Oklahoma. It serves as the centralized point for releasing Technical Orders (TOs) to defense industry partners for requests originating from Tinker, Robins, and Hill Air Force Bases. It outlines the procedures and requirements for obtaining TOs under various circumstances, including support for solicitations, existing contracts, Foreign Military Sales, and unsolicited bids/requests for information (RFI).

Potential bidders should note the following:

• Requests for TOs supporting a solicitation must be submitted to the announcing contracting office.
• Requests for TOs to support an existing contract require submission of an AFTO Form 43.
• Requests for TOs supporting an UNSOLICITED BID or RFI are common and require specific documentation:
  • A current, signed DD Form 2345.
  • A request on company letterhead, signed by the company president (or 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).
• There is a fee of $65.00 per approved TO, plus additional shipping costs for physical media.
• Allow 30 calendar days for request status.

Contact information for the TO Public Sales Office is provided via email (AFLCMC.LZP.PUBSALES@us.af.mil) and phone ((405) 736-3868/3197 or DSN: 336-3868/3197).

Other / Unclassified

This document lists Technical Orders applicable to a Sources Sought Synopsis. It specifies that Technical Order 5N12-2-6-3 provides instructions for the overhaul and test of specific Honeywell Magnetic Azimuth Detectors (part numbers 620359, 1775277, 8539058-10, and 4040742-901), which contain valve assemblies (Honeywell Part Nos. 2591820 and 736194). These detectors are direction-sensing components of various AF Magnetic Compass Systems. Technical Order 5N12-2-6-4 lists and describes items necessary for the support of these Magnetic Azimuth Detectors.

This document is relevant to potential bidders as it identifies specific technical orders and associated equipment (Honeywell Magnetic Azimuth Detectors and their part numbers) that may be part of the opportunity. Understanding these technical orders and components is crucial for bidders to assess their capability and prepare accurate proposals if this opportunity progresses to a solicitation.

• 5N12-2-6-3: 1 October 2023
• 5N12-2-6-4: 1 July 2022