Repair of Slip Ring Assembly for the JTE Program NSN 5977015988336
Overview
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Qualification Details
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, FA8250 AFSC PZAAA, has issued a Solicitation for the repair of Slip Ring Assemblies (NSN 5977015988336, P/N JTE133630-1) for the JTE Program. This requirement is being procured on a sole source basis from Linmarr Associates, Inc. due to proprietary data. The solicitation covers Test, Teardown, and Evaluation (TT&E) services, with subsequent repair negotiated via modification. Quotations are due by April 10, 2026.
Scope of Work
The primary scope involves inspecting and restoring Slip Ring Assemblies to a serviceable, like-new condition. This includes:
- Test, Teardown, and Evaluation (TT&E) (CLIN 0001): Visual, mechanical, and electrical testing to determine item condition, identify repair/replacement needs, and report findings.
- Repair (CLIN 0002): Performing necessary repairs, part replacements, cleaning, configuration, refinishing, and testing to meet original specifications. Repair work requires prior approval and negotiation.
- Data Deliverables: Includes Commercial Asset Visibility Air Force (CAVAF) reporting, Repairable Item Inspection Reports (RIIR), Counterfeit Prevention Plan (CPP), and Engineering Change Proposals (ECP).
Contract Details
- Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract.
- Set-Aside: This is a sole source acquisition to Linmarr Associates, Inc. The Request for Quotation (RFQ) states it is "NOT a small business set-aside."
- Delivery: 30 days ARO for repair after receipt of carcass, with various delivery schedules for data items (e.g., 24 hours for CAVAF, 7 days for RIIR, 30 days for CPP, 14 days for ECP).
- Key Requirements: Contractors must maintain CMMC Level 2 certification, implement a Counterfeit Prevention Plan (SAE AS5553), comply with Item Unique Identification (IUID) marking per MIL-STD-130, and adhere to strict packaging and marking standards (MIL-STD-2073-1, MIL-STD-129, ISPM 15). Export control restrictions apply.
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotations Due: April 10, 2026, by close of business.
- Submission: Proposals must be successfully emailed to the Primary Contact.
- Evaluation: The primary evaluation factor is Price or Cost. Offered prices must be held firm for 120 days.
Additional Notes
The sole source justification indicates that Linmarr Associates, Inc. (the OEM) is the only source with the required technical data for repair, and they declined to work directly with the government or sell proprietary data. Efforts are ongoing to obtain data rights annually to facilitate future competition.