Repair of NSN 5985010784682 Rotary Coupler for the MUTES Program
Overview
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Air Force (DEPT OF DEFENSE), specifically FA8250 AFSC PZAAA, has issued a Solicitation for the repair of NSN 5985010784682 Rotary Couplers for the MUTES Program. This opportunity requires Test, Teardown, and Evaluation (TT&E) services, and potentially full repair, to return the items to a serviceable, like-new condition. Proposals are due by February 25, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all necessary facilities, parts, materials, equipment, and services for the inspection, TT&E, and repair of the Rotary Coupler (NSN 5985-01-078-4682, Part Number 3130, 626Z1117-3), which is described as a component for "unattended surveillance." The work involves:
- Test, Teardown, and Evaluation (TT&E): Visual, mechanical, and electrical testing to determine item condition.
- Repair: Performing repair or replacement of failed parts to meet original specifications, ensuring items are cleaned, configured, refinished, and tested to a like-new condition.
- Quantity: 5 units for delivery after receipt of carcass, and 5 units for delivery after completion of study.
- Data Deliverables: Includes Commercial Asset Visibility Air Force (CAVAF) Reporting, Repairable Item Inspection Reports (RIIR), a Counterfeit Prevention Plan (CPP), Engineering Change Proposals (ECP), Contract Depot Maintenance (CDM) Monthly Production Reports, and Government Property Inventory Reports.
- Compliance: Adherence to specific packaging requirements (MIL-STD-2073-1, MIL-STD-129, ISPM 15), Item Unique Identification (IUID) marking (MIL-STD-130), and a mandatory Counterfeit Prevention Program.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation (RFQ)
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP)
- Product Service Code: J059 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Electrical And Electronic Equipment Components)
- NAICS Code: 811210, with a size standard of $34.00 million.
- Set-Aside: This opportunity is restricted to qualified sources. Offerors must be listed as an approved source on the Government's Screening Analysis Worksheet Form 761 or 762 prior to contract award. A qualification package request is available for non-qualified contractors.
- Place of Performance: Implied to be at the contractor's facility, with delivery destinations including Hill AFB, UT.
Evaluation and Submission
- Evaluation: Award will be based on "Price Only" procedures, restricted to technically qualified offerors. Price reasonableness and balance will be assessed, along with past performance.
- Key Qualification: Bidders must meet stringent "REPAIR QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS" for the Rotary Joint Single Channel, including demonstrating necessary facilities, testing capabilities, and providing a complete data package (e.g., General Dynamics drawing 626Z1117). A qualification test plan/procedure must be submitted for government approval.
- Proposal Due: February 25, 2026.
- Submission: Proposals must be emailed to the Primary Contact, followed by a separate verification email without attachments. Offerors must hold offered prices firm for 120 days.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Nick Standiford, nicholas.standiford@us.af.mil